Matthews Collett Booted From Olympics In Munich
IOC banned United States runners Vince Matthews and Wayne Collett for disrespecting the Star Spangled Banner and refused to return a gold medal to swimmer Rick DeMont for ephedrine use. The action could cost the U.S. a favorite 400 meter relay team medal as other events crown multiple winners and standings shift in Munich Olympic competition.
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Matthews Says He Meant No Disrespect At Olympical Event
Vince Matthews denies disrespecting the flag or anthem at the Olympic Stadium. He and Wayne Collett faced questions after Collett and Matthews performed a controversial act during the Star Spangled Banner. Matthews, a Brooklyn resident, defends his actions amid the incident.
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Olympic feats in London 1948 feature champions and controversy
The report highlights Karoly Takacs in pistol shooting, Fanny Blankers-Koen’s four golds, Harrison Dillard’s near-miss in hurdles, and the Cola Matthews Wayne Collett incident sparked by medal ceremony boos. It also notes Jack Nicklaus leading in the World Series of Golf at Firestone with Brewer Trevino and Player among contenders.
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Akron, Ohio
UPI
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Lee Trevino
Gary Player
WSOG
Lompoc Flyers Aim for Reno Air Races
Tony Ebel and Red Blackburn of Lompoc head to Reno for the annual air races with their sport biplanes. Their entourage includes Walden Cooper and others as they seek prize money after finishing in the top 24 last year. Each six lap race features planes reaching 180 mph at 50 to 200 feet above ground.
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Red
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Ashe Tops Smith as Open Semifinals Set
In Forest Hills semifinal action at the U.S. Open, Arthur Ashe defeated Stan Smith in straight sets 7-6 6-4 7-5 to reach the final four. Cliff Richey advanced to meet Ashe after a 36 6-1 6-4 6-2 win over Frew McMillan. Ilie Nastase eliminated Fred Stolle in four sets.
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Frew McMillan
Ilie Nastase
Romania
Fred Stolle
Red Sox surge to top AL East with 10-4 win over Yankees
Boston captures first place for the year with a 10-4 victory over New York, moving a half game ahead of Detroit and two games up in the loss column. Tommy Harper drives in three, Rico Petrocelli homers, and Sonny Siebert earns the win as Boston rides a hot streak.
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Eddie Kasko
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Tommy Davis
Senate backs ABA NBA merger while striking reserve clause
The Senate antitrust subcommittee approved the merger of the American and National Basketball associations in a 5-0 vote and moved to exempt it from antitrust law. It also eliminated the reserve clause for existing and future contracts as a condition of approval, with opposition from NBA players leaders.
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District motocross trophies set for Spillway Park Sunday
Sunday at Spillway Park Santa Maria District high point trophies will be awarded to top motocrossers. Five statues per class will be handed out and Lompoc Slow Pokes Motorcycle Club aims to have strong showings. Harvey Wynne leads Lompoc rivals in the large bike class with Czerwinski and Marshall expected to contend next season.
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