Jenner sets decathlon record at Olympic Games
Bruce Jenner shattered the decathlon world record with 8 618 points in a two day event at Olympic Stadium. He highlighted with a 15 feet 9 inches pole vault and a 4 12.61 1500m final, while Lasse Viren won the distance double and Dwight Stones faced criticism from Canadian organizers. Jenner planned to capitalize on his victory with a movie role book and TV commercials, while crowds cheered his victory lap with Chrystie.
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Dutton and Pruitt Meet Again for Exhibition Outing
Lincoln, Neb. UPI reports John Dutton and Greg Pruitt, familiar Nebraska names, set to face off in Baltimore Colts versus Cleveland Browns exhibition at Memorial Stadium. Dutton, a 1973 Nebraska star, may start for the Colts. Pruitt, Oklahoma Heisman contender, aims to boost Cleveland early this season after a 4-10 1974 and 3-11 1975.
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Giants Release WR Wright and Another Player
The New York Giants cut wide receiver Elmo Wright who is slow to recover from knee surgery six months after the operation. One other player was released as the team prepares for Sunday night game with the New England Patriots.
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Russians demand diver's return amid Olympic controversy
The Moscow crowd protests as diver Serge Nemtsanov seeks permanent resident status. Canada cites laws and Olympic permits, while Russia warns of breaking sports ties if Nemtsanov is not returned. Bruce Jenner wins the decathlon in a backdrop of political pressure at the Games.
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Juniors Split Doubleheader At Pawnee Park
Roberts won the first game 10 2 with a five run fourth and extra innings pitching duel as Jeff Schumacher went the distance for Columbus. Roberts tied it in the sixth then Tim Brandt scored in the bottom of the eighth driven by Brian Foutch. The Juniors improve to 17 15.
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Hutter named athletic director at Bethany College
Dr. David M. Hutter, head football coach at Br NY State University, appointed athletic director at Bethany College in Bethany West Virginia.
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May homer lifts Yankees to 6-4 win over Red Sox
Paris May delivered a three run homer in the eighth after Mickey Rivers and Roy White rallied the Yankees from a 4-2 deficit against the Boston Red Sox. Ed Figueroa earned the win with six innings of work as New York moved to 6-4.
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Olga Korbut’s Montreal Night Shapes Olympic Rivalry
Olga Korbut, 21, insists she does not plan to retire after a tough Montreal finale in which Nadia Comaneci, 14, captured the spotlight. The two gymnasts faced off in a two day team event with Comaneci delivering near perfect scores on bars and beam while Korbut struggled on floor, drawing the crowd’s roar and their attention.
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Local district softball tournament opens at Gerrard Park
The District 3 Women's Fast Pitch Softball Tournament began at Gerrard Park on Friday and runs through Sunday. Three Columbus teams advanced from first round play in a double elimination, with Friday scores including Camperland 10 over Fillmore Fillies 9 and Buffalo Chips 13 over Big Daddys 6. The noon schedule lists Kearney Buffalo Chips versus Columbus Pizza Hut, Field A, followed by Strang versus Seven in the first semifinals at 1 p.m.
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