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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1976
Page
14
The author argues the Olympics represent peaceful global competition and cultural exchange, not a platform for politics. Politicians ruined Bayi’s race and Montreal’s celebration, threatening athletes’ lifelong efforts and the Games’ future. The piece urges keeping politics out to protect Olympic ideals and global unity.
MLB schedule highlights include New York at Milwaukee Baltimore at Cleveland Boston at Detroit Minnesota at Kansas City California at Texas and 9 other matchups. Wednesday features Montreal at New York Philadelphia at Chicago Cincinnati at San Francisco San Diego at Atlanta St Louis at Pittsburgh Houston at Los Angeles Chicago at Montreal and doubleheaders including New York at Pittsburgh and San Francisco at Atlanta.
Richard Lindner of Thriftway Inc denies rumors that his daughter Carol aided Russian diver Sergei Nemtsanov in defecting. He says she merely hosted at events in Fort Lauderdale and spoke briefly with him in Montreal, and she knew nothing about his defection. Carol Lindner, 21, was a Indiana University diver who finished seventh at the U S Olympic Trials and competed in Montreal.
Marshall University recruits three Pt. Pleasant High School wrestlers Jeff Fisher Greg Howes and Charles Perry Fisher posted 15-2 at 126 pounds Howes 14-3 at 105 pounds and Perry 14-3 at 185 pounds selecting the trio for the program.
A junior girls softball tournament is scheduled for August 21 and 22 at the Riverside Diamonds in Zanesville. The entry fee is 40 dollars. For details contact Harry Harper or Mrs. Irene Wise with provided addresses and phone numbers.
Youngstown based Ohio Touch Football Association aims to recruit new leagues and teams for men aged 18 and over. For more information contact John Kovach at 2705 Normandy Drive Youngstown 44511.
At the Bicentennial Meet of Champions in Philadelphia, John Walker of New Zealand defends his Olympic pedigree against a field including Wesinghage Weis man Douglan Liquori Dixon and Bayi. The program features Olympic medallists in sprints, hurdles, distances, and field events across men’s and women’s events.
Yu Li Sullivan traveled from Cedar Rapids to Lexington to pursue her dream of becoming a jockey though she has never ridden a horse. The 33 year old mother of three says she was inspired by a dream of riding in jockey colors and feels guided by a higher force despite her husband’s opposition.
Chauncey Athens Rotary and Glouster Kiwanis advanced in the losers bracket of the Chauncey Lions Little League Tournament with vic tories here Tuesday. Athens Rotary beat McArthur 5-3 on a three hitter by Jimmy Schanzenbach. Glouster Kiwanis defeated Shawnee 16-1 with Randy Mayle winning and John Imler losing. Mark Echstenkamper and Bobby Fouts each had three hits for the winners. Athens Rotary will meet Middleport and Glouster Kiwanis will face Amesville in today’s action.
Cleveland Browns owner Art Modell describes the 1975 season as a nightmare with a 3-11 record and empty yellow seats at Cleveland Stadium. He vows improvement, predicts 8-9 new starters, and points to trades and new coaches as steps toward a better 1976 season. Additionally Bold Forbes, Derby and Belmont winner, was bought for $15,800 as a yearling.
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