Wigger Wins U S Gold in Olympic Marksman Glory
American marksman Lones Wigger claimed gold in small bore rifle three position, setting a world record 1 164 on 120 shots. The U S team added to its tally as Russia held advantage in other events and Willi Holdorf upset at decathlon in Tokyo.
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Walker Named Pirate Chief In Shakeup
The Pirates named Harry Walker manager to replace Danny Murtaugh who quit due to ill health. The shakeup follows resignations and signings across Major League teams including Branch Rickey re signing with the Cardinals and Dick Sisler replacing Fred Hutchinson with the Reds. Red Schoendienst may become Cardinal manager as speculation circulates.
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Mad Mom Defends Stunning Volleyball Olympian Sharon Peterson
AP writer recounts a playful misprint sparking a heated exchange with Kay Peterson of Hermosa Beach. Sharon Peterson, 21, Long Beach State graduate, plays for South Bay Triumphs in Tokyo. Her team has lost four straight with one game left.
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Hockey Schedule Snapshots from Monday AP Report
The Associated Press notes no NHL games on Monday with Detroit at New York and Chicago at Montreal on upcoming Tuesday and Montreal and Chicago on the schedule as potential matchups.
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Fights noted across cities with boxing results
Sarnia report has Jim Melleur from Toronto defeating Taylor Hill of Detroit by points in eight rounds. Boston bout ended in a draw between Dick DeVola and Tommy Tibbs at 132 pounds. Santa Monica card saw Johnny Smith outweigh Hank Casey 156 to 165 in ten rounds.
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Denver honors Emory Sampson with Barry Sharp Memorial Award
Emory Sampson of Calgary awards Calgary Alta has received the Barry Sharp Memorial Award at the University of Denver for sportsmanship and value to the team. Sharp, a former Denver player, died from injuries sustained in an on ice accident.
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Highland Remains Atop New Mexico Prep Football Rankings
The Associated Press notes Highland Hornets hold first in Class AA standings after week with Artesia rising to second by defeating Clovis 40-13. Alamogordo and Farmington also move, while Albuquerque teams shift in the top 20 following several results.
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Boxer Choe Banned for Three Years for Ring Sit-Down
Korean boxer Dong-Kim Choe was banned for three years from international amateur and Olympic boxing after a 50 minute sit-down in the ring following disqualification in a quarter final with Stanislav Sorokin. The ban also hit manager Lee Kyu-Hwan and coaches Ro Byungyul Kang In-Suk, with earlier actions naming Chirino and Joren for other incidents.
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RHS Boosters Meet Discuss Alamogordo Game Films
The Roswell Athletic Booster Club meets at 7 30 p m in Roswell High School Little Theater instead of the cafeteria Coach Sherman Pruit will preview the upcoming game in Alamogordo and show footage of last week's loss to the Carlsbad Cavemen Cross country coach Stan Lair reports on the team’s second place finish in the New Mexico State AAU in Albuquerque.
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Texas Now Sixth Razorbacks Fourth In AP Poll
The AP weekly college football poll shows Ohio State atop after a 17-0 win over Southern California and an Arkansas 14-13 upset of Texas, dropping the Longhorns to sixth. Alabama and Notre Dame follow, with Arkansas fourth and Nebraska fifth after key wins. LSU, Syracuse, Florida, and Florida State complete the top ten.
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Aggies Prep for UNM Tilt in Albuquerque
New Mexico State practiced behind closed gates as they and New Mexico sharpen for a Saturday 1:30 p.m. showdown in Albuquerque. Both teams sport 3-2 records and aim to rebound after recent losses.
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