New IOC President Killanin Faces Munich Olympic Fallout
Lord Killanin of Ireland takes over as IOC president amid a bloodstained Games in Munich. Brundage’s 20 year tenure ends as 11 Israelis are killed and athletes confront political tensions. Russia leads golds with 50 while the US wins 94 total medals. East Germany shines in sprint titles.
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AL East Races Tighten as Boston and Orioles Lead
Boston’s lead trimmed to a half game after a 6-5 loss to Cleveland on a sacrifice fly turned double play. Baltimore rallies with Boog Powell’s 18th homer in a 3-2 win over Milwaukee, while New York beats Detroit 4-2 to move within 1 game of first. John Bostock
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Ohio Bobcats face Idaho Vandals in season opener
Ohio University coach Bill Hess prepares for a tough trip to Moscow to face Idaho in the season opener. Key running back Gary will miss the game with a knee injury, prompting possible changes at running back positions. Idaho, led by quarterback Ross Goddard, returns 33 lettermen including eight offensive starters and seven defensive, as its new 18,000 seat stadium hosts its dedication.
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Mackey Denies Retirement With Colts Pursuit
John Mackey refuses to retire denying Colts statement and trade failures. The nine season veteran says he is healthy and seeks a new team and coach, while NFL Players Association leader Ed Garvey and lawyers review the case.
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Brown Says Vets Not Prepared For Bengals Clash
Cincinnati coach Paul Brown says veterans must be ready as Bengals struggle after a 44-14 loss to Atlanta. Injuries cloud opening game prospects with Bruce Coslet very doubtful and Ken Anderson a touch-and-go prospect for the season opener.
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Southern California Reigns Atop Football Poll After Arkansas Win
USC jumps from eighth to first with a 31-10 victory over Arkansas, ahead of Colorado and Ohio State. Nebraska slides to tenth after losing its two-time champion status, while Oklahoma and Alabama climb in the top ranks. Penn State, Tennessee, UCLA and LSU follow in a shifting Top Ten. Washington earns a No. 1 vote alongside notable gains.
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Browns Acquire Receiver Gloster Richardson
The Cleveland Browns traded a 1974 draft choice to the Oakland Raiders to obtain veteran receiver Gloster Richardson. Richardson, six years in the NFL, previously played for Kansas City and had stints with several college programs. The move aims to strengthen a weak preseason offense.
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Amesville Team Wins Tourney in Little League Final
Amesville clinched the Amesville Little League championship by defeating Hackney 6-0 as Brent Chadwell and Brian Starling earned most hits trophies with six apiece. Hackney reached the final by beating Glouster 4-2. Glouster took third after a 3-1 win over University Volkswagen. The Waterford player with most RBIs, David Guinther, tallied seven runs in the 10 team event.
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Major League Baseball Schedule Snapshot From Tuesday
In The Majors Tuesday's games feature Boston at New York with Tiant facing Peterson, Cleveland at Milwaukee, Oakland at Minnesota, Chicago at Kansas City, and Baltimore at Detroit with listed pitchers Wilcox Hilgendorf Parsons Corbin Babsen Montgomery Dobson Fryman.
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Odd NFL last names six letters long on quarterbacks
A column notes many NFL quarterbacks share six letter last names including Mamath Unitas Dawson Nelson Phipps Carter Huarte Blanda Brodie Morton Griese Domres Dickey Ramsey Kilmer Shiner Landry Munson Hunter Hixson Cuozzo. It recalls Mel Ott’s 1942 baseball decision to walk Bill Nicholson with bases loaded to force in a run.
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