Olympic Opening Stirs Mexico City Pageantry
Mexico City readies the 19th modern Olympic Games opening at Olympic Stadium as 7,300 athletes from 119 nations gather. President Diaz Ordaz will inaugurate amid color while US athletes face minor injuries and high hopes for a record gold haul.
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Wood challenges Matson for Olympic shot put crown
In Mexico City Randy Matson, 1964 Olympic runner up, faces a major test from George Woods of Long Beach as prelims begin. Woods, 6-2 297, aims to throw beyond 70 feet while Matson seeks to reclaim world rhythm after a 67-14 throw in Tahoe Trials.
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Choice seats to Olympics go for $100
Four scalpers have boosted prices for choice seats at the opening ceremonies of the Olympic Games in Mexico City to 100 dollars each. A newsman found tickets at a bank where staff confirmed limited availability and one source said he could obtain unlimited choice seats for 100 dollars each after a phone call. The fixed price is 24 dollars.
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Stop O J Stickers Highlight Stanford USC Showdown
Stanford players wear Stop O J stickers as they prepare to face USC star O J Simpson. The Indians seek a Rose Bowl bid amid 10 straight losses to the Trojans, while USC fears Simpson’s health and the effect of a slick field on game day.
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Penn State UCLA clash and CSLB events on weekend card
College football at the Coliseum features Penn State against UCLA at 1 30 p m and water polo shows Cal State Long Beach versus San Diego State at 1 p m with a CSLB pool game Cal State Long Beach versus UCLA at 7 p m Also Pacific Indoor Rodeo in Anaheim at 2 p m and 8 p m Horse racing at Hollywood Park first post 1 p m quarter horses at Los Alamitos 7 45 p m Motorcycle racing Eight mile Nationals at Ascot Park 8 30 p m Roller games at Olympic Auditorium 8 30 p m Drag Race at Lions Drag Strip Wilmington eliminations 7 p m.
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Draws Favor U S Track Team In Olympic Prelims
U S Olympic coach Payton Jordan praised the lane and heat draws for the 100 meters 800 meters and 400 meter hurdles and field events in Mexico City saying the assignments were perfect for runners Randy Matson from Pampa Texas and Jay Silvester from Smithfield Utah drew late groups easing their chances.
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IOC Orders Sex Tests For Olympic Swimmers
Female swimmers and divers at the Games faced mandatory sex testing after IOC direction. Tests scrape cheek tissue to count chromosomes, with a card promised after the Olympics. Reactions ranged from nerves about telling families to cheeky remarks about using the card for access.
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Hurricanes Dominate LSU 30-0 in Miami Triumph
Miami quarterback David Olivo starred with two touchdowns and a field goal as the Hurricanes overwhelmed eighth ranked LSU 30-0. Ted Hendricks and Jim Huff boosted the defense and special teams with key plays, including three field goals and a fumble recovery that sparked the offense.
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Weekend sports and event lineup on multiple stations
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IOC Warns Doping Violators Will Be Expelled
The International Olympic Committee warned 124 nations in Mexico City that athletes found using dope or stimulants would be expelled from the games.
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