Romanian girl sparks Olympic fuss at Montreal Games
On opening day in Montreal, the United States swept the men’s swimming events led by Mike Bruner and Steve Gregg, while East Germany dominated women’s events. A 15-year-old Romanian, Nadia Camancci, earned a perfect 10 on uneven bars triggering Russian protest. The U S basketball team opened with a 106-86 win over Italy as politics overshadowed several teams withdrawing amid the South Africa issue.
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Graham Talks Way To Victory at Westchester Classic
Australian golfer David Graham rose from a tense finale to win the Westchester Classic by three strokes at Westchester Country Club, finishing 12 under par 272 after a final round 71. He earned 60 000 dollars, playing with clubs he designed himself, as top rivals including Fuzzy Zoeller Tom Watson and Ben Crenshaw faltered.
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Youth Combines To Deliver Astros A Win In Split
Ed Herrmann and rookie Dan Larson teamed up for a Sunday doubleheader sweep of the Montreal Expos as Houston rallied to a 7-6 win and 14-1 rout. Herrmann belted seven hits in 10 at bats, while Larson pitched five-hitter in his big league debut. Other NL results included Reds over Pirates 9-8, Mets 2 Braves 0, Giants 5-4 over Cardinals then 4-5 in 10, Phillies 2 Dodgers 1, and Padres 3-1 over Chicago.
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Kupchak Believes In U S Cagers for Olympic team
Mitch Kupchak rebutted critics of the U S center lineup after a 106 86 opening win over Italy in Montreal under coach Dean Smith. Kupchak and Tom LaGarde scored 19 and 12 as the Americans eased past Italy while Russia crushed Mexico 120 77 in the opener.
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High Point Rises To Tie As Area 3 Playoff Resumes
High Point Post 87 and Asheboro resume the American Legion Area 3 baseball playoff at McCrary Field after the game shift from Finch Field. The best of seven series is tied 1-1 following Asheboro’s 11-2 win. The next two games move to Finch Field Tuesday and Wednesday at 7 43 p m with Myers and Little expected to pitch for their teams.
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English Driver Wins GP at Brands Hatch
James Hunt won the crash marred British Grand Prix at Brands Hatch beating world champion Miki Lauda by 52 seconds. Hunt, in a McLaren, clocked 1 hour 3 minutes 27.6 seconds for 76 laps, average 115.19 mph. Lauda finished second in a Ferrari, 53.06 seconds back. Jody Scheckter of South Africa was third for Tyrrell-Ford. Hunt sustained a wrist injury in an early pileup that delayed the race an hour.
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Rankin's Earnings Rise After Columbus Victory
Judy Rankin, 31, of Midland Texas, boosted season earnings to 110,614 after winning the Columbus Classic. She shot 67 68 70 for a 205 at Riviera CC, five ahead of Patty Bradley and Hollis Stacy. JoAnne Carner finished fourth at 211, with Amy Alcott and Donna Caponi Young tied for fifth at 212.
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U S Boxers Win at Montreal Olympic Boxing
American boxers led by Charles Mooney and Sugar Ray Leonard won their bouts in Montreal as the United States opened strong in boxing. Russians Valery Limasov and Valery Rachkev also posted wins, while Cuba prepared to enter later with Jorge Hernandez and Luis Martinez.
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