Americans Dominate Second Day of Olympic Pool Action
In Mexico City the United States extends its medal lead with eight golds and 18 total on Sunday. Debbie Meyer, Debbie Chayoor, and Fosbury headline swimming and track wins, while Kipchoge Keino tops Ryun in the 1500 meters. Russian and Cuban rivals struggle as U S swimmers claim multiple world records and relay triumphs amid broader medal success.
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Monroe Leads Bullets Past Suns in NBA Sunday Clash
Earl Monroe and Wes Unseld sparked Baltimore as they pulled away in the fourth period for a 98-92 win over Phoenix after three quarters. Monroe scored 26 for Phoenix's Pearl Monroe. Phoenix guard Van Arsdale had 26. Other NBA results included Los Angeles over New York 119-96 and Philadelphia edging Baltimore 121-115. ABA action saw Oakland beat Kentucky 134-113 with Monroe scoring 30 points.
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Hanratty Sets Mark in Notre Dame Victory Over Illinois
Notre Dame quarterback Terry Hanratty ignited a 56-8 win over Illinois to break the career yardage record, totaling 212 passing yards and 55 rushing yards for 267 yards from scrimmage as Notre Dame boosts its ranking. Northwestern fell 45-21 to Ohio State, dropping their fifth straight to a Top Ten foe. USC, Purdue, and others posted upsets or close calls in a weekend full of surprises.
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Rochester Skates By Baltimore In AHL Showdown
Rochester Americans remained undefeated with a 4 3 victory over the Baltimore Clippers while Hershey beat the Buffalo Bisons 5 3. Ron Ward scored twice for Rochester as Tom McCarthy Jim McKenny and Brian Kilrea added goals. Clippers scorers were Kim Morrison Keke Mortson and Sandy McGregor. Providence Reds crushed the Quebec Aces 5 1 to seize first in the Eastern Division.
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Foshury Flop Wins Olympic High Jump Gold
Dick Foshury of the United States earns Olympic gold in Mexico City with the now famous Foshury Flop high jump technique. The unconventional approach sees him twist and vault backward over the bar, capturing Olympic glory.
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Rams Triumph Over Colts In Key Division Game
Rams edge Colts 27 to 14 as Unitas is substituted and Gabriel and Nelson lead scoring plays. Browns stay atop the standings with a 3-3 record after a 24-22 win, while Green Bay and Detroit maintain division pressure with multiple touchdowns and key interceptions in Sunday action.
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Chiefs Dominant Win Keeps Them Near AFC Lead
Kansas City, missing Gus Taylor and Gloster Richardson, used a plain T formation to beat Oakland 24-10 and extend their win streak to five. Len Dawson completed two of three passes as KC racked up 294 rushing yards and solidified a half-game edge over San Diego in the AFL Western Division.
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Browns End Colts Streak As Unitas Struggles
Cleveland Browns coach Blanton Collier said the loss showed the Colts are only human after their 30-20 defeat. He cited emotion, injuries, and breaks as decisive factors and noted John Unitas misfired on his first true test of the season, with three interceptions leading to Browns scores. The Browns, 2-3 in the Century Division, upset the Colts ahead of a looming showdown with the Rams.
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