Spitz Wins Two Golds as U S Swimmers Shine in Munich
Daryl Chatfield sets Olympic record in 100 meter breaststroke while Mark Spitz advances in the 200 meter freestyle. U S swimmers claim multiple heats and finals, with Barbara Miklos and other athletes contending for medals. Event schedule notes and medal tally updates show the United States leading with eight medals including three golds.
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John G. Griffin
UPI
Munich
Mark Chatfield
University of Southern California
Chatfield
Donald McKenzie
United States
Russia
Nikoli Pakin
Mark Spitz
America
U. S
Spitz
Steve Genter
Lakewood
Calif
Fred Tyler
Winter Park
Fla
Claudia Clevenger
San
Agnes Kissne-Kaczander
Hungary
Mexico City
Sharon
Wichman
Jones
Micki King
Carmichale
Tyle
U.S
Miss King
Pontiac
Mich
Ulrika Knape
Sweden
Marina Janicke
East Germany
Janet Ely
Albuquerque
N.M
Cynthia Potters
Houston
Gary Hall
Garden Grove
Rule Change May Help In State Football Playoffs
West Virginia prep officials embrace a four team playoff in each class for 1972 expanding state championships. Eisman notes coaches and principals are enthusiastic and predicts higher quality football with more postseason opportunities. The plan raises scheduling and tie breaking questions guiding September board actions.
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Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission
Eisman
Eismon
Eismoni
West Virginia
Board of Appeals
Carter Leads Bengals Comeback Victory Over Eagles
Virgil Carter threw a touchdown pass and led Cincinnati to a 34-20 preseason win over Philadelphia after trailing 17-10 at halftime. Paul Robinson added two rushing touchdowns as Carter sealed the victory with a 3-yard TD to Steve Kingman and a late field goal.
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United Press International
Virgil Carter
Cincinnati Bengals
Ken Anderson
Carter
Bengals
Philadelphia Eagles
Paul Robinson
Steve Kingman
Horst Muhlmann
Anderson
Cincinnati
Miami
Los Angeles Rams
Ken Geddes
Nebraska
Pittsburgh Steelers
Bob Leahy
Terry Hanratty
Joe Gilliam
Sophs Jump to First Team in WVU Camp
West Virginia University coach Bobby Bowden notes day to day decisions will determine first unit. Sophomore Ron Lee and sophomore Danny Buggs move ahead of veterans at key positions, while others contest at end positions and on the line.
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Morgantown
W. Va
UPI
Ron Lee
Danny Buggs
West Virginia University
Bobby Bowden
Bowden
Lee
Brian Chiles
Buggs
Bernie Kirschner
John Spraggins
Coalwood
Bob Sims
Frank Samsa
Tom Tambutino
Russ Schweiker
Rick Stump
Walt Bragg
U S. Aims to Avenge Cuba Loss in Olympic Tilt
United States basketball seeks revenge on Cuba in Munich after Cuba upset the U S at the Pan American Games. Stars Tom McMillen Ed Ratleff and Hank Iba emphasize preparation and resolve as the U S posts its second Olympic win, 81 55 over Australia, to move to 17 straight victories since 1936.
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Mike Rabin
UPI
Munich
Cuba
United States
Tom McMillen
University of Maryland
Ed Ratleff
Ratleff
Long Beach State
Kenny Davis
Dwight Jones
Hank Iba
Australia
Hillbillies Quit Midwest League
The West Virginia Hillbillies announce retirement from professional football saying the Midwest League is faltering and only three teams may remain next year. Purchasers of 100 season tickets will get refunds within 10 days as leaders seek a solid league option.
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Charleston
W. Va
West Virginia Hillbillies
Hillbillies
Bill Miller
Columbus Bucks
Columbus
Miller
iTight
Sporting Good
Cross Lanes
Sparky Adams
Herb Fitzsimmons
Bud Bickel
Sophia Coach Sets Tone for Bluehawks Season
Sophia coach Sophia Giammerino aims to mold the Bluehawks into a serious title contender. He emphasizes one-game-at-a-time preparation, with Greg Cullop and Steve Cooney competing at quarterback and a roster featuring Riddle Hairston and Hensley among others.
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Victor Giammerino
Ithan
Cata
Raleigh
Giammerino
Sophia
Trap Hill High School
Cleveland
Ohio
Bluehawks
Bob Douglass
Greg Cullop
Steve Cooney
Cullop
Cooney
Sophian
Mike Ogiesby
Oglesby
Ridney Riddle
James ‘Hairston
Riddle
Hairston
Rickey Hensley
Gene Mills
Mike Robinson
Mills
Robinson
Kelly Martin
Robert Greer
WWIS Tickets On Sale For Friday Dunbar Game
Tickets for the Woodrow Wilson high school game at Dunbar go on sale at Woodrow Wilson, with prices 1.50 for adults and 1.75 for students. Gate prices are 1.50. A Thursday practice at Van Meter Stadium, per Patty Anderson, WWHS cheerleading sponsor, precedes an intra squad game open to the public.
