Killanin to step down as IOC president in 1980
Lord Killanin announced he would end his eight year term as president of the International Olympic Committee this summer. He noted recent events and boycotts have influenced his decision and said Los Angeles 1984 Olympics should proceed.
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Lake Placid
N.Y
Afghanistan
U.S
Carter
Moscow
Burma
New Zealand
Robert Muldoon
National Olympic Committee
Olympic Council of Ireland
Los Angeles
Injunction Looms Over Sneva Indy Start Controversy
In Indianapolis a dispute brews over Tom Sneva driving a backup car in the Indianapolis 500. Wayne Woodward claims he may seek an injunction to keep Sneva from starting in Woodward's No. 81, after Sneva swapped to car No. 89. Sponsorship tied to Woodward car was cited, though Sneva says funds were for the driver.
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Jerry O’connell
Tom Sneva
Woodward
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Sneva
U.S. Auto Club
Vern Schuppan
al Loquasto
Schuppan
Canadian divers edge toward new careers at 1980 nationals
At Etobicoke Olympium three veterans Janet Nutter Scott Cranham and Ken Armstrong announced this would be their last nationals all three won gold medals in Toronto Linda Cuthbert remained upbeat after a head injury while Debbie Fuller made a notable debut placing second in the women's 10 metre platform The team selection for Moscow was shifted to Europe or Asia due to the boycott and the divers face new futures with coaching or advisory roles
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Janet Nutter
Scott Cranham
Ken Armstrong
Ingersoll, Int
Cranham
Armstrong
Nutter
Canadian Amateur Diving Association
Linda Cuthbert
Cuthbert
Debbie Fuller
Montreal
Elizabeth MacKay
Ste. Foy
Que
Canada
Moscow
Afghanistan
Fuller
MacKay
David Snively
Lachine
Enika Kiefer
Europe
Asia
Kenny
Medicine Hat Boxers Split Results in Regina Card
Six fighters from the Medicine Hat Boxing Club competed in Regina with two wins and two losses reported. Mike Spiry won a unanimous decision at 75 pounds, Rob Risling took a split decision at 85 pounds, while Colin Hyland was scratched after his opponent fractured a cheekbone.
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Regina
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Mike Pelletier
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Zack Cleframont
Colin Hyland
Rome Martin
Darcy Nofield
Rod Risling
Mike Perricone
Mike Bigland
Russell Roome
Soo Line Club
Weyburn
Brent Gutfriend
Rosario Carter
Dale Walters
Astoria
Vancouver
Pat Fiacco
Fiacco
Belleville
Ontario
Walters
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