Palmer Aims to Prove AL All-Star Selection Wrong
Orioles ace Jim Palmer vents about All-Star selection choices and blanks the California Angels 4-0 to become the first 12-game winner in the American League. He and teammate Reggie Jackson lead Baltimore as they extend a win streak.
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Kingman Powers Mets Over Astros as Baker Delivers for Dodgers
In a Thursday night set, Dave Kingman hit his 31st homer to pace the Mets past Houston 3-1, while Dusty Baker snapped a long homer drought with LA’s 5-2 win over Chicago. Other NL scores include Philadelphia over San Francisco 5-3, Pittsburgh 13-1 over Atlanta, Montreal 4-3 over Cincinnati, and St. Louis 2-1 vs San Diego.
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White and Graham share Westchester lead after 63s
Carlton White and David Graham opened with eight under par 63s at Westchester Golf Classic. Tom Watson and Mike Wynn trailed by one stroke after round two, with Lee Trevino absent due to illness. Arnold Palmer and Hubert Green posted strong rounds as the field chased $60,000 top prize at Westchester Country Club.
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Rankin Seeks More Wins After 100000 Milestone
Judy Rankin became the first woman to earn 100000 in a LPGA season as she approached the Columbus Classic at Riviera Country Club. The Texan said she aims to play strongly, focusing on tournaments rather than money, while coping with weight loss and 90 degree heat during the opening round. Carol Mann was absent due to a back problem.
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Athens High coaching dispute headed to court
The Athens High School coaching hiring dispute between the board of education and the Athens Education Association remains in court as both sides reject settlement. After a lengthy July session at the high school, the board shifted $2,000 from building repairs to legal services amid ongoing litigation.
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Olympic storms clear over Montreal as US stays in
The clouds lifted on Montreal and the United States confirmed it will compete in the Olympics. IOC pressure to drop the Republic of China name in the parade continues, while Taiwan officials and Canadian authorities negotiate. Philip O. Krumm led the U S decision, urging compromise with Taiwan and Canada.
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Montreal Games Face Crisis Over Taiwan Flag and Anthem
Krumm pressed Trudeau as the U S team weighed withdrawal risk. Trudeau capitulated on Thursday allowing Taiwan to use its flag and anthem, aiming to protect the Games. IOC leaders Killanin and Krumm prioritized athletes amid fears of a Montreal shutdown and soaring costs. The path to a solution required IOC rule changes and Taiwan’s acceptance.
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Dibbs advances as rain delays stretch into quarterfinals
Eddie Dibbs, top seed from Miami Beach, endured a three hour rain delay to outlast Terry Moor 63 1-6 6-0 at the Western Tennis Championships in Cincinnati. Roscoe Tanner, Stan Smith, Dick Stockton, Bill Scanlon and others also moved into the quarterfinals as seeds held. The day featured several notable outcomes and a rare time mishap that affected Harold Solomon.
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