U S Tops Medals in Pan Am Games Gym and Basketball Wins
Otis Birdsong led a second half surge as the United States beat Cuba 84 78 for a key basketball triumph at the Pan Am Games. Ann Carr and teammates swept gymnastics medals amid crowd boos in Mexico City. The U S total gold reached 87 with 3 days left, swimming dominated with multiple titles and rowing toward more golds.
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Donna Wennerstrom
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Modesto Calif
Olsen Still Star for Rams After 14 Seasons
Merin Olsen, veteran defensive end for the Los Angeles Rams, remains a key starter in a stout front four. At 35, he reflects on a 176 straight starts and 186 NFL games, eyes a Super Bowl, and notes the team’s 4-1 start despite a sputtering offense.
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Red Sox fall in seventh as Reds claim title
Boston fans witnessed a 4-3 seventh game defeat to Cincinnati, ending a 57 year wait for a title. Morgan and Fisk praised the club's effort, while Pete Rose led the Reds and Sparky Anderson hailed the series as tremendous for baseball.
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Sixers Trim Roster After Injuries and Waivers
The Philadelphia 76ers reduced to 12 players by placing center LeRoy Ellis on the injured list and waiving forwards Jerry Baskerville and Allan Bristow. Ellis has a knee injury and will miss the first five regular season games.
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49ers waive Hayes add Beasley for speed
San Francisco 49ers place veteran Bob Hayes on waivers to create room for Terry Beasley who returns from a brief retirement. Hayes had been traded this summer and benched after a lackluster week prior, with rookie Mike Holmes taking his spot.
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