Palmer Delivers Two-Hitter In Rain Delays For Orioles
Jim Palmer pitched his second two-hitter of the season despite nearly three hours of rain delays to lift the Baltimore Orioles to a 3-0 win over the Kansas City Royals. Palmer earned his 18th victory and an eighth shutout, moving Baltimore within six games of the Red Sox in the AL East.
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Cleveland
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IOC to mediate Montreal Olympic TV rights dispute
The IOC is poised to intervene as COJO and global networks clash over broadcasting fees for the Montreal Games. COJO seeks 18 million dollars while networks offer 9.3 million, risking limited coverage for a potential audience exceeding 100 million. Radio broadcasts will proceed as negotiations stall.
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NCAA fights plans to share bowl and TV revenue
The NCAA council vows to oppose efforts to distribute bowl game and television revenues to all member schools rather than to the competing teams. President Farak questions the proposals, saying they would hurt many Division I institutions and conferences.
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Women for Fitness NOW forms in Lompoc NOW
Local NOW chapter launches Women for Fitness NOW to boost sport and fitness activities for women. First event is a September backpack trip with plans for skiing snow sport and white water next summer. Members discuss diverse activities from jogging to volleyball and basketball and personal choice of activity.
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Lompoc
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Nancy Feldott
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Linda Evertt
All-Star Game Pits Lakers Gilmore Versus College Stars
Cazzie Russell of the Los Angeles Lakers and Artis Gilmore of the Kentucky Colonels join the same side for Sundays Southern California Pro Summer League All-Star game. Collegians feature UCLA stars Dave Meyers Clyde Mayes John Lambert Gus Williams Ricky Sobers Junior Bridgeman Clifton Pondexter. Pro lineup coached by Larry Creager includes Lucius Allen Paul Westphal Curtis Perry John Drew Bird Averitt George Gervin and Mack Calvin.
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Ricky Sobers
Louisville
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Lucius Allen
Russell
Paul Westphal
Curtis Perry
Phoenix
John Drew
Atlanta
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San Antonio
Mack Calvin
Virginia
Cal IL wins in San Bernardino Little League region
Kurt Brauckmiller hit a homer and went 3-for-4 as Portland beat Kearns 8-4 in San Bernardino. Garden Grove defeated Juneau 5-1 with Mike Richardson earning the win. Consolation wins included Great Falls 7-0 over Reno and Albuquerque 4-3 over Denver led by Albert Padilla. Arizona meets California, Washington vs Hawaii, Montana vs New Mexico, Utah vs Alaska in ongoing regional play.
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Strike at Caliente Track Cancels Dog Racing
Caliente Race Track officials in Tijuana seek court order to end a 2000 worker strike. Greyhound racing canceled through today with possible postponement of planned weekend thoroughbred events. Alba Roja union launched Monday action to force hire of horse grooms to relieve trainers and owners of salaries.
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Mexico
UPI
Caliente Race Track
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When Should Kids Start Competitive Athletics
The Inquisitive Reporter asks Bert Zimmerman about age limits for youth sports. He cites nine as a good age for fair competition and values, noting younger children may play only because of parental pressure and may not mature for serious play. He argues five could be too young unless the child wants to participate.
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K Mart
Bert Zimmerman
1St St
Melinda Duncan
Oak Point
Long Beach Grand Prix Wins State Finance Approval
The Long Beach Grand Prix Association received California state permission to use investor funds for a 1 million race plan. With 634000 in escrow, organizers set a Formula One warmup on September 28 on a 2.3 mile city course and target a March 28 world championship race, making the United States host to two grand prix events.
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California Corporations Commissioner
Long Beach Grand Prix Association
Monaco
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N.Y
Wilt's Rangers upset Breakers in IVA thriller
Wilt Chamberlain and the Southern California Rangers defeated the San Diego Breakers 10-12 13-11 10-12 12-7 12-6 to topple them from first place in the International Volleyball Association. The match lasted 3 hours 40 minutes, drawing 7,238 fans. Chamberlain, player-owner of the Rangers, recorded 39 kills on 85 spikes.
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Rams trade Curran to Chargers for future draft pick
The Rams announce veteran reserve tight end Pat Curran is traded to the San Diego Chargers in exchange for a future draft choice. The deal was disclosed Wednesday.
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UPI
Pat Curran
San Diego Chargers
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