SIDELINES : U.S. Overwhelms East Germany
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FROM TIMES WIRE SERVICES
BEIJING — The United States defeated East Germany, 3-0, today in the first round of the World Women’s Volleyball Championship in Shenyang, China.
The Americans won, 15-4, 15-13, 15-8.
Sixteen teams divided into four groups are playing preliminary rounds in Beijing, Shenyang and Shanghai. The finals will be held Sept. 2 in Beijing.
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