Olympic Games Open In Munich Amid Pageantry And Controversy
The 20th Olympic Games open in an $86 million stadium as 122 nations march in led by Greece and the United States team headed by Olga Connolly. German organizers pledge incident-free games after Rhodesia’s expulsion. events start with basketball and boxing, while swimming and track and field set for later contests.
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UPI
Gustav Heinemann
Federal Republic of Germany
Heinemann
Willi Daume
Avery Brundage
Chicago
Alpenhorns
Adolph Hitler
Neville Chamberlain
Greece
United States
Olga Connolly
Culver City
Calif
Daume
Rhodesia
Olympic Village
Landry Leads Lions Past Redskins in TV Exhibition
Greg Landry directed Detroit to a 23 10 victory over Washington as the Lions capitalized on Redskin miscues. Landry completed seven of 11 passes for 107 yards before halftime, connecting with Al Barnes on an eight yard TD and Steve Owens on a 50 yard score. Errol Mann added two field goals and Mike Lucci Jim Mitchell and a Lem Barney setup key plays. Washington managed only a first period Curt Knight field goal and a Sonny Jurgensen TD to Charlie Taylor. Also Miami topped Atlanta 24 10 as Griese shone and Morrall struggled in exhibition play. The Jets Cowboys and other games highlight an all night Saturday slate with Cleveland hosting Minnesota and Art Modell promising a show with the Cleveland Orchestra and Olympic themed halftime.
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Landry
Detroit
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Redskin
al Barnes
Steve Owens
Wayne Walker
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Mann
Errol Mann
Mike Lucci
Jim Mitchell
Lem Barney
Washington
Curt Knight
Sonny Jurgensen
Kilmer
Charlie Taylor
Miami
Atlanta
Charlie Leigh
Bob Griese
Earl Morrall
Griese
Paul Warfield
Jim Kiick
Bob Berry
New York Jets
Irving
Tex
Dallas Cowboys
Minnesota
Cleveland
Baltimore
Pittsburgh
Tampa
San Diego
New Orleans
Oakland
Buffalo
Berkeley
Art Modell
Cleveland Orchestra
Tony Bennett
Sarah Vaughan
Doc Severinsen
Saggau Eyes Playoff Hopeful Iowa High School Grid System
Bernie Saggau executive secretary of the Iowa High School Athletic Association spoke at a Cherokee teachers’ institute about the new football playoff system. He said it will stimulate interest and draw criticism, with plans three plus years in the making and a fall 1972 rollout. He predicted coaches players and fans anticipate the playoffs and noted the removal of ties in prep football.
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UPI
Bernie Saggau
Iowa High School Athletic Association
Saggan
Boone
Saggau
IHSAA
Iowa
Tiant nets fourth straight win in 4-hitter for Red Sox
Luis Tiant threw a four-hitter to earn his 8-4 record and a 4th straight victory, as Boston defeated Texas 4-0. Rico Petrocelli and Luis Aparicio provided offense, lifting the Red Sox into a narrow chase in the AL East. A full slate across leagues followed with Detroit and Baltimore in a standings shuffle and notable NL results including San Francisco and St. Louis.
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Tiant
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Red Sox
Luis Aparicio
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Minnesota
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Chicago
Milwaukee
White Sox
Cleveland
California
San Francisco
Atlanta
Cincinnati
Philadelphia
Montreal
Houston
Pittsburgh
Los Angeles
St. Louis
San Diego
Tommy Davis
Orioles
Dave Duncan
Davis
Mark Belanger
Tom Shopay
Don Buford
Buford
Alex Johnson
Clyde Wright
Melody Strikers Schedule Change for Thursday Bowl Night
The Melody Strikers bowling league has moved its Thursday session to August 31 at 6 30 p m from the previously announced August 28 time. The change affects the Monday night league as well, aligning both events to the new Thursday slot.
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Melody Strikers
Melody Strikers Bowling League
Country Club paint day postponed to September 10
Washington Country Club members were told to store brushes and ladders, as the planned paint day for Sunday has been postponed until September 10. All members should note the new date and report for duty then.
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Washington Country Club
Taiwan poised to defend Little League World Series title
WILIAMSPORT Pa. Nationalist China was expected to bid strongly for its second straight Little League World Series crown. The Taiwan team, after a 9 1 semifinal win over Pearl City Hawaii, was set to face Hammond Indiana in the final game of the series.
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UPI
China
Taiwan
Pearl City
Hawaii
Hammond
Ind
Major league baseball schedule and standings note
Sunday games span major leagues with Houston at Los Angeles and New York at Atlanta among fixtures. Standings list New York leading the NL East and Houston atop the West, with Chicago and St Louis close in the National League. Friday results include San Francisco and Pittsburgh, Los Angeles and Pittsburgh, and St Louis over San Diego.
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