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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1972
Page
4
In this column Frank Beard argues against overemphasizing the left hand in the golf swing. He says the right hand is typically stronger and should be used in harmony with the left, envisioning hands folded in prayer as they work together through the swing.
In Munich the Rhodesia Africa confrontation over Rhodesian entry to the 20th Olympic Games pits African nations against the IOC. Deliberations on Rhodesia’s status continue as SCAS threatens to withdraw 30 members if Rhodesia is not expelled. The UN sanctions and Rhodesian travel documents complicate access as officials urge a clear resolution.
Baltimore defeats Kansas City 23 17 as Ray May scores on a 16 yard fumble return and Norm Buliach adds a two yard plunge. John Huarte connects for a late TD to Jeff Kinney and Jim Otis scores after a key penalty.
Pinehurst North Carolina coverage outlines a two day PGA event doubleheader with a $150000 match play and a $100000 Liggett Myers Open. Notables include Jack Nicklaus Arnold Palmer Dewitt Weaver Gary Player and Frank Beard among others as pre qualifiers and contenders.
In Haverford Pennsylvania Dick Dell loses a tight third set 36 6 1 7 6 to Mal Anderson in a 73rd Pennsylvania Lawn Tennis championship opening round. Top seed Tom Okker of Holland advances to the second round by beating Dale Ogden 61 46 6 3. Other seeds Cox Taylor Connors Gimeno Dibley Proisy win to reach round two.
Marshall University coach Jack Lengyel shifts the program to an I formation dubbed the New Thundering Herd. The 93 players report for spring drills with 31 lettermen, a stronger, more mature squad and a stronger ground game emphasized by tailbacks Ned Burks and Terry Gardner.
Marshall coach Jack Lengyel told reporters at a luncheon in Huntington that Marshall is not ready to play West Virginia University in football. He added that if WVU proposed the game the answer would be yes for good relations, but Marshall is not in WVU's class at this time.
West Virginia University football coach Bobby Bowden lauded the squad's strong competition for jobs and leadership among seniors after Monday practice on a hot day. Notable contributions came from Fred McMillan, Ron Brown, Dennis Reid, Tree Adams, Tom Tamburino, John Spraggins, Billy Joe Mantooth, John Withers, Geishauser, Gerald Schultze, Sam Nashese, Bill Samuelson, Butch Phillippi, Kerry Chiles, and Brian Chiles in various drills and film assessments.
Cooper defeats Sprague in a 21-hole sudden death playoff after tying at regulation to win the women’s Handicap title at Black Knight Country Club this season.
In Melbourne 1956, W Holmes crashes into a photographer during the 116 mile road race and wastes over two minutes changing a wheel. Britain finishes with silver in the team event, while Vyacheslav Ivanov loses his gold medal in Lake Wendouree before IOC awards a replacement. Ivanov later wins again in Rome.
Pole vault holder Bob Seagren arrived in Munich vowing to push for a professional or semi pro circuit. He criticized amateurism and the IAAF and planned talks with fellow vaulters at a pre Olympics meet to urge rescinding the ban on the pole. He noted the new pole is lighter yet questioned costs and rules, while confirming a movie role after the Games.
Defending champion Clark Graebner of New York failed to advance past the first round at the 46th Eastern Grass Courts Open in South Orange New Jersey. Bob McKinley of St. Ann Missouri stunned the two time finalist 6 3 7 6 as other results saw Tom Koch, Ian Fletcher and Herb Fitzbibbon win in straight sets amid a day of upsets including Mrs Carole Graebner’s upsetting performance.
Don Williams, former Concord College football head coach, is hired by Marshall University to lead track and cross country. He replaces Marvin Fink and will also serve as associate professor of physical education. Williams coached two Mountain Lion teams to West Virginia Conference titles and taught at Concord since his football replacement.
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