U S Wins First Olympic Silver in Small Bore Rifle
The United States secures its first medal with a silver in small bore rifle shooting. Vic Auer of North Hollywood earns silver, Nicolae Rotaru of Romania takes bronze, while Li Ho Jun of North Korea sets both Olympic and world records with 599. Spitz sets heat benchmarks in butterfly as U S favorites pursue multiple medals.
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Redskins Bring Experience Back In 1972 Bid
Washington coach George Allen relies on veteran leadership as the Redskins aim to match last year’s playoff run. Injuries shuffled lineups with Sonny Jurgensen and Jerry Smith limited, while Billy Kilmer stepped in to guide the club to the postseason and a possible NFC East tilt with Dallas. The defense features Owens, Pettibon, Fischer, Bass, Biggs, McDole, Sistrunk, and Talbert as core playmakers.
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Wise helps own cause as Cardinals rout Padres 9 2
Rick Wise broke a personal skid with a seven hit complete game seven strikeouts and a three run double that capped a six run first inning for St. Louis. The 12 14 pitcher won 9 2 over San Diego after several recent one run losses. The Cardinals built a big early lead as Clay Kirby and Norm Norman struggled with control.
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Packers edge Bears on late Chester Marcol field goal
Chester Marcol drilled a 40 yard winner with 13 seconds left as Green Bay edged Chicago 10 7 at County Stadium. Scott Hunter connected on a second half TD pass to John Spilis. Bears fail to sustain offense in second half.
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Cathy Rigby Shines Among Top 11 At Munich Gym Meet
U S gymnast Cathy Rigby ranked among the top 11 of 118 for the opening day of women's team compulsory exercises in Munich. She scored 9.10 on vault 9.20 uneven bars 9.25 balance beam and 9.30 floor while the U S women stood fifth in the day’s team standings.
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Haynie Wins Denver Ladies Open By Two Strokes
Sandra Haynie shot three under par on Sunday to finish 6 under 207 and win the National Jewish Hospital LPGA Open in Denver. Jane Blalock tied for second at 209 after a 72 final round, with Kathy Ahern of Denton, Texas, finishing third at 212.
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Durocher Faces Astros Debut After Walker’s Firing
Leo Durocher, 66, makes his Astros managing debut after Houston fires Harry Walker, guiding an 8-2 win over Montreal as Cincinnati stays ahead in the NL West. Reds top Phillies 7-2. Dodgers, Cubs, Mets, and Cardinals win as well. Durocher praises the team’s defense, speed, and hustle while recalling a Giants pennant run.
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Jackson Back From Injury Delivers in A’s 2 1 Win Over Orioles
Reggie Jackson returns for Oakland with torn rib cartilage and belts a home run in his first game back. He drives in the tying and winning runs as the A’s beat Baltimore 2 1, keeping AL races tight amid other league results.
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