Brundage Expected Montreal Games to Fail
Montreal IOC president Lord Killanin recalls Avery Brundage who warned the 1976 Games would not take place. Brundage died in 1975 after leading the IOC for 20 years amid Montreal’s stadium and budget woes. Killanin notes Brundage’s blunt style contrasted with his own diplomatic approach during a troubled Olympic cycle.
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Pitching Duel Sends Central Past Cherokee In 12 Innings
Davenport Central, 40-8, edges Cherokee 2 to 1 in 12 innings to reach the Class AA semifinals. Tom Mullen and Dean Schones dueled as Central finally broke through in the 12th on a Gary James single, steal, error, and Dave Ames RBI, with Central ace Mullen striking out 22 over nine innings. Tim Byerly earned the win in relief, improving to 13-1.
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Giants fall to Quad Cities 4 1 in Midwest League clash
Bob Clark drove in both runs with a two run double in the first as Quad Cities beat Cedar Rapids 4 1 in the opening game of a pivotal five game series. Cedar Rapids stay in first in the Southern division but dropped to 5 distance in the standings. Cedar Rapids pitcher Dave Anderson left after a line drive hit him on the arm.
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Ken Baxton
Scott Moffitt
Don Sasser
Jeff Yurak
Big Ten coaches irked by Woody Hayes at kickoff luncheon
Red Pepper recounts Iowa coach Bob Cummings lashing at Woody Hayes over alleged cheating by Ohio State. Hayes defended his stance, while Cummings warned he would report any cheaters. Other notes mention Rose Bowl fallout, a tense exchange with a Michigan State writer, and ongoing Iowa athletic leadership rumors.
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Ohio State Denies Football Recruitment Probes
Ohio State officials rejected recruiting violation claims as vague and denied any NCAA or Big Ten investigation. Athletic Director Ed Weaver said no notification of charges exists. The State News cited payments to transport prospects, while Weaver urged caution and cooperation if inquiries arise. Coach Weedy Hayes declined comment. Big Ten Commissioner Wayne Duke had no information.
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