Taiwan team barred from Olympic Games in Montreal
The Republic of China team kept its name flag and anthem but was barred from entry as the IOC Executive Board recommended exclusion. Officials hope to challenge the decision with possible protest or competing under a neutral banner.
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Lompoc 13s sweep to District 1 Babe Ruth title
Lompoc 13-year-olds win the District 1 championship by sweeping a nine‑team double elimination tourney, finishing 4–0 with a 9–4 victory over Santa Maria in Paso Robles. Denny Marable hurled another winning performance, backed by key extra base hits from Grossi and teammates, with two weeks before the State Central Section Championships in San Luis Obispo starting July 24.
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San Luis Obispo
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Marable
Baseball standings from United Press International
The American League East teams lead with New York 50 31 and Boston 40 41 as Baltimore and Detroit trail. West features Kansas City 51 31 and Texas 43 537 with Oakland Minnesota Chicago and California also listed. Saturday and Sunday results include Milwaukee 3 Texas 1 and Boston 6 Minnesota 4 among others with various 1st and 2nd games listed.
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All-stars faceoff: Jones versus Fidrych in classic duel
Philadelphia preview of the 47th mid summer classic stars Randy Jones for the National League and Mark Fidrych for the American League. Fidrych starts for the AL while Ones, the majors wins leader with 16, will start for the NL. The matchup pits two top gate attractions before a large All-Star crowd and the U.S. president.
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Mark Fidrych
United States
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Palmer and Carner Lead Open Playoff Battle
In Springfield Pennsylvania three players contest an 18 hole playoff for the U S Women's Open Sandra Palmer JoAnne Carner and Lady Luck both Palmer and Carner finished four over par 292 after 72 holes with Palmer and Carner trading leads Carner sank a five foot putt on the 17th to move one up on Palmer in the final round standings
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Lady Luck
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Luck
Ford condemns IOC ruling excluding Taiwan athletes
President Ford criticized the International Olympic Committee decision to bar Taiwan athletes from the Montreal games. He telephoned U.S. Olympic Committee president Phillip Krumm and called the ruling a bad decision if it stands, according to White House press secretary Ron Nessen.
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Lompoc Hosts Open With 10-2 Win in Babe Ruth Tourney
In the District 1 Babe Ruth 14-15 year-olds tourney at Pioneer Park, Lompoc Hosts defeated Nipomo 10-2 to stay in the winner's bracket. Jeff Bettendorf earned the win with two relief innings, hitting a solo homer, while Mitch Mc Daniels led with three hits.
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Peter Martinez
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Tom Vega
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Nastase Wins In Windy Grand Slam of Tennis
Ilie Nastase defeated Manuel Orantes 6 4 6 3 to win the $150000 event and the $75000 top prize in Myrtle Beach. Orantes earned $40000, while Jimmy Connors beat Arthur Ashe 6 4 7 6 for third place and $20000 in the consolation match. The wind, clocked at 10 knots, disrupted play and aided Nastase's power game.
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Caldwell Takes 3rd In Quad Cities Open
Rex Caldwell of Lompoc earned $7,100 for third place at the Quad Cities Open in Coal Valley Illinois. Caldwell tied for the lead after two rounds but John Lister surged with a final two rounds of 65 and 67 to win by four strokes. Caldwell posted 66 68 69 69 for 272 12 under.
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Rex
Tournament schedule shows multiple daily games and brackets
Weekend results list games with scores for Saturday and Sunday, followed by bracket pairings for Monday through Thursday and Friday. The schedule includes teams Travs Paso A Grande WAFB San Luis S. Ynez Nipomo Hosts Atasco S. Maria TUESDAY matches and potential winners and losers advancing through rounds 7 to 19 with times varying from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
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S. Maria
Miller captures British Open with record 66 final round
John Miller wins the 105th Open at Royal Birkdale with a 279 total nine under par. He finishes six shots ahead of Jack Nicklaus and Seve Ballesteros while Briton rival Ray Floyd trails in fourth at 286. Miller climbs into golfing immortality after a conservative final round that included an eagle on the 15th.
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Troon
Severiano Ballesteros
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Britain
Tom Morris
Bobby Jones
Sam Snead
Ae Aiviero
Ray Floyd
Tom Kite
Hubie Green
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Packers End Brockington Trade Bid With Training Camp Return
John Brockington, the unhappy running back seeking a trade to Los Angeles Miami or Oakland, has reported to the Green Bay Packers training camp prepared to compete for the season with the team.
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