Opening of 19th Olympiad Amid Mexico City Tensions
Mexico City hosts the 19th Olympiad at the 86,000 capacity Olympic Stadium amid student unrest and heavy security. The ceremony features 124 national teams, 6,200daves, and the first torch lighting by a girl Enriqueta Basilia Sotelo, with the flag handover from Tokyo to Mexico.
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Tokyo
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Olympics roster error irks Los Angeles woman
Mrs. Maxine Mitchell, 62, disputes the press book where she is listed as 57 in the U S fencing team roster. In Milwaukee, James Jones, a 6- foot rookie from Boston Celtics last season, was placed on waivers by the Milwaukee Bucks after drafting him.
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Olympic Dreams Span Nations and a Troubled past
Olga Fikotova Connolly, Olympian and wife of Harold Connolly, recalls a life shaped by love and politics. Once branded a spy after moving to the United States, she fought for Olympic eligibility, faced Czech censorship, and later found improved relations with both the U.S. and Czechoslovakia as liberalism grew.
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Arnie's Army Affects Palmer Crowd Incident At Pensacola Open
Golf crowds at majors can disrupt play. In 1963 at Pensacola Open Harold Kneece, playing with Arnold Palmer, was knocked down by advancing fans after Palmer hit near Kneece. Kneece shot 73 and tied second. Marshals blamed for crowd control. similar incidents noted with Bert Yancey and Lee Trevino’s followers.
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Sterling Harriers Win Second Straight Meet
Sterling Harriers coach Drew Dunlap led Ross Sterling Cross Country to its second win of the season Friday afternoon, beating Deer Park 14 30 as co-captain Steve McBride set the pace with a 10:17 two mile. Sterling JV and freshmen also claimed victories over Deer Park.
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Terry Mills
Raymond Clement
Phillip Nunn
Harry Brown
Gary Bailey
Paul Teel
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Ricky Sherland
Cliff Hunt
Albert Solis
Jeff Way
McBride
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Seely
Rookie Charlie Leigh Makes Browns Jump From High School to Pro
Cleveland Browns rookie kick returner Charlie Leigh rose from high school football to the Continental League before joining the NFL. He never played college football and was a unique case among rookies in the organization.
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Lindy McDaniel Returns to Bay Town as Yankee Hero
Texan righthander Lindy McDaniel, 32, helped the New York Yankees turn around in the 1968 season, earning a win and his 10th save as he posted a 4-1-2.37 record in 51 innings. He plans winter stays in Bay Town and Hollis while weighing future with the club. He praised Ralph Houk and noted an offer from the Astros was declined. Also highlights rodeo earnings by Larry Mahan and Cubs rehiring staff Pete Reiser Verlon Walker Amalfitano.
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