Spitz blasts festival as joke in National Sports Festival
Former Olympic swimming star Mark Spitz called the National Sports Festival a joke and an exercise in futility saying top athletes bypass it. He apologized after USOC officials stressed he was misquoted. The festival nears its final weekend with hockey and basketball finals and gymnastics and track events starting.
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Mark Fidrych retires from baseball at 28 in Providence
Mark "The Bird" Fidrych ends his career amid injuries after a sensational rookie year. The 28 year old announced his retirement through the Pawtucket Red Sox, thanking Boston officials for the comeback opportunity.
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