Olympic Preview on Russian bid for clean basketball win
The piece previews the 1976 Montreal Olympic basketball tournament, quoting ex NCAA star and NBA veteran Sid Bradley on Russia’s aim for a clean victory, the U.S. roster depth led by Scott May and Mitch Kupchak, Olympic rules differences under FIBA, the role of pro players, and memories from Tokyo 1964. Bradley argues for world championships in each Olympic year and a permanent Olympic Greece location, while noting the evolving amateur pro divide and the impact on participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Munich
Montreal
U.S
Russia
Scott May
Indiana University
Dean Smith
Notre Dame
Adrian Danley
North Carolina State
Kenny Carr
Steve Sheppard
Maryland
Phil Hubbard
Michigan
Smith
Walter Davis
North Caroline
Ernie Grunfeld
Tennessee
Tate Armstrong
Duke
Quinn Buckner
Indiana
Phil Port
North Carolina
Mitch Kupchak
University of North Carolina
Kupchak
Tommy LaGarde
Moscow
NBA
ABA
Hungary
Greece
Japan
Cotantry
Foyt Leads Firecracker 400 Pole Ahead of Petty Pearson
Daytona Beach Foyt captures pole with 183.090 mph as Petty and Pearson, battle-tested rivals, trend to contend at Daytona International Speedway in the $170,000 Firecracker 400. Petty and Pearson, longtime foes, race for supremacy while Rutherford lingers from an unlikely back row.
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Daytona Beach
Fla
Richard Petty
David Pearson
Daytona International Speedway
A.J. Foyt
Petty
Pearson
Daytona
Foyt
Houston, Tex
Nascar
Pearson-Petty
Firecracker
Johnny Rutherford
Fort Worth
Rutherford
Futherford
IOC faces bargaining over Taiwan entry for Montreal Games
The IOC expects a compromise with Canada over Taiwan athletes in Montreal opening ceremonies amid a ban on the Republic of China flag. Replacement language and diplomatic sensitivities loom as Kilainin and officials meet in the coming two weeks.
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Lord Killanin
Mars
Montreal
Queter
Taiwan
Republic of China
People's Republic of China
TOC
Rome
Formosa
East
West Germany
Bonn
East Berlin
IOC
Tokyo
Spain
Hill Takes Four Stroke Lead At GMO
Dave Hill surged to four strokes in the Greater Milwaukee Open after a 2 under 68 for a three day total of 201. He powered ahead at Tuckaway Country Club, with Zoeller, Jacobs, and Sneed tied for third at 206. Still, Hill warned he will not ease up and plans to attack in the final round. Art Wall's 70 left him at 203, while Still trailed at 211 after a 74.
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South Africa
Rhodesia
Munich
Olympic Village
Milwaukee
UPI
Dave Hill
Tuckaway Country Club
Hull
Herero
Blancas
Hill
Ry Zoeller
Zoeller
Johnny Jacobs
Tye
Ite
Philosphy
Hil
Keri Still
Harvard Freshmen Eight Advances to Henley Finals
Harvard freshmen eight pushed into the Henley Regatta finals after a 6:28 quarterfinal win over Hansa Dortmund. They face Christiania of Norway in Sunday semifinal action, with Penn or Henley Rowing Club awaiting the winner. Two U.S. junior crews, Holy Spirit High and Salisbury, also reach finals in separate events.
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Henley
England
UPI
Harvard
Crimson
Christiania
Norway
Shell
Thames
University of Pensylvania-Henley
Hansa Dortmund
Ted ‘Washkum
U.S
Holy Spint High School
Absecon
Tavor Academy
Marion
Mags
Emanuel of
Eigtis
Salsbury School
Salisbury
Conn
University of Bristol
Sanday
University of London
U S Women Clinch Olympic Berth With Bulgaria Win
In Hamilton Ontario the United States women’s basketball team beat Bulgaria 75 to 64 to finish the pre Olympics tournament undefeated at 5-0 and secure a Montreal Olympic spot. Lusia Harris led with 10 points, Julien Simpson added 16 in the second half, while Pat Head and Simpson boosted the U S after a slow start as Bulgaria briefly led at halftime.
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Hamilton
Ont
United Sates
Montreal
Bulgaria
U.S
Cuba
Poland
Cuba Lid
Billie Moore
Julien Simpson
Gallup
N.M
United States
Lusia Harris
Minter City
Miss
Simpson
Harris
Pat Head
Ashland City
Tenn
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Hill Beadley
New York Knicksnett Rail
Rhodes
Princeton University
Bradley
Quadtrangle Books
Von
Lusse
Sid
Leon Douglas
Alabama
Princeton
Yugoslavia
Hank Iba
International Basketball Federation
FIBA
Alexander Belov
Ussr
New York
International Olympic Committee
Lausanne
Switzerland
Killanin
Dublin
Plattsburg
Menino
Killauin
Soviet Union
Chile
Isreed
Art Wall
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