Moscow whitewashes world university games amid controversy
Soviet press paints Moscow as a sports paradise while concealing crowding security flaws and incidents at the World University Games. Reports note heckling of Israeli athletes, visa denials, and harassment of Soviet Jews, as well as Cuban brawls and weak Olympic bid signals. Some visitors accuse Soviet media of misquoting or fabricating remarks.
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Lord Killanin
International Olympic Committee
Moscow State University
Robinson's New Philosophy Pays Off with Two Homers
Bill Robinson, once a troubled slugger, found a new approach and powered the Phillies to a 6-3 win over the Padres. He drove in three runs with two long balls after a self-help talk, as NL scores saw Dodgers, Cubs, and Reds winning in other games.
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Jolley Stop Delivers Halt for Oilers in Dallas
In Dallas, Houston Oilers running back Lewis Jolley is stopped after a short gain by Cowboys defenders D. D. Lewis and Cliff Harris. The tackle halts a brief Oilers drive in a preseason or exhibition context.
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Lewis Jolley
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D. D. Lewis
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Oilers Oust Dallas 27-24 in Texas clash
The Houston Oilers beat the Dallas Cowboys 27-24 in a Texas showdown as Dan Pastorini connected with Fred Willis on a 31 yard pass with 1 12 left to seal the Oilers win. Dallas had taken a 24-20 edge on Bob Newhouse’s 25 yard TD run.
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Eichelberger Stockton and Allin lead S M Open in Raleigh
Dave Eichelberger and Dave Stockton tied Buddy Allin for the first round lead at the S&M Open in Raleigh, each firing 67s. They sit near the top for a spot in the U S Professional Match Play Championship, with eight players at 68 and others close behind at 69, as Nicklaus Trevino and Weiskopf loom as match play contenders.
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Roger Watson
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Auburn renames Cliff Hare Stadium for Shug Jordan
Auburn University trustees vote to rename Cliff Hare Stadium Jordan Hare Stadium in honor of coach Shug Jordan who revived the Tigers. The stadium seats 61,261 and the change awaits state legislative formalities. Jordan coached from 1951 to 1972 posting 156 wins and a 1957 national title.
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Wofford
Southeastern Louisiana
No Hitters Put Taiwan In LLWS Finals Against Tucson
In Williamsport Taiwan’s Tainan City used consecutive no hitters to reach the Little League World Series final, facing Tucson, Arizona, after Tucson’s Ed Vosberg allowed a single in the bottom of the sixth but still finished 12-0. Taiwan’s 27-0 win over Tampa set multiple series records and featured a 13-run sixth inning.
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Monterrey
Mexico
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N.Y
Nicklaus and Weiskopf poised for U S Match Play final
Nicklaus and Weiskopf enter the U S Pro Match Play final with a potential PGA Player of the Year showdown likely to decide the award. The event at MacGregor Downs features 16 players, with Nicklaus as defending champ and top seed, and total prize money of 150000.
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George Archer
Grier Jones
Jerry Heard
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Wolverine Rally In Industrial League Softball Night
Wolverine No 4 and Wolverine No 2 clash as Goodyear No 2 meets Central Bank in a doubleheader. Scorers note Steadman on the mound for Wolverine No 4 with 7 strikeouts while Pannell leads Central Bank hitters. later Wolverine No 1 versus No 2 and Goodyear No 2 against Central Bank scheduled for 6:30 and 7:30.
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Martin
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Aisbrooks
Bryant calls full gear drill a rerun in Alabama practice
Alabama football coach Paul Bear Bryant described Thursday’s full gear drill as a rerun with a mix of players, noting everyone did some full speed work. He said the session offered nothing unexpected and resembled a familiar movie scene.
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