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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1976

Page

11

Meet of Champions at Franklin Field features Walker and top milers

About 40 track stars including Olympic golds and world record holders compete at the Bicentennial Meet of Champions in Philadelphia at 7 30 p m EDT Wednesday four days after the Olympics final race. New Zealand's John Walker will race against several sub 3 54 milers, but Filbert Bayi will not compete.

Philadelphia Nial Ednesday New Zealand John Walker Montreal Franklin Field Filbert Bayi Tanzania Tom Wessinghage West Germany Steve Williams Houston McTear Hasely Crawford Trinidad Don Quarrie Jamaica Williams McTear U.S Steve Riddick Mark Lutz Dwayne Evans Guyana James Gilkes Lasse Viren Dick Quax Quax America Ed Moses Mike Shine Dwight Stones Bill Jankunis Stones New York UPI

Montreal Games Seen Never To Happen, Brundage Predicted

Avery Brundage died believing Montreal would not host the Olympic Games, his successor disclosed after the event. IOC president Lord Killanin quoted Brundage's ominous remark and noted doubts over stadium construction, yet Montreal succeeded and the Games proved a tremendous success.

Montreal Avery Brundage Lord Killanin International Olympic Committee

Jenner's had enough track in heartfelt Canton stop

Bruce Jenner Olympic decathlon champion says he may quit track after earning a record decathlon score. He arrived with wife Crystie and parents at their Canton, Connecticut home, signed autographs, discussed agencies and a book, and plans a New York news conference before choosing his next move.

Canton Crystie William Esther Montreal Jenner Phil Finch Newtown, Conn Newtown High School New York San Jose Calif

Twin Town Toyota remains undefeated in Twin City slo pitch

Twin Town Toyota moved to 11-0 after a 29-9 rout of Cochran's Appliance. Dick Mason and A Kalel hit two homers each as the team pulled away after a 7-7 tie in the final three innings. Public Cable TV received a 7-0 forfeit win over Marvel Homes.

Twin Town Toyota Twin City TTT Cochran Dick Mason A. Kalel Public Cable TV Marvel Homes

Cardinals trade Steve George to Saints for draft pick

St Louis Cardinals announce that second year defensive tackle Steve George is sent to the New Orleans Saints in exchange for an undisclosed draft pick next year.

ST. Charles St. Louis Cardinals Steve George New Orleans Saints

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