Gilkes Asks IOC To Run Without Team
James Gilkes, 23, of Guyana, fears becoming historys first Olympian without a country if the IOC grants his request to compete unaffiliated. His move stems from protests by black nations over New Zealand, which had some teams still playing amid South Africas era. Tunisia led nations in boycotting the Games.
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Skogman Homes tops Armstrongs in tight one
In a Kid league tilt at Van Vechten Park, Rob Buchheim pitched a one hitter as Skogman Homes beat Armstrongs 3-2. In other games Dowso edged Ward 7-6, Tastee Freeze toppled Vigortone 14-6, and Cryovac and Jaycees both finished 13-2.
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Jeff Girls Win Softball Sectional
Jefferson girls edge Cedar Rapids Jefferson 8 7 to advance to Friday district tourney. Munson and Trosky each had 2 hits while Trosky added a triple and RBI total of three. Kohl added a two run triple highlighted the Hawks offense as they improved to 11-14. HL V drops to 26 and heads to Keystone sectional champion in district play Friday at Amana.
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Benton Tops LaSalle Girls in Sectional Softball
Benton Community defeated LaSalle 8 to 2 in a girls sectional softball game. Pru shal Maas and Sutrasilan drove in two runs each while Monica Holden added a two‑run single. LaSalle’s Cindy Hawes and Holden led Lancers with two hits apiece as Benton advances to face HL in district play later Friday. LaSalle to meet Jefferson in the first round at Blairstown.
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Bears Release Billy Marek and Several Players
CHICAGO The Chicago Bears Tuesday cut former Wisconsin star Billy Marek and other players Ron Cue Fedie Mass and Joe Larkin. Bob Asher a six year veteran offensive tackle announced his retirement.
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Packers Waive Kicker Black and RB Grandberry
Green Bay placed kicker Tim Black on waivers and released running back Ken Grandberry. Both were free agents. In Montreal, AP notes Russia promotes Man and His World for the Olympics with medals tallies displayed.
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Benvenuti Covers Montreal Boxing Fights in Italy News
Olympic gold medalist Nino Benvenuti reports from Montreal covering boxing events for Malian newspapers. He notes Italy's 147 pound champion status and recalls winning gold in Rome sixteen years earlier.
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All Valley honors Reed and Hicks from Cedar Tapidy
Cedar Ropide players Reed and Hicks named to first teams on baseball and softball at the All Valley conference. Kennedy and Hempstead stars lead selections with multiple teammates noted. Orrerson, Callahan, Wher, and Kramer named to second teams as league standings show Cedar Tapidy finishing third with a 12–? record.
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East Iowa Roundup dominates Waukon to claim sectional title
The top ranked East Iowa Roundup girls softball team won the sectional title by beating Waukon 9 to 0 with 10 singles. Denise Rothmeyer Jill Bickes Nadine Swanson and Brenda Requisite led with two hits each and Swanson drove in three runs while Ar gelske and Pat Wille added two RBIs apiece. Crestwood upset Turkey Valley to reach biddle finals as Arlene Sowers and Lor Mobfield starred with four and three hits respectively. Both teams advance to Friday play in Monona.
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Cardinals Release Adams in First Round of Cuts
ST CHARLES Minn AP The St Louis Cardinals cut defensive tackle John Adams from a 67 man roster cut due to his inability to play last year because of injury. The team also released quarterback Dennis Shaw who became a free agent after clearing waivers following retirement.
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Olympic Games Craven shines with perfect ten on beam
At the Olympic arena, Craven earned a fourth perfect ten on the balance beam amid strong routines. Coaches and teammates praised her as she plans future events while others chased medals in swimming, diving, and fencing. Russia led women’s swimming with relay records, and East Germany dominated several events with sharp finishes.
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Hunter says A’s are a shell of their former self after loss
New York Yankee pitcher Hunter laments Oakland’s decline since his departure, noting only a few regulars remain and blaming the exodus for weakening the A’s offense. He recalls world titles and predicts a tough road ahead for the club while the Yankees maintain their lead. Orioles and Twins, Red Sox, White Sox, Tigers, Brewers, Indians win as other AL games wrap up.
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