Jenner and Griffin shaped by Olympic hopes and pro chances
The piece discusses Bruce Jenner aiming to win the decathlon at the upcoming Olympics as a path to a Hollywood career and major endorsements. It also asks if Archie Griffin can succeed with the Cincinnati Bengals despite concerns about his size.
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Pete Dawkins Resumes Duties At Army War College
Col Pete Dawkins is stationed at the Army War College in Carlisle Pennsylvania. A former West Point All American, Dawkins served early in Vietnam advising a Vietnamese airborne battalion, studied at Princeton, and is on track for a high Army rank potentially reaching chief of staff.
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Stan Williams earns 4-A baseball MVP honor
Stan Williams of Lakewood is CIF Southern Section 4-A baseball MVP unanimously. He went 12-2 with a 1.11 ERA in 94-plus innings, hit .435 and 15 doubles, and was 10-for-18 in playoffs. Williams also played outfield when not pitching for the Lakewood Lancers.
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Montréal Olympics: First North American Games in 44 years
Summary of key Olympic facts: 1976 Montreal hosts the Summer Games marking Canada’s first, with Montreal to meet July 17 to August 1. Notable details include women’s event progression, torch relay milestones, the five colored rings emblem, flame transport steps from Olympia to Montreal, and historic U S athletes like Alvin Kraenzlein at Paris 1900.
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White Sox turn to rookie as Brooks Robinson bid fades
In a 14-8 win over the Kansas City Royals, rookie Kevin Bell starred with an inside the park grand slam and a 3-for-5 day, boosting his early major league impact after being recalled from the minors. Jim Spencer and Jorge Orta added homers as Chicago gains confidence in the new lineup.
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Troll Angel trio throws game and coach from Angels
The Minnesota Twins routed the California Angels 10 to 6 as they piled up 17 hits. Angels manager Dick Williams catcher Andy Echebarren and pitching coach Billy Muffett were ejected after heated exchanges with umpires. Dave Chalk was involved in an early collision with Rod Carew at first.
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City Softball Tiffany Stylize 28 Pines Nursery Nitros 4
Polly Schutz went 4 for 5 with a homer and strong run support led by Terry Lee who tripled doubled and singled. Lynne Harmon homered and added a single while earning the win on the mound.
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Babe Zaharias Invitational Set With 100000 Prize
LPGA’s Babe Zaharias Invitational Classic opens Thursday at Tanglewood with 80 professionals and nine amateurs. The event offers 100000 in prize money and features 48 of the top 50 money winners, with Sandra Haynie the notable exception due to a back injury.
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