OSU boss pledges probe after alleged recruiting payments
Ohio State University athletic director Ed Weaver said he would look into claims from The State News that OSU alumni paid traffic and travel costs to recruit prospects. He denied knowledge of any violations and said no NCAA or Big Ten charges had been communicated.
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Soviet diver Nemtsanov defects for love says Montreal paper
The Montreal Gazette reports Soviet Olympic diver Sergei Nemtsanov, 17, defected not for politics but for the American girl he met in Fort Lauderdale. Officials deny knowledge of the romance and say he plans to go to the United States, with a Canadian visa extension granted while he sorts his future.
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Montreal Gazette
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Mikhail Baryshnikov
Bolshoi
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New York
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Kolesov
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Rupp Says NCAA Team Should Lead U S in Olympics
Adolph Rupp argues the United States should send its top NCAA championship basketball team to future Olympic Games. He cites his Kentucky Fabulous Five’s 1948 gold medal and warns against giving rivals an advantage ahead of the Moscow Games.
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United States
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Russia
Dean Smith
Kansas
Smith
U.S
Phog Allen
North Carolina
Elder Statesman
Yugoslavia
Padres blank Braves 7 0 in doubleheader sweep
San Diego rookie Rick Sawyer held Atlanta to one hit per inning as the Padres won 7-0 to complete the doubleheader sweep. Sawyer, 28, traded from the Yankees’ Syracuse farm club, said he lets opponents hit the ball while hoping for strong defense.
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Killanin warns Russia not to play politics
IOC president Lord Killanin warned Russia against political interference in the Olympics and said the IOC would cancel the Games if such moves recur. He noted Canada’s Taiwan dispute nearly ended Montreal 1976 and cited revised IOC rules allowing immediate action against politicized participation, with costs of staging the Games highlighted.
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Major League Leaders Baseball Leaders United Press International
Major league leaders listed by batting averages home runs and runs batted in for both leagues. Names include Griffey Rose and Foster in the National League and Brett LeFlore Munson Carew and Carty in the American League with top home run and stolen base figures.
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R. H. Pet
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Schmidt
Phil
Foster
Cin
Morgan
Robinson
Pitt
Bando
Oak
L.may
Balt
Jackson
Hendrick
Clev
Yastrzemski
Bos
Luzinski
Mayberry
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Burroughs
Tex
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Mileti eyeing move of Cleveland Crusaders to Minnesota
Promoter Nick Mileti and aides meet with St Paul leaders to discuss transferring the WHA Cleveland Crusaders to Minnesota amid pledged 3000 season tickets. Mileti, a former owner, remains a general partner as talks unfold with local civic and business figures.
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Minnesota North Stars
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Jack Vivan
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Moore
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Cardenals sue Chicago cops over airport incident
Jose Cardenal and wife Patricia file a 750000 federal suit against the city of Chicago Police Superintendent and Patrolman Dennis Dickson. They allege assault false arrest and rights violations stemming from a July 3 1975 O Hare incident. Dickson says he requested the Cardena ls move their car and was assaulted.
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Dennis Dickson
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Jose
O'Hare
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Olympic runners and critics mix in Montreal report
Montreal dispatch highlights U S track team's brief Olympic life three weeks in. Leroy Walker defends baton passes under rain as relay swimmers and sprinters press on. Shirley Babashoff faces awkward interviews while others discuss Teofilio Stevenson and Charlie Finley cases and Juantorena’s double sprint feats.
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Shirley Babashoff
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