Governor Carter Dines With Stock Car Drivers At Atlanta 500
In 1973 Georgia Governor Jimmy Carter hosted stock car crews and media at the Governor’s Mansion before the Atlanta 500. Carter later greeted drivers in AIR stands, served as honorary starter, and spoke of future welcomes to Washington. He recalled racing ties from New London naval base days and described stock cars as a favored spectator sport.
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Wilkie's Gold Ends American Swim Streak
Scotland's David Wilkie won the 200 meter breaststroke in 2 15.11 at Montreal, ending the United States sweep and signaling his retirement from major competition. He broke the 2 18.21 record, earning Britain's first men's Olympic swimming title in 68 years.
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US Track Fans Struck By Medals Gap At Olympics
At Montreal on Saturday the United States failed to win a medal in the 100 meters for the first time since 1928 as track hopes sagged. John Naber led a U S backstroke sweep with a world record 1 59 19 for his fourth gold, while Scott Wilkie won 2 18 21 for Scotland in the 200 breast. East Germany dominated women swimming and Trinidad claimed the 100 dash with Hasely Crawford. American track and field saw notable outcomes in the 800 and cross country while three U S sprinters advanced in qualifying.
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American Boxers Advance in Olympic Boxing
Montreal AP Charles Mooney led three Americans into the quarter finals with a unanimous decision over Bernardo Anori of Italy. Davey Armstrong and Howard Davis also won, piling up an 11 weight class field as Mooney faces Hwang next Tuesday and Armstrong, Davis set to meet Cuban and Bulgarian opponents respectively.
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United States Routs Czechoslovakia 81 76 in Olympic tilt
The U S beat Czechoslovakia 81 to 76 to finish the Olympic preliminary round undefeated with two games left. Mitch Kupchak led U S scorers with 14 points while Kamil Brabenec topped the Czechs with 24. Coach Dean Smith noted the early start and the team’s spurts as they secure a medal round berth.
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Olympic bribe offer reported in Montreal scandal grows
A Brazilian volleyball referee Antonio Pedro Costa reported a South Korean official offered him a bribe to aid South Korea in a women's match against East Germany. Costa was replaced by Glen Davies as the game ended with South Korea winning 45 11 15 16 14 15 13. The matter is referred to a six member federation appeals jury for investigation amid broader charges of judging favoritism in gymnastics and diving.
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Black Saturday grips Olympic track and field in Montreal
Athletes lament muted 1980s style Olympics as Udo Beyer wins the shot put. Feuerbach and Woods voice disbelief at the atmosphere while Kate Schmidt and Madeline Manning Jackson express deep disappointment. Retrospective blame points to media focus and organizational issues over competition.
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