XXI Olympics, Montreal, Canada. Newspaper articles – “Mrs. Murdock Shot Down on Double Golds Bid”, 1976, July 23
Scope and Contents
ALBUM - XXI Olympics, Montreal, Canada. Newspaper articles – The Kansas City Times – “Mrs. Murdock Shot Down on Double Golds Bid” article and photo with caption: “Lanny Bassham, U.S. Army captain, wraps his arms around Margaret Murdock of Topeka, hugging her during Olympic medal presentations for smallbore rifle shooting Ms. Murdock received the silver medal the captain the gold but both believed they should have shared first prize.” – The State Journal, by Jim Murray, the Los Angeles Times columnist – “Calamity Marg beaten by pencil” Also see Box 2, Folders 62-83.
Dates
- 1976, July 23
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Extent
From the Collection: 13.00 boxes
Language of Materials
English
Creator
- From the Collection: Thompson Murdock, Margaret (Person)
Repository Details
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