Silly Games Have No Place At Olympics
David Casstevens argues Olympic evolution has produced many non sport attractions. He targets table tennis badminton synchronized swimming ballroom dancing and other events as overextended additions. He cites Samaranch hints at cuts stating some sports may be eliminated to fit the Barcelona 1992 Games.
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Juan Antonio Samaranch
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Samaranch
Joe Frazier
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Vladimir
Cowboys
Shamaathlon
Valvano Says He Might Quit N C State If Needed
NC State coach Jim Valvano, amid student and faculty calls for his ouster, warned he could leave if officials demand it. He denied any link to point shaving, criticized accusers, and said he plans to stay through the ACC tournament, with talks planned about fair treatment and his contract.
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Wolfpack
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Girls Lose In State Playoffs At Richland Northeast
Wagener Salley Lady War Eagles led most of the game before Blackville-Hilda Knighted a 15-0 run in the final eight minutes to win 54 51 in the Class A state tourney second round. LaVonya Williams started strong scoring eight early points before spraining an ankle. Rose Staley and Ronnie Stroman hit key three pointers to briefly put Wagener Salley ahead late, but a putback by Juanita Kinard and a late double dribble call dashed their comeback as Blackville-Hilda advanced.
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Staley
Ronnie Stroman
Trey
Juanita Kinard
Lady ‘Hawks
Amy Bolen
Gunter
Lavonda Williams
Blackville
Scandal Haunts N C State Name Across Decades
Don Gallagher recalls a 1960s point shaving scandal at North Carolina State as new allegations surface. He admits poor choices, notes the cost to his identity, and reflects on how a past crime echoes in his life after the Wake Forest game.
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N.C
Don Gallagher
North Carolina State
Gallagher
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Gil
Wake Forest
Everett Case
Labor Talks Resume Monday In Baseball Dispute
Baseball labor talks resume Monday after an eight day pause as union chief Donald Fehr reports ongoing contact with owners and players. The dispute centers on restoring salary arbitration eligibility to two years while a Reds injury story notes Todd Benzinger breaking a bone in his left hand during spring training.
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Fla
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Fehr
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Los Angeles
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Cincinnati Reds
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Cincinnati
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Joan
Thurmond Advances To State Finals In AAA
Strom Thurmond beat Battery Creek 61 to 59 to reach the Lower State AAA finals. The Rebels, 16 were set to meet Burke, 27 2, after Burke edged Keenan 65 62. Gerald Daise scored 18, Leonard Joplin 16, Earnest Nicholson 13 with Nicholson nailing the final two free throws with 11 seconds left.
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Leonard Joplin
Earnest Nicholson
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