European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - September 06, 1977, Darmstadt, Hesse Tuesday september 6,1977 the stars and stripes Page 3 . Girls kick up a storm of approval in Europe is Story and photo by Gus Schuettler fifteen . Girls age 11 through 13, Are kicking up a storm in Europe these Days Are the Palos Verdes All stars a Community team from near los Angel Sand the reigning California state girls soccer champions. And champions the Yare. Undefeated after four of their five games scheduled during their two week european visit they have left soccer experts in England Holland and Germany beat a team from Yarborough High school England 7-0, out shot the Amsterdam Holland girls champions 8-0 and scored two wins Over girls representing so Frankfurt the last game a hard fought 2-1 Victory before 4,000 Spectator sat Frankfurt s Bornheimer hang stadium sunday. They played just before fsr Frankfurt s second Bunde Sliga team face Wurzburg 04 in a regular league Battle. How does a . Girls soccer team make it to Europe it was t easy explained coach Bill Merrell but through a lot of correspondence we finally came up with a schedule and the girls worked Day an night to get the Money they did everything washing cars Selling easter eggs contacting merchants conducted Raffles he said. While guests of fsr Frankfurt the play ers stay in private German Homes. This gives it a very local touch which everyone appreciates added Warren Stephenson the other coach accompanying the one More game to play at Amster dam before returning to the ., the girl scan be assured that the applause from a Well informed soccer audience in Frank Furt was not routine politeness but appreciation of a Superb performance. Earning respect in Europe for . Soccer this Beautiful kick by Carin Jennings left gave the touring american team a 2-0 Lead and turned out to be the win Ning goal in the 2-1 Victory Over the Host fsr Frankfurt squad. The . Girls aged 11 through 13, and members of the German team get together lower left for Friendly hugs and handshaking after the game. And at lower right halfback Jenny Fechner of the California state champions holds up the fsr Frankfurt Flag presented to the . Team
