Aging Discus Star Al Oerter Eyes Fifth Olympic Gold
Al Oerter, 39 and out of competition eight years, plans a comeback aiming for a fifth Olympic gold in Moscow 1980. He credits inheritance and a relaxed approach, weighing 245 pounds, and outlines a staged path from local meets to national championships and then international competition. He recalls past wins in Melbourne 1956 Rome 1960 Tokyo 1964 and Mexico City 1968.
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AP reports a flurry of signings and trades across basketball football hockey and soccer. Notable moves include Richard Washington to the Kansas City Kings and John Lucas to the Houston Rockets.
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