U S questions Olympic future after Montreal outcome
AP analysis recalls the U S medal tally of 54 and debates state aid versus free enterprise in sport. It notes Russia and East Germany gain ground, critics urge reform, and profiles Krumm, Wilkins, and Jenner while praising varied American performances in boxing, wrestling, swimming, and women's events.
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Will Grimsley
Montreal
United States
Soviet Union
East Germany
U.S
America
Detroit
Philip O. Krumm
Krumm
Kenosha
Wis
Munich
Steve Williams
Houston McTear
Dave Roberts
Dwight Stones
Dedicated To The Ones Love Father My Country
A fragment notes a youth whose mother died while he was at games in Montreal and who planned to visit her grave as he dedicates himself to loved ones and country. The text reflects personal tragedy tied to sports.
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Montreal
Post 87 At Home After Win In Western Playoff
The Charlotte Post 87 and Charlotte Newell clash in game five of the American Legion Western playoff at Finch Field. High Point ties the series at two after beating Newell 6-3 with Jon Davis expected to start and Brick Smith likely to pitch for Charlotte. The rotation favors High Point with three starters against four for Charlotte Newell Post 287. Rain is hoped for to shift advantages.
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Charlotte — Post 87
American Legion
Charlotte Newell
Finch Field
High Point
Newell
Jon Davis
Brick Smith
Charlotte
Smith
Charlotte-Newell
High Point Edges Newell In Slugfest Pitch Duel
High Point and Newell combined for 27 hits as Robert Edwards pitched a full game for Post 87 with 10 strikeouts. Lackey and Flowe homered for the visitors, while Hartman praised catcher Mike Williams for calling a smart game. Newell built jams but High Point held on despite several errors by both sides. Smithfield edged Laurinburg 64 in road semifinal play, with series attention on tonight’s possible clinch.
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Chuck Hartman
Newell
Robert Edwards
Mike Miller
Edwards
Hartman
Robert
Mike Williams
Post 87
High Point
Dan Moran
Lackey
Smithfield
Johnston County
Laurinburg
Petty Wins Pocono 500 in Tight Finish
Richard Petty wins the 500 mile Pocono race at Mount Pocono, beating Buddy Baker by a car length after David Pearson faltered late. Petty earns about $20,000, while Baker surpasses $1 million in career winnings.
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Mount Pocono
Richard Petty
Pocono International Raceway
Petty
David Pearson
Pearson
Baker
Benny Parsons
Parsons
Cale Yarborough
Yarborough
Niki Lauda In Critical Condition After Grand Prix Crash
World champion driver Niki Lauda remained in critical condition in Mannheim after a three car crash at the German Grand Prix. Doctors fear lung damage from fumes and report facial burns expected to need plastic surgery. surgery possible after two weeks.
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Niki Lauda
Mannheim
West Germany
Mannheim Medical Hospital
Lauda
Niki
Beck captures CGA amateur title in Charlotte match
Chip Beck dominated Jim Holmes at Carriel Country Club posting a five and one victory in a 36 hole CGA amateur final. The Fayetteville teen used sharp irons and steady putting to seal his fifth win in six matches while Holmes struggled with the course and late pins.
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Charlotte
Chip Beck
Carolinas Golf Association
CGA
Jim Holmes
Fayetteville
Cra
Carriel Country Club South Course
Aiken
5.C
Hale van Hay
Beck dominates CGA round with eagle and birdies
Beck, a wiry 160-pound golfer, shoots five birdies and an eagle through 12 holes of the CGA tournament, including a 560 yard eighth hole eagle. Holmes struggles, being three under after 12 with no bogeys before Beck staggers with two bogeys and a double bogey from hole 13 onward.
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Holmes
Beck
Nervous Allin Wins Pleasant Valley Classic by One Stroke
Brian Allin, a Vietnam veteran and artilleryman, survived a tense final round to edge Ben Crenshaw by one stroke and claim his fifth PGA title, his first since 1974. Crenshaw surged late but fell short as Allin steadied on the 70th hole with a 25-foot birdie putt.
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Sutton
Mass
Brian Bua Allin
Vietnam
Allin
Rob Menne
Ben Crenshaw
Crenshaw
Ailin
Petty Wins Grand National at Pocono in 200 Laps
The finish of Sunday's 135000 Grand National at Pocono Raceway lists Richard Petty in a Dodge, 200 laps at 15.674 mph average. Winners include Buddy Baker in a Ford, Benny Parsons in Chevrolet, David Pearson in Mercury, Lennie Pond in Chevrolet, and Cecil Gordon in Chevrolet among top finishers.
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Pocono International Raceway
Richard Petty
Dodge
Buddy Baker
Ford
Benny Parsons
Chevrolet
David Pearson
Mercury
Lennie Pond
Cecil Gordon
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Uncle Sam
National Collegiate Athletic Association
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Leipzig
Mac Wilkins
Dean Smith
Bruce Jenner
Nadia Comanec
Krumin
Howard Davis
Glen Cove
N.Y
High Point Enterprise
Mark Lackey
Jeff Flowe
Wilamy
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Dunn
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Victory Circle
Dale Inman
Nascar
Petry
Ender
al Rockingham
Bobby Allison
Allison
Bobby
Allin Victor
Holmes Holmes
Hut Holmes
Bud Allin
Pocono
Buddy Arrington
Jacke Rogers
Richard Childress
Dave Sisen
Ed Negre
Joe Mihahe
Skip Manning
Bobby Wawak
Ray
Dick May
Terry Bivins
Dean Dalton
Frank Warren
James Hylton
Henley Gray Chevrolet
JD McDuffie
Dave Marcis
Jimmy Means
Darrell Waltrip
Gary Meyers
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Bruce Hill
Tighe Scott
Dick Brooks
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Travis Tiler
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Bill Hollar
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