Olympic Track Stars Shine In Tune Up Meet
Olympic athletes dominated the final major tuneup as George Woods led a 1 2 3 shot put sweep with 70 feet 1 inches at Olympic Stadium. Larry Black won the 200 meters in 20.24, Rod Milburn captured the high hurdles in 13.7, and Dwight Stones cleared 7 feet 1 3/4 inches in the high jump. The U S 1600 meter relay team clocked 3 00.69, the year’s best.
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Larry Black
Rod Milburn
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al Feuerbach
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Feuerbach
Brian Oldfield
America
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Wayne
Killanin Named To Succeed Avery Brundage
Lord Michael Killanin of Ireland was named president of the International Olympic Committee, succeeding Avery Brundage. Killanin won a two man race over Count Jean de Beaumont and will take over after the Munich Games, promising reform while opposing open professional participation.
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Jean de Beaumont
France
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Willi Daume
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Double Golf Tournament Faces Scrutiny At Pinehurst
A $250000 golf doubleheader at Pinehurst combines the U S Professional Match Play and the $100000 L M Open. Jack Nicklaus supports the format while Charles Cody and J C Snead express reservations and displeasure. The L M Open begins with 144 players and the top eight advance to match play after the second round.
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Patera eyes gold amid steroids talk at Olympic trials
Ken Patera, 28, Portland, Ore., weighs 332 pounds and seeks Olympic gold in weightlifting. He disputes steroid rumors, claims he quit steroids a year ago, and criticizes opponents who label weightlifters as drug users. He defends endurance, skill, and amateur status while contrasting U S and Russian programs.
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Ken Patera
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Rhodesia
WVU Players Shed Pounds After Tough Practice
West Virginia University football players slimmed down after a grueling practice described as the toughest session yet. Defensive tackle John Adams shed 15 pounds, Bill Samuelson 11, and Fred McMillan eight, as Bowden pushed the team toward sharper play before Villa Nova.
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Mount Hope Shows Fresh Start For Football Season
With 30 freshmen in the pipeline, Mount Hope aims to rebound from a 3-6-1 record. Coach Cy Jeffries enters a second year pushing a new attitude while Gene Spadaro teams up to field 11 lettermen and 10 seniors. Starting QB Mike Adkins leads a versatile lineup featuring Burgess Dorcas Spicer and Stevens among others as the Mustangs prepare for a stronger season.
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Matty Watts
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Stevens
Mt. Hope Mustangs show lineup shifts and returns
Mt Hope coach Jeffries outlines the Sept lineup with Lamont Penn filling multiple backfield roles except quarterback. Returners include tackles and end Jimmy Matheny while new players like Rodney Bibbs join. The article notes players' attitudes, work ethic, and needs in blocking and firing out as the Mustangs aim for improved speed and health.
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Tim Gore
Connie Leftwich
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Cavaliers Trade Captain Butch Baird for Lenny Wilkens
The Cleveland Cavaliers traded captain guard Butch Baird to the Seattle Supersonics for star guard Lenny Wilkens and forward Barry Clemons. Cavaliers owner Nick Mileti touted Wilkens as key to a strong backcourt with Austin Carr. Wilkens, then player coach for Seattle, expressed shock at the move and planned for his new role and home in Bellevue.
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Nick J. Mileti
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Butch Beard
Seattle
Sonics
Tom Nissalke
Bellevue
Cardinals Open Weekend With Oilers Showdown
St Louis quarterbacks hopeful Tim Van Galder aims to earn a roster spot after leading a rally to a 17-13 win over Denver. The Oilers start Dan Pastorini or Lynn Dickey as they face the Cardinals in a preseason game amid other camp notes and roster moves.
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Oilers
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Detroit
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Olympic Feats 1964 Tokyo Velodrome and Loren Scandal
In Tokyo 1964 the velodrome at Hachioji cost over 840000 dollars and stood only four days before demolition costing about 28000. Featherweight Valentin Loren of Spain was suspended for life after striking the referee during a bout after his disqualification for head fouling. He also attacked a Netherlands judge before leaving.
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Goodrich Signs For Another Two Years
Gail Goodrich, star guard for the Los Angeles Lakers, agreed to a two year contract extension starting with the 1973 74 season. Terms were not disclosed. He led LA in points 2217 and 25 9 per game last season and 357 playoff points for a 23 8 average.
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