US Olympians suffer setbacks as Matthews Collett are ousted
The U S Olympic Committee receives IOC reprimand after Vince Matthews and Wayne Collett are barred from further competition for insubordinate behavior on the victory stand. Jim Ryan also relinquishes a possible gold after a fall in the 400 meters. The IOC warned the U S O C that further violations could cost medals and emphasized respect for Olympic conditions.
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Yaz Clout Keeps Sox in First
Carl Yastrzemski hit a two run homer and Luis Tiant won his seventh straight as the Boston Red Sox beat the New York Yankees 4-2 to maintain a half game lead in the AL East. Tiant improved to 11-4 while the Sox built a 3-0 first inning lead and held on amid scattered scoring.
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Coast grid powerhouses face top national teams this weekend
UCLA hosts Nebraska in a high profile opener with new offense and stars Jim McAllister and Mark Harmon. USC targets Arkansas with Mike Rae and a stellar receiving corps led by Charles Young while Cal, led by Steve Bartkowski, opens vs Colorado.
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Lompog Record Sports Update
Jeff Bannister of Los Angeles dropped out after the sixth event while Bruce Jenner of Sandy Hook Conn moved back in the pack. Russia and East Germany stood third with 56 points as the meet progressed.
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Evert Falls to Melville in US Open Semi Final
Chris Evert, 17, was defeated 6-4 6-2 by 26 year old Kerry Melville of Australia in the US Open semi finals at Forest Hills. Melville will face Billie Jean King in Saturday's final after King beat Margaret Court 6-4 6-4.
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Namath and Chargers Prep for Exhibition Showdown
The Jets and Chargers meet in a final preseason game with Joe Namath starting the first half and Bob Davis taking over after the break. San Diego also plans to use John Had as quarterback while defenses anchor play.
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Spitz to star with Bob Hope on TV special
Olympic champion swimmer Mark Spitz will debut on a Bob Hope television special airing October 5 on NBC. A spokesman said Spitz may do a standup routine with Hope, with writers deciding his exact role. Spitz won seven gold medals at Munich.
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IOC Chief Brundage Says Rhodesian Remark Misinterpreted
IOC president Avery Brundage clarified his memorial service remark on Rhodesia linking it to sport. He said the comment was misinterpreted and stressed no intent to tie Rhodesia disputes to terrorism, following protests from African national Olympic committees.
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Senate approves bill to protect foreign Olympic guests
The Senate Judiciary Committee, at Secretary of State Rogers request, backed a bill making it a federal crime to attack or murder foreign official guests including 1976 Winter Olympics athletes. The measure imposes life imprisonment max and protects any foreign visitor named by the secretary of state.
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Abolish win ceremony urged by Connolly and Moore
Olga Connolly and Ken Moore called Friday for abolishing the Olympic victory ceremony citing past onstand protests and tensions. They argued the ceremonies distract from athletes as critics urged removing medals and national symbols to reduce prejudice and division.
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