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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1976
Page
5
A field of more than 50 cars is expected Friday night for demolition derby action at Capital Speedway. The program will start at 4 p.m. with a cash prize of 200.
The United States defeated Yugoslavia 95 to 74 to secure Olympic gold in Montreal. Adrian Dantley scored 30 points, fueling a 20-8 start as the youthful team dominated the game, while Texas guards and Indiana players praised the victory. Russians finished bronze after a separate semifinal loss.
AP Special Correspondent Will Ghimsley surveys Olympic woes from Montreal. He cites doping, cheating, political strife, and funding concerns as disenchantment spreads. Voices from athletes and observers reflect erosion of Olympic spirit and calls for restraint and stronger leadership.
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