U S Runners Triumph Amid Olympic Protest in Mexico City
The U S men Tommie Smith and John Carlos raised fists on the podium after winning their events. Smith won the 200 meters in 19.8 seconds as Carlos finished second. Bob Seagren then claimed pole vault honors setting an Olympic record. The U S basketball team extended its perfect start by defeating Yugoslavia 73 64.
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Suns Set For Home Opener In Kerr Era
Phoenix Suns coach Johnny Kerr begins his bid for a first playoff appearance with a home opener against Seattle at Veterans Memorial Coliseum. The Suns, 27 exhibition losses to Lakers noted, aim to improve offense and rebounding while relying on defense. Top scorers Gail Goodrich and Dick Snyder lead the tentative starting lineup along with Dick Van Arsdale, McCoy McLemore, and George Wilson.
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Dick Snyder
Dick van Arsdale
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George ‘Wilson
Paradise Valley golf tourney classes crowned
Ladies golf results from Paradise Valley Country Club list winners by class. Madhe Tuveson won the class AA with 29.5 net, Jane Flowers took class A with 30, Helen Hill won class B with 27.5, and Vi Compton led class C with 29.
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Paradise Valley Country Club
Jane Flowers
Helen Hill
Vi Compton
College football picks from Milton Richman amid high altitude notes
Milton Richman surveys NCAA football picks highlighting Arkansas and Texas preps in Mexico City altitude, plus a broad slate across the nation. He lists favored games including Ohio State over Northwestern and Notre Dame over Illinois, with several regional matchups and note of rush to the gridiron.
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Austin
Hogs
Bill Montgomery
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Alabama
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Midwest
Ohio State
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San Jose State
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Oregon
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Kansass
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Roadrunners Open Home Season With New Theme Song
The Phoenix Roadrunners debut a new theme song My Cup Runneth Over as they face the Portland Buckaroos in the home opener at Coliseum ice. New arrivals Gerry Meehan and Rut Erickson join the club amid injuries to Jean Payette and a reshaped lineup.
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Young captures bronze in Olympic steeplechase bid
George Young, a 31 year old Casa Grande teacher, finished third in the 3000 meter steeplechase behind Amos Biwott and Benjamin Kogo. He credited kenyan runners for the pace and noted the long gap since the last US medal in the event.
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Young
Amos Biwott
Benjamin Kogo
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O’briers
Victor Kudinsky
Gaston Roelants
Horace Ashenfelter
Helsinki
Softball results from Scottsdale parks league games
Patterson blanked Yavapal 8 to 0 and American beat Cir cle 9 to 4 in the Scottsdale Parks and Recreation fast pitch league. Patterson pitcher Rudy Aranda earned the win while teammates Jim Owens Dave Van Dine Jerry Rose Dennis Cook and Gary Williams had hits. American's Aranda also contributed a hit and teammates Johnny Mesquita PeeWee Madril and Hector Chavez each had a hit. Aranda also got a save in slow pitch. Village won a forfeit over Printing.
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Dave van Dine
Jerry Rose
Dennis Cook
Gary Williams
Rudy
Aranda
Johnny Mesquita
PeeWee Madril
Hector Chavez
Casper Leads Sahara Invitational Field in Pursuit of $200000
Billy Casper, aiming to become the first pro to earn $200000 in a year, heads 159 players at the Sahara Invitational at Paradise Valley CC in Las Vegas. Nicklaus and Trevino among top rivals, with Casper eyeing a fourth Sahara win in six years.
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Ohio
Lee Trevino
Julius Boros
Northwestern Faces Top Teams in a Tough Buckeye Weekend
Northwestern, slotting as a vulnerable Big Ten link, braces for No. 2 Ohio State after losses to Miami USC Purdue and Notre Dame. Ted Hendricks and O J Simpson headline a slate including No 1 USC and other powerhouses as Buckeyes seek the conference title and Rose Bowl bid.
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Lions
Miami
Southern California
Purdue
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Alex’ Agase
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Wildcats
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Washington Huskies
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Tennessee
Alabama
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Bulla Reaches Semi in Arizona Match Play Championship
Johnny Bulla advances to the semifinals at the Arizona Professional Golfers Association Match Play after beating Gerry Greenfield 2 and 1 at Maryvale. Dick Turner edges Turner of Mesa 1 up, and Jim Mooney defeats Bill Farkas 2 and 1 while Oran Love ousts Gene Lesch 6 and 5.
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Oran Love
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