IOC seeks Taiwan resolution at Montreal Games
IOC president Lord Killanin arrives in Montreal as Canada and the IOC clash over Taiwan policy. Ottawa insists Taiwanese athletes compete as Taiwanese, not under the Republic of China, amid calls to extend 1960 Rome precedent. Killanin offers no commitments, with talks expected to last two to three days.
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Workers Team to Finish Olympic Site on Time in Montreal
Eleven days before the opening of the 21st Olympiad, Montreal crews push to finish the east end Games site. Workers install copper on the stadium roof and electricians complete lighting as Hungary leads in a village welcome ceremony with 50 delegates.
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Gymnast Carrie Englert Faces Olympic Dream in Montreal
Geneva New York AP reports 18 year old Carrie Englert from Tallahassee Florida earned a U.S. team spot after a fifth place at Los Angeles trials. She fears balance beam slips in training but stays upbeat about the life changing trip to the Summer Olympics in Montreal and her long journey since childhood Olympics watching weekends.
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Darby Dale Triumphs in River Downs Bicentennial Handicap
Darby Dale upset Topinabee and Hy Carol to win River Downs Bicentennial Handicap. The 1 1/8 mile race ended in 1 49.35 with a two length margin. Payouts were $16, $6.40, and $1.80. Topinabee paid $3.20 and $2.40, Hy Carol $2.20.
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Ohio Hall of Fame inductee Bob Feller endorses Kuhn
Former Cleveland Indians star Bob Feller praised baseball commissioner Bowie Kuhn during his induction into the Ohio Baseball Hall of Fame in Newcomerstown. He criticized the Oakland Athletics suspension and urged a commissioner independent of players and owners, plus interleague play and division realignment.
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