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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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