Soviet action on track meet may affect Olympic standing
US officials warn the Soviet Union could be barred from the 1968 Mexico City Olympics after canceling its dual track meet with the United States. Tass said the move protested US participation in Vietnam. Officials in Frankfurt and Denver voiced shock while seeking talks to salvage the LA meet and preserve amateur exchanges.
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Standings Update From Pacific Coast League Action
Vancouver blanked Tulsa 1 0 while Denver beat Oklahoma City 4 3 Tacoma led Indianapolis 13 5 and San Diego 2 0 Seattle defeated Phoenix 6 3 Hawaii 2. Only games scheduled.
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Olson insists on title shot after win over Del Papa
Bobo Olson, a former middleweight champion from San Francisco, beat Italian Piero Del Papa in a 10 round bout at the Civic Auditorium to earn a shot at world light heavyweight champion Jose Torres. Judges favored Olson 6-3 and 5-2 while the referee had it 6-4 for Del Papa. Olson, on his 38th birthday, exchanged power shots with Del Papa in key rounds and remains focused on a title bid.
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Bobo) Olson
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Qualifying Round of State Amateur Leads in Toledo
Fritz Schmidt of Columbus shot a 67 3 under par to lead the 60th Ohio Amateur at Toledo Country Club as rivals like Pandel Savic and Bob Littler Jr. trailed by one stroke. Dick Flackenzier the defending champion failed to threaten, posting an 80.
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National o moke see tourney slated for Billings fairgrounds
Billings Montana hosts the first national o-mok-see event at the fairgrounds, a 37 event wild sport mixing riding tricks with dress challenges. The competition runs Wednesday through Saturday with divisions for men women and children and no cash prizes only ribbons and trophies. More than 1500 entries already signed up and the count could exceed 2000.
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Reds face uncertain future as All-Star break approaches
The Cincinnati Reds slump to eighth in the National League, 15 games out of first, two games ahead of the Mets. Speculation swirls over manager Don Heffner’s job as Johnny Keane reportedly visits the city. owner William O. DeWitt denies firing, while Heffner vows tighter discipline with fines yet to materialize.
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District Legion Tourney Schedule Moves to Logan
A revised schedule for the Eighth District American Legion Tournament shifts all remaining games to Logan after rainouts in Wellston. Logan meets Pomeroy Saturday at 9 a.m. with the winner facing Athens at 2 p.m. The 9 a.m. winner advances to the title game against Lancaster Sunday at 9 a.m. A potential second title game would be Sunday at 2 p.m. if Lancaster loses Saturday morning.
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Checkered Flag Upset Wins at Scioto Downs Pace
Checkered Flag owned by Ruth Cooper of Glenview Illinois driven by Gene Riegle upset favorite W. J. W. in the $1000 3 year old pace at Scioto Downs Monday night. The son of Poplar Byrd came from sixth at the head of the stretch to win by a length in 2 06 3 5. Payoffs were 7 20 5 0 and 3 60 for the winner. Peggy Knight paid 5 40 and 3 40 while Prince Walter returned 3 60. Attendance reached 3884 with a handle of 154 697.
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