Shorter Heads to Olympics Favors Bid for Back-to-Back Marathon
UPI reports Frank Shorter, the dominant marathoner, aims to finish rather than predict victory at the Olympics. He contends a win is not guaranteed and notes the long race can yield surprising outcomes. Shorter also hopes for a double gold in the 10,000 meters and praises improvements in US support for athletes.
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Office Seeks NL Hitting Streak Record Milestone
Braves outfielder Henry Office extended his hitting streak to 29 games with 3-for-5 and 1-for-4 showings against Montreal as Atlanta swept the Expos 5-2 and 3-0. The stretch nears Tommy Holmes’s 37-game NL mark from 1945, with Andy Messersmith and Phil Niekro dominating on the mound.
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Marshall eager for fresh start with Braves debut
Atlanta signs temperamental Cy Young winner Mike Marshall in a waiver deal sending Lee Lacy and Elias Sosa to the Dodgers. Marshall, 33, seeks relief work after a 4.42 ERA season with Los Angeles and discord rumors, saying he is ready to start fresh with the Braves.
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Prosecution rejects Longet shooting as accidental
Aspen, Colorado prosecutors say the fatal shooting of skier Vladimir Sabich by Claudine Longet was not an accident. District Attorney Frank Tucker cautioned that the case was a tragic incident, not a deliberate act, while noting Longet claimed innocence to a felony murder charge during a June 10 preliminary hearing transcript.
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Davenport Seeks Olympic Berth In U S Trials
At Eugene Willie Davenport 33, a three time Olympian, leads the 110 meter high hurdles as the U S Track and Field Trials judge finalists. Other finals include hammer, women's high jump, and 200 meter dash with Davenport eyeing a return to Montreal. The rule crowns the top three in each event unless standards are met, and coach Leroy Walker could reshuffle relay spots if needed.
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Ali Inoki Friday Fight Question Sparks Fan Debate
Fans debate who wins the Friday boxing exhibition between Muhammad Ali and Japanese wrestler Antonio Inoki. Opinions split on Ali's speed and Inoki’s ground skills, with many predicting a decision or a draw depending on how the match is scored and regulated.
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