U S wins back basketball gold at Montreal
The United States, fielding its youngest Olympic basketball team, recaptured the gold in Montreal. Critics had targeted the seven ACC players, including four from UNC under Dean Smith, as bringers of doubt to the squad’s defense of the title after the controversial 51-50 defeat in Munich.
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Dibiasi wins third Olympic gold in platform diving
Hans Dibiasi, 28, defeats 16-year-old Greg Louganis to become the first man to win three Olympic platform diving golds. The final diving event of the 1976 Games marked the end of Dibiasi’s storied career after a long rise from a 1964 silver.
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Ohio
Tim Moore
Cincinnati
Olympic Briefs From Montreal Spotlight Scarce Gold
Olympic notes recount six gram gold plated medallions worth about 66 dollars and many silver bronze copies. Officials warn ticket scalpers plan brisk sales while free dental care aids athletes. The article covers diving results by Dibiasi and Louganis, BMX-style track events, and boxing progress with Lennard and others advancing to semifinals.
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Generals rout Post 13 in 12-0 blowout victory
Generals dominate Post 13 with former Legion stars Gary Green and Bucky Long combining for a shutout as Bennington wins 12-0. Long retires all six batters in three innings, while Green yields a few hits in three perfect frames. Bill Martin homers in the sixth as Post 13 struggles with seven errors and only two hits.
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Bennington II Meets Manchester in Little League Semifinal
Bennington II hosts Manchester tonight at 6 p.m. in the southern district semifinal at the Bennington Little League field. Bennington beat Norshaft 1-0 in the quarterfinals while Manchester won 16-0 over Arlington. Seth Rice went 3 for 4 for Manchester, Rob Treat pitched a two hitter for Bennington, and Arlington committed seven errors. The winner advances to Brattleboro for the southern final and on toward regionals and Williamsport.
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Twin Cup game set at Keene State field this Saturday
The second Twin State Soccer Cup match will be played at 2 30 P M on the Keene State College field. Vermont and New Hampshire graduates will compete with Mt Anthony’s Mark Parmenter and Arlington’s Dale Halbur joining the roster. Marcel Synder of Wilmington will guard the net. Coach Lee Orvis from Proctor emphasizes speed and offense as double practices run Thursday and Friday. Vermont won last year 2 1.
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Cliff Fair Day at Mt Anthony Country Club Sunday
The third Cliff Fair Day at Mt Anthony Country Club features a 4 buffet, jam session by Roy Francis Kombo, and golf contests with 5 entry for golfers. Proceeds benefit the Jimmy Fund child cancer research program donated by local merchants and the Bennington Elks.
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