Taipei and Nigeria Miss Opening Olympic Games
The Montreal Games open with 7,000 athletes from 112 nations. Taiwan and Nigeria withdraw amid political crises and protests over Taiwan’s designation and New Zealand’s participation. Russia, United States, East and West Germany expected to lead, with events like swimming, gymnastics, track, and basketball featured.
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Concepcion delivers bases loaded single to beat Expos
In Cincinnati, Dave Concepcion lined a bases loaded single off Joe Kerrigan in the 10th to lift the Reds 4-3 over the Montreal Expos. Don Stanhouse absorbed the loss after a long relief effort, while Joe Morgan homered and sparked the decisive inning. Stanhouse blamed uneven umpiring as Expo woes continued. The three game series wraps up with Santo Alcala facing Woodie Fryman.
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Santo Alcala
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Heckler disrupts Tanner in Western Tennis quarterfinal
Roscoe Tanner, No. 2 seed, overcome a heckling fan at the Coney Island courts to clinch a 6-1 6-? 6-1 win over Cliff Richey and reach the semifinals of the $100,000 Western Tennis Championships. He advances to face Dick Crealy, who beat Bill Scanlon 6-2 6-4. Dibbs and Stockton win to set up Sunday final.
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Bill Scanlon
Dallas
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Harold Solomon
Crealy
Eddie Dibbs
Trey Waltke
Los Angeles
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Tom Gorman
Dibbs
Dick Stockton
Stan Smith
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Army
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Gimenez advances to semifinals at Dutch Open
In Hilversum Spain's Angel Gimenez defeated Manuel Santana 7-5 6-2 to reach the Dutch International Open semifinals. In Kitzbuhel Spain's Manual Orantes beat Jeff Borowiak 6-2 6-1 to reach the Head Cup semifinals. In Philadelphia Seven Valley's edged Pinch Pie by a nose to win the Keystone headliner.
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Baseball Standings and Weekend Schedule Across Leagues
National League matches include Atlanta at Pittsburgh and St Louis at San Diego with notable pitchers Ruthven Friesieben Seaver Montefusco and Fryman. American League East and West show New York Baltimore Detroit Boston Cleveland Milwaukee Texas Oakland Minnesota Chicago California and Kansas City races with Friday results and upcoming games.
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Cincinnati Reds catcher Johnny Bench sidelined again
Cincinnati Reds catcher Johnny Bench was forced from a Friday game after being hit on the left little finger by a Don Stanhouse pitch. X-rays showed no fracture, but recovery time was not specified. Bench had not played since a bruised shoulder at the All Star Game and has missed 16 games this year.
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Loyalty Stakes at Thistledown Draws 12 Ohio Entrants
A dozen Ohio-foaled two year olds are set to run in the Loyalty Stakes at Thistledown on Sunday July 18, a 5.5 furlong race with 15000 added. Front runners include Mimi's Missile who recently won a 4.5 furlong maiden at Thistledown, plus Rare Air and Commissioner Gabe among others such as Princillon King Gotta Have Lark Trace of Vega and Record Gothic.
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Cards Stop Jones Off Night In 4 2 Win Over Padres
The St Louis Cardinals defeated the San Diego Padres 4 2 as Randy Jones failed to lock in his best stuff after the All Star break. Jones admitted he never found his rhythm while the Cards took advantage and pulled ahead in the late innings.
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Fidrych’s 1-0 win stirs Tigers rookie buzz
Detroit rookie Mark Fidrych wins his 10th, throwing his 11th complete game in 12 starts as Oakland loses 1-0 in 11 innings. His mound antics rile opponents, including Claudell Washington, though fellow umpire peers call him a hell of a pitcher. Other AL results feature Kansas City sweeping Boston, Baltimore beating California, and New York shutting out Texas.
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