U S to Send Olympic Team After IOC Assurance
The USOC and IOC officials said Montreal will host official Olympic Games and the United States will participate. Earlier threats of a boycott over potential downgrading were dismissed as clarified by IOC President Killanin and USOC executives, keeping U S team plans intact despite controversy over Taiwan's status and sponsorship concerns.
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U.S. Olympic Committee
USOC
Eerlier
vUsoc
Montreal
IOC
Heb Paul
Killanin
10C
Miller
Paul
U.S
Taiwan
China
Zoeller Leads After Two Rounds With Six Under Par
Puzzy Zoeller, 24, fired six under 66 for a 132 after 36 holes at the Greater Milwaukee Open. He led Dave Hill by one stroke as Zoeller birdied eight times and surged on the Tuckaway Country Club course. Mac McLendon joined for third at eight under, while Ray Floyd led with 13 under at another event in Phoenix.
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Milwaukee
Puzzy Zoeller
Indiana
Zoelier
T Hom
Dave Hill
Zeelver
Kumm
Tuckaway Country Club
Paradise
Ken
Ed Sneed
Hornet A Blancas
Jerry Heard
Bruce Crampton
Hill
Zoeller
McLendon
Com
Gibbs Wins Francis Marzolf Memorial at Brown's Run
Elaine Gibbs captures the Francis Marzolf Memorial Tournament at Brown's Run Country Club with 61 in the 36 hole best ball format. Ta Selby and Buzz Wright lead junior scores while Susan Schaefer wins girls low gross and Andy Ely takes boys low net.
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Elaine Gibbs
Francis Marzolf
Brown's Run Country Club
Ta! Selby
Buzz Wright
Mark Snyder
Susan Schaefer
Andy Ely
Gals Lead After First Round In LPGA Bicentennial Classic
Women stars led by JoAnne Carner Kathy Whitworth and Sandra Post shot 68s to pace the opening round at Lake Monroe Golf Club Amateurs Therese Hession and Pat Bradley matched 70s as the field narrows to the low 60 and ties for Sunday’s final 18 holes Carner praised the course while Rankin remains atop season earnings with 51491 dollars two players posted 69s including Kathy Ahern and Laura Baugh.
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Bloomington
Ind
JoAnne Carner
Kathy Whitworth
Sandra Post
Kathy
Rieter
Judy Rankin
Betty Burfeindt
Gloria Ehret
Dot Germain
Therese Hession
Indianapolis
Southern Methodist University
Mrs. Carner
Rankin
Miss Post
Organists Heard but Seldom Seen in Baseball's Stages
Baseball organists entertain from the bullpen to the dugout with tunes matching mood and moment. They cue favorites for home runs and tense moments while Reds and Cubs era figures recall mentors and memorable performances.
NFL Owners Found Guilty of Unfair Labor Practices
Garvey, executive director, welcomed a National Labor Relations Board ruling that NFL owners committed unfair labor practices in 1974 contract talks. He called it a significant decision for sports, noted a disappointing 1976 proposal, but said no strike is planned and an agreement is hoped for if the latest offer is accepted.
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Garvey
Whion
National Labor Relations Board
NFL
Chicago
Harvey Keck Dominates River Downs Feature Race
Harvey Keck led wire to wire to win the ninth race at River Downs by 3 lengths. The six ee time maid paid $9.40 to win, $30.00 exacta, and $4.80 place. Red Pipe finished second with $4.20 and $3.00, Broadway Tune paid $3.40. Daily double Lottaimage and Union Pete returned $172.60. Attendance reached 4,742 with total wagers of $468,678.
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Cincinnati
Harvey Keck
River Downs
Red Pipe
Broadway Tune
High School Athletic Association Opens Meeting in Nashville
The National Federation of High School Athletic Associations has begun its annual meeting in Nashville Tennessee as officials discuss policy and competition guidelines for member schools. Delegates plan sessions on governance eligibility and national championships.
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Nashville, Tenn
National Federation of High School Athletic Associations
Begus
Races Return at Tri County and Eldora Speedways
Tri County Speedway resumes tonight with a 20 lap feature for the super flyers after a week shutdown. Eldora Speedway in Rossburg presents super modifieds and stocks with time trials at 7 p.m. and racing at 8:30 p.m. Sunday event features late models and stocks with time trials at 5 p.m. gates open at 4 p.m. and eliminations at 8 p.m.
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Tri-County Speedway
Tri-County
Eldora Speedway
Rossburg
Eldora
Latonia Race Card Summary
Latonia trots results list pace times payouts and entries across nine races with doubles quinellas and full fields. Key winners include Poplar Ace Tokyo Misty Caro Peggy Lee Direct Henry Hill Floridian Direct and Abbeys Dream among others with exact times and payouts noted.
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Bullet Bud
Poplar Ace
Donnie’s Star
Honorable Miss
Ridgette
Tokyo
Flying Elite
Setigera
Pace
Misty Caro
Knight
True Dawn
Quinella
JimBoo's Story
J.W
Lugerbrook
Peggy Lee
Meadow Ann
Betta Knight
R.D. Smithy
Laura Fay Stone
Royal Baron
Henry Hill
Jan Almahurst
Gusty Omaha
Bud Reed
Kappy
Joe
Knothole results from a local league
The Knothole results show a series of scores with teams like Lumber 2 and Robersons 0, Optimist Club 7, Barons Foret National Bank 6, and other small contests including American Legion 30 and McGraw Construction. Players named Heber Jones and Carren are mentioned amid varied small-team matchups and sponsors.
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Miner
Genny Lumber
Sportsmen’s Club
Heber Jones
Roberson’ & Adkins
Optimist Club
Barons? Foret National Bank
Little Red
Pioneers rout Merchants as Johnson stars in Cincinnati
Deon Johnson of Monroe slugged two home runs and collected five hits as the Midland Pioneers defeated the Merchants 19 to 0 in Cincinnati. Johnson raised his batting average to .508, helping Midland improve to 16 wins against five losses.
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Deon Johnson
Monroe
Midland Pioneers
Merchants
Cincinnati
Johnson
Accessas Johnson
Qualifying Not Bringing Out Best at Firecracker 400
Daytona Beach AP report notes suspicions of sandbagging to influence rules as Bobby Allison earns fourth starting position for the Firecracker 400. Fast qualifiers include A J Foyt Cale Yarborough Richard Petty Benny Parsons and Darrell Waltrip with 40 drivers competing for 20 spots.
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Jerry Garrett
Daytona Beach
Fla
Bobby Allison
Allison
Buddy
Baker
Darrell Waltrip
Richard Petty
Dave Marcis
Cale Yarborough
A.J. Foyt
Nascar
Foyt
Yarborough
Petty
Benny Parsons
Marcis
Monroe Scout Places Sixth in Fort Collins Golf Meet
Scott Stokley of Monroe Explorer's Troop captured sixth in golf at the Explorer's Olympics in Fort Collins Colorado. He is a Monroe High junior among 40 Monroe youths at the national event.
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Scott Stokley
Monroe
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