Yugoslavia Upsets Russians in Olympic Basketball
The United States basketball team, aiming for the gold, defeated Canada 95-77 to reach the final with Yugoslavia. Yugoslavia upset Russia 89-84, while American star Scott May led with 22 points as Dean Smith praised his players. The American women won gold with a 83-67 win over Czechoslovakia, and Russia edged Japan 98-75 in the round robin.
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Americans face uphill path as medals dwindle in Games
With over half the Games done the United States holds 21 gold 23 silver and 17 bronze while Russia leads 27 26 20 and East Germany 27 17 14. American prospects rest on boxing and track with a lone gold chance in Greg Louganis and a potential equestrian showing.
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Television Preview for Olympic Basketball and Aquatics
United States and Yugoslavia upset the Soviet Union to vie for gold in men's basketball tonight on ABC TV. Coverage runs 7 30 to 11 pm EDT with a 15 minute wrap at 11 30. Live telecast may shift events until air time.
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Disenchantment Sweeps Olympics Across Continent
AP dispatch from Montreal highlights widespread disillusionment as athletes and officials question the Games. Reports cite doping bans and disputes over judging, with criticism of US and NZ actions and a general sense that Olympic ideals are eroding amid media glare and political tensions.
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Decline and Doubt Shadow the Olympic Games
In the wake of East German dominance and rising costs the article questions IOC integrity and the Olympic spirit. It laments doping politics and commercialization while urging stronger leadership and restraint to restore the Games' moral core.
Nelsonville sweeps HOL doubleheader at Athens on Trautwein Field
Nelsonville wins 5-3 in the opener and 4-3 in the nightcap at Trautwein Field in Athens due to Crabtree Field water. Mark Mace and Dusty Moran drive key hits in a four-run fourth inning. Pitcher Mitch Wright earns win with three hits allowed. Nelsonville leads HOL at 15-3, one game ahead of Zanesville.
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Athens Little League finals set after double semi results
Chauncey faces Bauer VW at 5 15 p m in the Athens Little League championship after both won 5 3 in Monday semis. Bauer VW meets Medics in a 4 30 p m consolation game. Chauncey earlier beat Logan s 5 3 with Long and Bruning leads. In Pony League Chauncey wins 10 9 over Ray s Freeze to claim the title.
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Johnson Confident After 11-Year Browns Run
Kent Ohio AP Wal ter Johnson at 33 or 34 remains confident he can still help the Cleveland Browns front four after 11 pro seasons. He cites Jim Marshall as a model and notes 1975 steadiness with Jerry Sherk. Johnson endured 1974 ankle issues and echoes coach Dick Modzelewski praising their duo's durability and teamwork. Browns cut six players as training camp tightens to 74.
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