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Las Vegas Sun

Location

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1976

Page

32

Russian Diver Nemtsanov Returns Home Amid Homesickness

Sergei Nemtsanov left the Montreal area after defecting from the Soviet Olympic diving team, saying he missed home and his grandmother’s illness prompted his decision. He turned himself in and may fly back to Moscow with Aeroflot, after a 12 day stay with Toronto businessman John Fleming and contact with Soviet officials.

Montreal UPI Sergei Nemtsanov Canada Toronto John Fleming Russia Aeroflot Moscow Fleming Nemtsanov New Hampshire Dartmouth College Lake Muskoka Anne Murray

Delaware Lottery Legal Says DA Clears Football Lottery

Delaware Attorney General Richard Wier stated there are no legal obstacles to the state's new football lottery game and that officials can launch the program in a few weeks. His assessment contrasts with NFL officials who pressed to halt the lottery after meetings with state leaders.

Wilmington Del UPI Delaware Richard Wier Wier National Football League NFL Simmons

Fratello Ed Captures Empire Stakes At Saratoga

Fratello Ed a two year old colt ridden by George Martens outlasted a 17 horse field to win the Empire Stakes at Saratoga six furlongs in 1 12 2 5 earning 20055 for Assunta Louis Farms. Heidee's Pal finished second and Vandy Sue third in the purse rich NY bred race.

Saratoga Springs N.Y UPI George Martens Saratoga Heidee Pal Vandy Sue Assunta Louis Farms Fratello Ed

Lions Hope To Overtake Vikings In 14 Team NFC

In Pontiac Michigan the Detroit Lions aim to finally surpass the Minnesota Vikings after years of struggle. The piece notes Detroit believes it can beat Minnesota on the field and end a long losing streak that dated back two seasons.

Detroit Lions Minnesota Vikings Detroit Minnesota Vikings Lions Rick Forzano Lem Barney Levi Johnson Dick Jauron Charlie West Lawrence Gaines Wyoming Steve Owens Gaines Los Angeles Cullen Bryant Ron Jessie Larry Walton Buffalo J.D. Hill Hills David Hill Texas A&i Charlie Sanders Forzano Russ Bolinger Long Beach State Ken Long Purdue John Woodcock Hawaii Greg Landry Bill Munson Joe Reed

Browns pass defense improves says Gregg

Forrest Gregg says the Browns are making progress in pass defense after a 31-7 exhibition win over the Vikings. Cornerback Ron Bolton, from New England, had two interceptions and is adjusting well. Gregg may rotate linebackers Ambrose Babich Hall and others to keep the unit fresh.

Kent, Ohio UPI Forrest Gregg Cleveland Browns Ron Bolton Cleveland Minnesota Vikings Gregg Bolton New England Dick Ambrose Bob Babich Charlie Hall John Garlington Gerald Irons

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