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Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1971

Page

3

Yank Foursome Sets New Record In Freestyle Relay

United States swimmers shattered the world mark in the 800 meter freestyle relay, clocking 7:45.8 as Jerry Heidenreich Jim McConica Steve Genter and Frank Heckl each swam under 1:57.0. Duane Bobick then won the heavyweight boxing title by KO over Joaquin Rocha.

Duane Bobick Navy Bowlus Minn Mexico Joaquin Rocha Rocha Jerry Heidenreich Dallas Tex Jim McConica Ventura Calif Steve Genter Lakewood Frank Heckl Cerritos U. S Houston Munich U.S Ray Essick Heckl Bobick Raymond Russell Cincinnati Ohio Brazil Waldemar Oliviera Cuba Emilio Correa Larry Carlisle Tarawa Terrace N.C Lynnn Colella Seattle Wash

Logan AL Coach Allie May Pull Team From Tourney

Logan Post 19 coach Albert Allie weighs withdrawing his team from the American Legion Baseball Tournament as schedule conflicts with school start and new hair rule loom. He must decide by Thursday whether to travel to Lyndhurst New Jersey for a late August game versus the Maryland winner, with potential two week delays and travel by bus or air.

Logan Allie UPI Albert Allie Logan Post American Legion Maryland Lyndhurst N.J Legio Baseball Babe Ruth Legion St. Albans

Pan American Games Medal Standings Report

Pan American Games medals tally lists United States with 91 gold 63 silver 39 bronze total 193, Cuba 64 26 22 112, Canada 16 17 35, Mexico 7 9 18, Brazil 7 5 11, Colombia 4 8 2 14, Argentina 4 3 9, Puerto Rico 2 3 1 6, Jamaica 4 3 11, Venezuela 2 2 4 8, Panama 1 4 6, Trinidad and Tobago 0 1 5, Ecuador 1 0 2 3, Chile 0 1 2 3, Peru 0 0 3 3, Uruguay 0 0 3 3, Guatemala 1 0 0 1, Barbados 0 1 0 1.

Cali Colombia UPI United States Cuba Canada Mexico Brazil Argentina Puerto Rico Jamaica Venezuela Panama Trin Tobago Ecuador Chile Peru Uruguay Guatemala Barbados Wyana

Blacks Rise on Pro Golf Tour Amid Slow Integration

New York reports show seven blacks hold Approved Tournament Player cards, six more than a decade ago, with two black golfers earning PGA status at Tucson qualifying. Despite progress, golf remains a white dominated sport with limited access to clubs and resources for Black players.

Ira Berkow New York NEA Charlie Sifford Pete Brown Tucson Jim Dent Charlie Owens Lee Elder Jack Nicklaus Firestone Elder Brown George Johnson Dent Owens Curtis Sifford Charlie PGA Sifford Johnson and Elder Coleman White University of Miami Nat Stark Florida

German Named Junior Champ at Oak Hill Golf Club

German III, son of Dr. and Mrs. Richard M. German Jr., won the White Oak Country Club junior title for ages 13 to 15 after defeating Conley Carlton Jr. on the first extra hole. William Hill claimed the low net in 13-15, while Lantz Hess won the 11-12 top trophy. Jill Vargo earned low net in 11-12. Timothy Lee topped 9-10. Mike Duda and Tom Mason led the event with 15 entrants.

Oak Hill Richard M. German III White Oak Country Club Conley Carlton Jr German Richard M. German Jr Collins High School William Hill Fayetteville Lantz Hess Michael Craney Mt. Hope Hess Paul E. Hess Jr Jill Vargo John W. Vargo Timothy Lee Ira Lee Hope Mike Duda Tom M. Mason

Parker Leads Dodgers To 6-5 Win Over Cardinals

Richie Allen was benched by Walt Alston for a late arrival and Wes Parker, with four hits including three doubles, powered the Dodgers to a 6-5 victory over Bob Gibson and the Cardinals. Willie Davis added four hits as Los Angeles moved to 4 1 2 games behind the Giants in the NL West.

United Press International Walt Alston Los Angeles Dodgers Richie Allen Richie Ball Park St. Louis Cardinals Allen Alston Wes Parker Bob Gibson Willie Davis San Francisco Giants Rico Petrocelli John Kennedy Boston Reds Sox Detroit Tigers Parker Shome al Downing Downing Petrocelli Little Fenway Park Boston Sparky Lyle Ron Perranoski Bill Freehan Willie Horton Aurelio Rodriguez Tigers Bob Montgomery Red Sox

Baseball Doubleheaders and Night Games Schedule

Today's probable pitchers include Cuellar for Baltimore at Minnesota Perry. Detroit at Milwaukee features Coleman versus Parsons. Cleveland at Chicago with Colbert against Bradley. Kansas City at Washington features Fitzmorris and Hedlund versus Bosman and Thompson. California at New York and Oakland at Boston split day night. Chicago at Pittsburgh has Pizarro versus Kison. Atlanta at St. Louis pairs Stone with Cleveland. Houston at Cincinnati and Philadelphia at Los Angeles plus New York at San Diego. Montreal visits San Francisco.

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Wednesday Night MLB Pairings Prompt City Rivalries

The schedule lists matchups for Wednesday night games: Chicago at Pittsburgh, Atlanta at St. Louis, Houston at Cincinnati, Philadelphia at Los Angeles, New York at San Diego, and Montreal at San Francisco. Teams travel across leagues reflecting a packed lineup.

Trevino In Good Condition After Emergency Operation

Golfer Lee Trevino is reported in good condition after emergency appendectomy in Truth Or Consequences New Mexico. He was driving to Elephant Butte Reservoir when pain began. surgery finished at 1:55 a.m. with no complications.

Truth OR Consequences N.M UPI Lee Trevino Trevino U.S Elephant Butte Reservoir Elephant Butte Socorro New Mexico

Tidewater Defeats Charleston 2 0 To Stay Second

Barry Raziano pitched six innings of two hit ball and Leroy Stanton homered as Tidewater defeated Charleston 2-0 Monday night. Rochester stretched its lead with a fifth straight win, beating Winnipeg 6-3 behind George Manz. Louisville topped Syracuse 11-4 and Toledo beat Richmond 4-2.

United Press International Tidewater Tides Rochester Barry Raziano Leroy Stanton Charleston Winnipeg George Manz Louisville Syracuse Toledo Richmond

Leading Batters and Power Hitting Highlights

National League leader Bekrt tops batting with .357 and 154 hits while Torre and Brock push strong totals for St Louis and St Louis. Home run honors go to Stargell 39 and May 32 with Aaron 31 in the NL. Pitching leaders include Jenkins 18-9 in Chi and Blue 20-4 in Oakland with Lolich 18-8 for Detroit.

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