Spotlight on Olympic drama opens with first day events
The 21st Summer Games begin in Montreal amid political wrangling as Billy Forrester faces East Germany’s Roger Pyttel in a backstroke duel and East German women are favored in the 400 meter medley relay. U S athletes target multiple swimming medals, while Nadia Comaneci and Caroline Englert headline gymnastics as diverse competition unfolds across 21 sports through Aug. 1.
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Fountain Valley
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Stockton
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Caroline Englert
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Fla
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Southern Connecticut State College
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Africans Boycott Rocks Montreal Olympic Games
Mass withdrawals by African nations disrupted the Montreal Olympic opening, with Nigeria Tanzania and others announcing they would not march in the parade. Some nations like Egypt questioned participation while others remained unclear about further withdrawals amid disputes over New Zealand.
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Graham Takes 4 Stroke Lead In Westchester Classic
Australian golfer David Graham shot one under par 70 to reach 12 under 201 after three rounds at Westchester Country Club in Harrison New York securing a four stroke lead over challengers. Mike Wynn of Crittenden Virginia trails with strong earnings this year as he contemplates his tour future.
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Hate Irwin
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HP Bombed By Asheboro in Area 4 Playoff Setback
Asheboro evened the best of seven series at one game each by crushing High Point 11-2. Joe King earned his fifth win, driving in three runs with two hits and scoring once as Asheboro broke it open with four in the sixth and three more in the eighth. Shortstop Ricky Miller starred on defense with seven assists and two double plays.
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U S Basketball Team Readying For Debut
U S men basket ball team opens Olympic bid in Montreal this Sunday facing a strong Italian club in a test of Dean Smith system of defense and team play. Four North Carolina players Kupchak LaGarde Davis and Ford are on the squad.
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Olympic basketball rules differ from U S play
Montreal AP notes that while swimming and track stay the same worldwide, Olympic basketball follows international rules that are more physical than American amateur or pro play. Players adjust to stricter contact and different officiating during the tournament.
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