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Woodrow Wilson
Dunbar
Vaan Meter Stadium
Patty Anderson
WWHS
Woodrow
Martin Makes Qualifying For U S Open Tournament
Billy Martin a 16 year old from Palos Verdes Estates Calif led a group of six men and eight women qualifiers into the United States Open tennis championships at Forest Hills. He defeated Chip Fischer 6 4 6 4 to meet defending champion Stan Smith in Open play.
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Port Washington
N. Y
UPI
Billy Martin
Palos Verdes Estates
Calif
Forest Hills
Martin
Chip Fischer
Palo Alto
Stan Smith
Pasadena
Jim Delaney
Potomac
Bill Lloyd
Pancho ‘Walthall
San Antonio
Tex
George Amaya
U. S. Army
Bill ‘Brown
San Luis Obispo
Nick ‘Saviano
Los Altos Hills
Jim Heagy
la Jolla
Jasjit Singh
India
George Hardie
Long Beach
Randy Evett
Rolling Hills
Peter Doerner
Australia
Steve Turner
New York City
Brian Teacher
Steve Mott
Judy Alvarez
Tampa
Fla
Donna Ganz
Miami Beach
Linsey Beaven
Britain
Susan Piitula
Detroit
Penelope Moore
Marilyn Ashner
Holliswood
Pam O’shaughnessy
Fullerton
Wendy Appleby
Palos Verdes
Fam Austin
Madeline Pegel
Sweden
Julie Anthony
Los Angeles
Janet Haas
Brenda Garcia
Lafayette
Louise Gonner
River Edge
N. J
Susan Vinton ofSarasota
Lee Connelly
Brazil
Toledo Mud Hens Sweep Rochester in Crucial Doubleheader
Toledo defeated Rochester 50 and 32 to pull even for fourth in the International League with a week left in the season. Keith Spicer allowed six hits in game one, while Steve Grilli and Billy Gilbreth held Rochester to five hits in game two as Toledo moved into a tie for fourth. Jose Mangual hit a late homer for Peninsula to clinch a win over Charleston, keeping Charleston and Louisville tied for first.
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United Press International
Toledo
Mud Hens
Rochester
Keith Spicer
Steve Grilli
Billy Gilbreth
Red Wings
Charleston
Louisville
Jose Mangual
Peninsula
Charleton
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Soviet Union
Poland
Medlev
Egypt
Spain
Germany
Italy
Mexico
Japan
Field Hocker
Kenra
Netherlands
New Zealand
Czechoslovakia
Tiam
Burma
Colombia
Ghana
Ifinal
Sudan
Philippines
Yugoslavia
Denmark
Iceland
Romania
Norway
West Germany
Puerto Rico
Senegal
Gyimnastics
Tinian
Ueservae
Tunisia
G. S
Basketbal
OU. S
Victor Auer
North Hollywood
Jamie McEwan
Miss Vidali
Twin
Claudia Kolb
Raymond Russell
Stephen Thega
Kenya
Jesse Valdez
David Armstrong
Tacoma
Wash
Valdez
Komlan Kalive
Togo
Armstrong
Arf Dogru
Turkey
Chris ‘Taylor
Dogawiac
Filabi
Iran
Hen Schenk
Portland
Ore
Alfons Hecher
Wayne Wells
Norman
Okla
Danzandarja Sebeter
Mongolia
Ben Peterson
Comstock
Wis
Raul Garcia
John
Peter Neumair
Rick Sanders
Lakeview
iOrc
Nicolae Newmair
Jdan Gable
Waterloo
Iowa
Parkersburg
Mountain State
W. Gordon Eisman
The
West
Bengal
Bonnie
Cle Thomas
Wiyra Thors
Several Film Corp
Eastman Cole
OAK Hill ‘Theatre
Main ST. Oak Hill
Wvu
Walt Disney
Tecremro
Technicolor
Buca Vista
Thomas
Joyland
Raleigh County Armory
Beckley, W. VA
Midwest League
Harper Road
Charles Flanagan
Flanagan
Johnny Johnson
Gary Hairston
Matt Wilson
Rodney
Riddle, Mike Oglesby and
James Hairston
Mt. Hope
Mullens
Shady Spring
Stoco
Pineville
Trap Hill
Marsh Fork
Oceana
Peterstown
Pineville DR
Charlies
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