Olympic Festival Ends Sunday With Record Crowds
The ninth US Olympic Festival nears a $3 million gate goal as track and field, gymnastics, softball, diving and figure skating draw large crowds. Closing ceremonies at Owen Field will feature Roy Clark Crystal Gayle and Charles singing America. Wendy Lucero, Alison Maisch, Ellen Richetelli and Kent Ferguson win diving and swimming events as U.S. Indoor champions highlight a multi-sport finale with strong attendance at Lawton and Oklahoma City venues.
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Lucero
Alison Maisch
Cherry Hills
N.J
Eilen’ Richetelli
Milford
Moses Blasts Carl Lewis Drug Position
Norman Oklahoma two time Olympic gold medalist Edwin Moses criticizes Carl Lewis for not joining efforts to curb steroids in track and field He urges involvement in the system Moses chairs TAC drug testing committee and USOC substance abuse panel He cites Ben Johnson case as a long term sport benefit.
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Ferry Captured Second ACC Player of the Year Award
Duke forward Danny Ferry won the McKevlin Award as ACC athlete of the year for the second straight time. He expressed gratitude from Bowie Maryland while Duke assistant coach Amaker accepted on his behalf at Foxfire Village during football kickoff weekend. Ferry, an NBA high pick, is noted for 2000 points 1000 rebounds and 500 assists career totals and a 6 10 frame.
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Georgia Tech
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Wake Forest
Steve Brown
News and Observer
Raleigh
Bird Hurt Back In Celtics Summer Camp Scrimmage
Larry Bird fell during the first Celtics scrimmage at Brandeis University injuring his back. He left for x rays and was described as having a bruised bone on the right side. Bird walked without a limp later and the team will monitor his progress as camp continues.
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