American track stars dazzle in Munich day of records
Al Oerter became the first to win four straight discus titles with an Olympic record 212 feet 6 inches. Wyoma Tyus set a world mark 11.00 seconds in the 100 meters. Dave Hemery led Britain to a hurdles upset in 48.1. Tommy Farrell reached the 800 final, delivering a bronze bid for the U S as the United States eyed more golds in Munich while the basketball team routed the Philippines.
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Ake
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West Islip
N.Y
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Griffin
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British Commonwealth
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Britain
Boston University
America
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Rex Cawley
Klemery
West Germany
Gerhard Hennige
Ralph Doubell
Kenya
Wilson Kiprugust
United States
Tommy Farrell
Forest Hills
Tommy
Farrell
East Germany
Dieter Fromm
U.S
Bob Seagren
John Pennel
John Carlos
Tommie Smith
Mary Roby Mexico bound Ukiah teacher awarded trip to Olympic games
Ukiah teacher Mary Roby wife of Dale Roby resident engineer at Lake Mendocino receives a week long Olympic Games workshop trip to Mexico City for gymnastics swimming track and other events. She will help praise a PE program for Indian children and return with methods for Ukiah students while balancing her duties as GAA director and recreation leader.
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Mary) Roby
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Mexico City
Moore Co
State Physical Education Association
Sacramento
Bulls Open 1968-69 Season With Victory Over Knicks
Flynn Robinson scored 32 points leading the Chicago Bulls to a 100 96 win over the New York Knicks in the season opener at Madison Square Garden. Rookie coach Dick Motta guided Chicago to the victory on Tuesday night.
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Loaded gun rule clarified by attorney general Lynch
California hunters may carry a rifle or shotgun with shells in the magazine while traveling on public roads in rural unincorporated areas outside towns. The attorney general distinguishes public roads from public streets, limiting enforcement to having a shell in the chamber on any public road or vehicle.
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Thompson Blown Off Course In Speed Test At Bonneville
Mickey Thompson, aiming for the piston driven land speed record, was blown off course during a shakedown run at Bonneville Salt Flats Utah. The Autolite Special drifted nearly half a mile off the 10 mile straightaway as wind and rain whipped the course. Thompson reported no mechanical issues and said the weather must cooperate for an official attempt at 408 mph, with preliminary speeds of 160 mph in speed traps and 240 mph exiting.
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Pepper and Curry to spice up Ukiah VFW wrestling night
Pepper Gomez and Fred Curry team up against Kenji Shibuya and Mr. Saito in a one hour tag main event at Carl Purdy Hall on October 26. A 45 minute time limit two out of three falls match features the Masked Marvel versus Billy Kulzar. Preliminary Alaskan faces Art Dominguez. tickets $2 ringside, $1.50 general, 50 cents juniors. Gates open 7 p.m.
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Art Dominguez
Hopland
Foggy’s Liquors
Park 'N Takit
Foote
Weather Hampers 5400-Pound Vehicle On 10-Mile Course
A spokesman noted wind at 17 mph created water blowing onto the course. The north end was underwater while the south end muddled. About half the course remained in reasonably good driving condition.
Canada Goose Swimming Fact Noted
A Canada goose can swim 10 yards while submerged for about three minutes.
Oerter Adapts to Rain to Capture Fourth Straight Olympic Gold
Milton Richman notes Olimpic discus star Al Oerter changed his style to cope with wet conditions at the Games. He threw 212 feet 6 1/2 inches to win, surpassing rival Jay Silvester and tying historic marks by Flanagan and Ewry while Rain tested the field.
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Silvester
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Ray Ewry
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Athens
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