United States Wins 32nd Olympic Gold In Rifle Event
Army Captain Lones Wigger Jr of Great Falls Montana captured the three position small bore rifle title at the Tokyo Games to give the United States its 32nd gold medal and hurt the overall bid against the Soviet Union as the decathlon title goes to Willie Holdorf of Germany after a grueling 10 events. Holdorf led after five events and held on to win with 7, '887 points while C K Yang of Nationalist China finished strong but short of the podium. Paul Herman of Santa Barbara California placed fourth as the decathlon unfolded with Americans Chase for medals amid U S relay sprinters and other finals. The Games also featured Tamara Press defending the women's shot put and a field of Russians competing in multiple events with Japan and Britain contending in others.
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Lowell North
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Oklahoma City
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Washington
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Willi Holdorf
Germany
U S Track Team Doing Superb Job
UPI sports writer Milton Richman reports Yale coach Robert Giegengack praising the U S track squads for handling immense pressure with only gold medals lacking. He notes few heartbreaks amid strong performances and confirms plans for a later Boa triangular meet in Osaka while remaining content with the overall effort.
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Dick Sisler to Manage Reds After Hutchinson Departure
Dick Sisler, 44, will helm the Cincinnati Reds next season, succeeding cancer-stricken Fred Hutchinson who resigned after guiding the club from midseason 1961 into a last-day pennant chance. Reds president William O. DeWitt announced the change after informing Hutchinson at his Bradenton home. Hutchinson will stay as a special consultant. Sisler signed a one year contract.
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Bowling Scared Team Tops Local Lanes Scores
Meadows Lumber Co. Martina Tile Co. Basile Meadows Cons t Pete & Bob's Coal City Super Mkt C & O Railroad Beaver Service Sta. Mabscott Supply Co. high team series 1045 by C O Railroad and Meadows Lumber Co. high ind series 233 by Lathen. Outstanding bowler Percy Mullins 537. High ind games include Tankersley 559 Long 543 Anderson 581 Murdock 575 Wipperman 575 McIntyre 506 Kiser 508.
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Injuries Big Factor In MU Louisville Game
Marshall's 27 6 win over Kentucky State left two key players injured and likely out for the Louisville clash. Tackle Fred Anderson and quarterback Alex Sansosti suffered neck and knee injuries, respectively, clouding MU's hopes as games shift to Homecoming.
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Pat Woody
Woody
Williamstown
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Howie Miller
Paul Tu
Modified NASCAR 200 Lap Race Set at Roanoke Raceway
Roanoke Va The Swamp Fox aims for victory in the Roanoke Raceway event next Sunday Oct 25 Jesse Gilley of Martinsville with a new modified race car will compete in the 200 lap program joining James Hayes Norlina NC and Gerland Compton Ridgeway in the 130 lap modified sportsman portion A 100 lap feature and two 15 lap heats are on the program for the quarter mile asphalt track.
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Roanoke Raceway
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Martinsville
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Norlina
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Gerland Compton
Ridgeway
Lands Lead Hollywood in The Glory Guys Role
Clor is Leachman, a former Lassie co star, lands a lead role in The Glory Guys.
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Lands Lead Hollywood
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Cloris Leachman
Statistics Can Be Misleading Statistics Can Be Misleading
In Richmond Virginia the article reviews Southern Conference football stats showing William and Mary undefeated in conference play yet worst in total and passing offense and defense. Virginia Tech leads in total and rushing offense while VMI remains winless yet high in offense. The Citadel tops in total and passing defense, second in rushing defense, and West Virginia trails in several categories with a 3 0 conference record.
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Ivy Leaguers On All East Squad
Harvard junior John Dockery earns All East halfback for a 104-yard interception return against Cornell. Holy Cross Jack Lentz named quarterback after 155 rushing yards and 41 passing yards versus Quantico Marines. Jim Nance Syracuse fullback, Jim Stegmann Rutgers halfback, guard Stan Maliszewski Princeton, guard John Leone Boston College, tackles Don Hagberg Massachusetts and John Nossal Columbia, ends Brian Generalovich Pittsburgh and Bill Huber Penn State, center Don Downing Navy.
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Boston College
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Columbia
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Charleston Golfer Misses Beat Ring Playoff Cast
Charleston man Wilson L. Williams failed to place in the Beat Ring playoffs at Tucson National. Harold McGill of Kingstree S C won Class C with 70 73 143, edging Al St Peter Dallas Tex in a one hole playoff. McGill St Peter and Ed Witt Springfield Ill earn trips to Pebble Beach as spectators at the Crosby Pro Am January 21 24 1965. Williams 79 83 162 did not reach top three in handicap class. Fred Currie Dallas first in Class A with Ron Fife Boise and Bob Cobb Fresno. Ron Ollis Springfield Mo took low gross honors. All four will play in the Pro Am.
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Keane Expected To Become Yankee Manager In 65
Johnny Keane, who left the St. Louis Cardinals after their World Series title, is expected to sign to manage the New York Yankees in 1965. An official announcement was planned for 12:30 p.m. EDT as Keane and Yankees GM Ralph Houk worked out terms in Houston.
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Steeler Guard Out Indefinitely With Knee Injury
Pittsburgh Steelers guard Mike Sandusky is out indefinitely after a knee injury suffered in the 30-10 loss to the Vikings in Minneapolis. He left the field on a stretcher and did not return, while teammates John Baker and Jim Kelly had minor injuries and are expected to play against the Philadelphia Eagles in Pittsburgh. Coach Buddy Parker gave the team Monday off as preparations began at South Park for the next game. Philadelphia beat Pittsburgh 21-7 earlier in October, and Pittsburgh seeks revenge.
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Yale
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Minnesota
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Pitt End Bill Howley Likely Out For Season
PITTSBURGH UPI Bill Howley sustained torn knee ligaments in the Miami game and will miss the rest of Pitt’s season. Earlier, end John Verkleeren already was unavailable. Coach Johnny Michelosen held a light workout and film session as Pitt prepared for Navy at Pitt Stadium.
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