Spitz trails to more Olympic gold in Munich sprint
Mark Spitz, after clocking 54.27 seconds for the 100 meter butterfly, earned his fourth Olympic gold and anchored the U S 800 meter freestyle relay to a fifth title. The dramatic meet saw scheduling fouls affect Hart and Robinson while Spitz chases a six of six goal.
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Ray Robinson
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Collins Stars for U.S. Pagers in Munich Victory
Doug Collins led the U.S. Pagers with the fifth spot in Munich Germany scoring twice on go ahead baskets as the team defeated Brazil 61 54 on Wednesday to move forward in the tournament.
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Collins
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Du Quoin Twin 50-Mile Races Attract 50 Drivers
Fifty drivers are entered for Saturday's twin 50 mile midget races at Du Quoin State Fair. Time trials start at noon each day with 100 mile stock and 100 mile championship cars on Sunday and Monday. Notables include Arnie Knepper Bill Renshaw Steve Cannon plus A J Foyt among Monday entrants.
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Arnie Knepper
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Indianapolis
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du Quoin
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Joe Saldana
Bob Wesnte
Ralph Liguori
Tom Bigelow
Larry Dickson
Ronnie Burke
A. J. Foyt
Foyt
Springfield
Du Quoin Grand Circuit Race Results Summary
Results from Du Quoin show McMahon Memorial Stake two year old pace led by Ricci Reenie with Time, Steady Airliner and Keystone Smartie following. Geers Stake three year old pace led by Fast Clip with Berry Hanover and Dancer George. Egyptian Colt Stake two year old trot led by Craft Filter with Windy Rader and Double Doc Dilemma also listed. additional entries include Prince Russ and Goodlooking in two year old pace heat. WHA denies financial links with Colombo Jr. in Winnipeg report.
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H. Dancer Jr
J. O’brien
Keystone Smartie
B. Nickells
Otaro Hanover
Steady Special
Bruiser
Steel Byrd
Geers
B. Nicekils
Berry Hanover
S. Dancer
George
J. Dennis
R. D’s
J. Graham
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R. Jones
Coal
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Empire Denny
Rock Spring Ralph
Empire
Judy R
Speed Arrow
Barney Magoo
Prince Russ
E. Binkley
VY Goodlooking
T. Moats
Mary Ann Win
M. Arnold
Fly Flyer
Bold Leader
Breezy
Scooter
Hawthorne Jack
Shelly Dean
Tigers Acquire Frank Howard From Rangers
Detroit trades for Frank Howard as the Tigers push for a pennant in September. Howard, 6foot-7, 250 pounds, arrives amid a personal slump with nine homers and 31 RBIs in 94 games for Texas and will be ineligible for postseason play unless added to the roster before September 1. The transaction price is undisclosed, with Tiger ties pegging his salary at 115000 dollars.
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Texas Rangers
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Irving
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Carbondale wins Coal Belt playoffs in 8 2 victory at Herrin
Carbondale defeats Herrin 8 to 2 to take the Coal Belt Baseball League best of three playoff series two games to one. Herrin led 2 0 after a two run double by Larry Schaffer but Carbondale answered with a three run fourth inning and 15 hits led by Korando Lipe Paulk Schwartz and Van Horn.
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Herrin
Larry Schaffer
Rick Korando
Scott Abernathy
Ed Lipe
Korando
Lipe
Jim Paulk
Scott Schwartz
Mike van Horn
Lucky
Schwartz
Frank Eovaldi
Eovaldi
Hunt
Washouser
McNew
Schaffer
Paulk
Hartford open purse sets record at GHO
Defending champion George Archer and Lee Trevino tee off as the 21st Greater Hartford Open starts at Wethersfield Country Club. First prize is 25 000 dollars with total purse a record 15 000 dollars. Archer Graham and Snead posted 268s in the 72 hole finish.
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George Archer
Lee Trevino
Wethersfield Country Club
Professional Golfers’ Association
GHO
Arnold Palmer
U.S
Wethersfield
Billy Casper
Bob Murphy
GHC
Jerry Heard
Lou Graham
Archer
Graham
J.C. Snead
Records fall at Du Quoin harness races
Fast Clip wins the Geers Stake for three year olds in 1:56 35, a new stake and track record. Ricci Reenie Time sets a two year old stake record 1:57 in the McMahon. Hat Trick honors go to Ricci Reenie Time All Alert and Super Bowl. Grand Circuit season ends. motorized events loom this weekend.
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Fast Clip
Geers
Coral Ridge
Bonjour Hanover
Ricci Reenie
All Alert
Springfield
Indianapolis
Ex Saluki helps coach Elverado football drills
Ex Saluki Terry Anderson assisting Clifton Davis at Elverado High with preseason drills while pursuing SIU degree work. Davis notes his players are improving and he may be outrun by some in fall sprints as Elverado schedules four Black Diamonds Conference foes plus Metropolis, Columbia and McLeansboro.
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SIU
Morton Grove
Clifton Davis
Elverado High
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Davis
Consolidated Coal Co
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