Flag raising at Munich Olympics stirs crowd
At the 20th Olympiad opening ceremony in Munich US Olympic Committee president Clifford H Buck and basketball star Tom Burleson observed as Americans sang the Star Spangled Banner. Organizers limited participants but over 100 Americans gathered in the plaza for the flag raising brotherhood.
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Matthews Tops Evans In Tuneup To Strengthen U S 400 Hopes
Vince Matthews 24 of Brooklyn defeated former Olympic champion Lee Evans 44.7 to 44.8 in a Munich tuneup heat signaling Matthews as the leading U S contender for the 400. Prefontaine set a two mile American record in a 3,000 meter race misrouted as two miles. Seagren failed to show best form with a pole vault issue while IOC moves affect winter games.
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Court holds Emprise monopolistic in MLB concessions
Federal judge Justice Tom C. Clark found Emprise Corporation violated antitrust laws by controlling concessions at 10 major league parks. Charles O. Finley was awarded 846000 in triple damages for losses totaling 282168 over 1964 1967. Clark noted long term contracts and loans to teams created a dominant market and described concessions as a unique market for beer and hot dogs.
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Lions Redskins Preseason Clash Highlights Defense Test
United Press International reports a nationally televised preseason game with the Lions facing the Washington Redskins as both teams seek to prove stout on defense. The Redskins’ offense has dominated spring play, while other exhibition matchups include Atlanta versus Miami and multiple Sunday games across the league.
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Unser leads California 500 practice with 195.202 mph pole pace
Bobby Unser paced Ontario Motor Speedway with a 195.202 mph lap in Olsonite Eagle, fastest among six drivers over 190 mph. Johnny Rutherford also logged passes above 190 while Mario Andretti, Al Unser, Gordon Johncock and Jerry Grant joined the 190+ group in Thursday action.
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Ostler sports column preview and notes
Sports editor Scott Ostler provides brief notes and quick takes on current games, athletes, and upcoming matchups. The column captures team form, notable performances, and league buzz with concise, period-voice commentary.
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Karl leads L&M Open into match play showdown
Richie Karl shot a course record seven under 65 to lead the L&M Open after two rounds. Veteran Dave Stockton notes the top eight qualify for the $150,000 U.S. Professional Match Play on the same course, with Nicklaus Palmer Trevino and others awaiting their turn.
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Six inducted into Hockey Hall of Fame in Toronto
Inductees include Gordie Howe Jean Beliveau Bernie Geoffrion Weston Adams and the late Reginald Smith and Hap Holmes. Howe highlighted by a 21 all star seasons 186 total members now 136 players 43 builders seven referees.
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Billingham leads Reds to 6-0 victory over Expos
Reds ace Jack Billingham pitched a complete shutout as Cincinnati beat Montreal 6-0 securing first place in the NL West. Milwaukee split a doubleheader with Texas, Jim Lonborg winning 4-3 in the nightcap after a 4-1 opener loss. May 16 marked Billingham’s breakout period as he improved to 9-4 since May 20.
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Dodgers Begin 10-Game Swing With Pirates Doubleheader
The Dodgers, after two shutouts of St. Louis, start a 10-game road trip with a doubleheader against the Pittsburgh Pirates in Pittsburgh.
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