Soviets Outpoint U.S. Squad, 6-4, to Win World Cup Wrestling Title

Akhmed Atavov and the Soviet Union wrestling team beat the United States, 6-4, Sunday and won the World Cup of International Wrestling tournament title at the University of Toledo.

The Soviet team finished with eight points, two ahead of the United States, after beating Australia and Cuba Saturday and defeating South Korea and the United States Sunday. Teams earned two points for each match won.

The U.S. team drew a bye for Sunday’s opening session after defeating Australia, South Korea and Cuba on Saturday.

The tournament was decided when Atavov beat American Bill Scherr at 220 pounds with the match tied, 4-4, and the United States in need of a victory to keep its hopes alive.

In the heavyweight match, David Gobedzhishvili beat 1984 U.S. Olympic gold medalist David Baumgartner.