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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1972
Page
3
AP reports a glimpse of modern China as a rising sports power with 800 million people. It details the Organization for Sports, provincial structures, and training centers in Sian and Peking, noting table tennis volleyball and track progress, state selection, and a strict dual focus on sports and study.
Rookie quarterback John Reaves leads the Philadelphia Eagles against the unbeaten Washington Redskins in a weekend NFL exhibition. Reaves impressed in his first start, completing 8 of 11 passes for 89 yards with two TDs in a 29-20 win over the Patriots.
Los Angeles Rams suffer their fourth injury to a regular defensive back in two weeks as Gene Howard bruises his right thigh and may see little action against the Oakland Raiders in the upcoming exhibition game. Chicago White Sox option pitcher Jim Geddes to Knoxville to clear space for Eddie Fisher who was claimed off waivers from the California Angels.
US women lag behind top rivals in Munich events with standout efforts from Madeline Manning Jackson and Kathy Hammond. Francie Larrieu and Martha Watson offer mid distance and long jump hopes while European rivals set the pace in sprints and throws.
US Black athletes threaten to stand with their African brothers if Rhodesia is allowed to compete in the 20th Olympic Games. Lee Evans, world record holder in the 400 meters, issued a brief statement but did not confirm an Olympic walkout by American Blacks. The IOC plans to invite Rhodesia, prompting withdrawal threats from several Black African nations.
Defenseman Brad Park, 24, was released from hospital after being struck on the cheekbone by a Dennis Hull shot during Team Canada practice. He was unconscious for about two minutes but expected to rejoin the squad this morning in Toronto.
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