Montreal Open Minus Taiwan And Nigeria
The 1976 Montreal Games opened to 7,000 athletes from 112 nations with a grand ceremony but Taiwan and Nigeria were absent due to political disputes. Algeria refused participation over New Zealand’s rugby tour of South Africa, signaling a potential broader boycott. The Games run through August 1 with expected strong showings from the United States, the Soviet Union, and East and West Germany, and costs rising to about 1.4 billion Canadian dollars.
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Algiers
Algeria
Montreal
New Zealand
South Africa
Olympic Movement
Somalia
Mauritius
Tanzania
United States
Russia
East
West Germany
Olga Korbut
Munich
Peking
Republic of China
IOC
Canada
Taiwan
Jean-Claude Ganga
Supreme Council For Sport In Africa
Ganga
Olympic Flame Lights Montreal Opening amid Global Viewers
The XXI Olympiad opens in Montreal as 7,000 athletes march into Olympic Stadium under flags from nations. A global audience of about 1 billion witnesses the ceremony with a televised flame relay, pigeons released, and Queen Elizabeth II declaring the games open. Taiwan and Nigeria are absent amid political frictions.
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Montreal
Taiwan
Nigeria
International Olympic Committee
Republic of China
Canada
China
Olympic Stadium
Athens
Weekend and Monday Game Schedule Highlights
Sunday schedule lists Ki Bears against Chiefs at 6 30 p m Hammers meet Oilers at 8 30 Ka Pirates face Cardinals at 6 40 Saints take on Pirates at 8 30 K3 Sparkplugs clash Canaries at 6 30 Sweathogs meet Jaybirds at 7 30 Redbirds face Ponytails at 6 30 Monday shows Yankees versus Giants at 6 20 Mavericks meet Cardinals at 8 30 K2 Mavericks play Royals at 6 30 Braves host Giants at 8 30 K1 Bulls clash Tigers at 6 40 Cardinals meet Angels at 7 30 Astros face Guess Who at 8 30
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Redbirds Keep Jones From Closing In On 30
Randy Jones pitched poorly but still allowed four runs as the St Louis Cardinals beat the San Diego Padres 4-2. Ted Simmons hit his third homer and Mike Anderson collected three hits to pace the Cardinals offense. Lynn McGlothen earned the win, with Al Hrabosky closing for the save as San Diego suffered its sixth straight loss.
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Philadelphia
Mike Anderson
Jed
Cardinals
Johnny Grubb
Jerry Turner
San Diego
Lynn McGlothen
Padres
al Hrabosky
Yankees
Rangers
Ken Holtzman
New York
Holtzman
Jeff Burroughs
Roy Howell
Holtamar
Chicago White Sox
Bert Blyleven
Giants edge Phillies in fastestNL game this season
Bobby Murcer hit his 12th homer with two out in the ninth to break a one hour 32 minute, six inning duel between the Giants Halicks and the Phillies Kaat. Reds beat Expos 4 3 in ten with Jose Morales infield chop scoring Jorgensen then Concepcion RBI in left off Kerrigan to win. Dodgers top Cubs 4 1 on Renko error and Russell Lopes drives. Astros edge Mets 4 3 as Watson homers in fourth behind Dierker win. Pirates 1 Braves 2 as Zisk Stargell homer in rough start. Golf: David Green shoots 68 for 131 after two rounds at Westchester Classic.
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Kid Halicks
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Tony Perez
Cesar Geronimo
Dave Concepcion
Joe Kerrigan
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Los Angeles
Bill Russell
Davey Lopes
RBI
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Houston
Jon Matlack
Bob Watson
Larry Dierker
Gene Pentz
Pirates
Braves
Richie Zisk
Willie Stargell
Jerry Reuss
Pittsburgh
Zisk
Friday and Saturday Baseball Scoreboard Totals and Pairings
Friday scores include Kansas City 2 Boston 1 1-1 and other results Baltimore 5 California 4 Detroit 1 Oakland 0 in 11 innings. Cleveland 7 Minnesota 6 Chicago 5 Milwaukee 2 New York 3 Texas 0. Saturday schedules list multiple games including Atlanta at Pittsburgh St Louis at San Diego Houston at New York Philadelphia at San Francisco Montreal at Cincinnati Chicago at Los Angeles and others with tým matchups and pitcher notes.
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China At Heart Of Future Olympic Politics
Montreal reports politics will cloud the Olympic movement with China at the center. IOC president Lord Killanin cites mainland China Taiwan disputes and Africa walkouts amid pressure over recognition, with Nigeria’s walkout noted as an example of growing tensions.
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Montreal
Taiwan
Nigeria
Lord Killanin
International Olympic Committee
Moscow
Killanin
IOC
Peking
Republic of China
Avery Brundage
All- China Sports Federation
Canada
Royals Sweep Red Sox, Stand Tall in AL West Lead
Kansas City rode a stifling defense and strong pitching to a doubleheader sweep of Boston, moving 9.5 games ahead of Texas and 10 ahead of Oakland. Paul Splittorff and Al Fitzmorris combined for key wins as White, Nelson, and others sparkled on defense.
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al Fitzmorris
White
Dave Nelson
Splittorff
Fitzmorris
Splittorfé
Boston
Often-Gone Gilliam Cut By Saints
Joe Gilliam, the talented yet troubled quarterback, was cut by the New Orleans Saints after a brief tryout marred by two long absences from practice. The 21-year-old Tigers rookie faced doubt about his pro future after being waived by the Steelers and passed over by 14 NFL teams last month.
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Fla
Joe Gilliam
Gilliam
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City Softball AMC Forfeits to Busch After Rainout
AMC forfeited to Busch in a city softball matchup as other games were canceled due to rain, leaving the day with multiple rainouts and no additional results.
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