Olympic reforms proposed to revive troubled Games
In a New York piece by Newspaper Enterprise, critics call Montreal 1976’s Olympics doomed by politics and tragedy. Olga Connolly and others urge reforms such as event based marches, Olympic uniforms, open professional participation, drug tolerance with accountability, athlete dormitories, and stringent refereeing tests to strip nationalism and reduce media sensationalism.
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Robert Frost
New York
Olga Connolly
International Handball Federation
IHF
Norway
Munich
Olga
Mark Spitz
Atlantic Ocean
London
United Nations
Montreal
Lord Killanin
IOC
Avery Brundage
World Press
Tomorrow River trout thrive after chemical kill on river
Wisconsin experts report the Tomorrow river in Portage County shows improved conditions after a chemical treatment to remove carp and suckers. A second shock treatment restored trout and related aquatic life, with surveys noting a healthy, carp-free river and ongoing hopes for future seasons.
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Wisconsin Rapids
Wis
Department of Resources
Portage County
DNR
Ponce de Leon
Wisconsin
Tomorrow
Sports bowling scores show Leistikow and Ethridge leading
In Pleasure league action Bob Leistikow tops with a 267 game and 615 series, while Bob Ethridge earns 625 in the series with 201 220 204. Dave Eley and Cliff Leck post notable scores in Minor and Turner Hall events as teams like Monroe Hotel and General Tires compete.
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Dave Eley
Bob Ethridge
Cliff Leck
Bob Leistikow
Bill Hogan
Bob Hawley
Karl Brandenburg
Veistikow
Hawley
Larry Priewe
Ethridge
Brandt
Norder
Ottoson
Monroe Hotel
General Tires
Martin's
Huber
Monroe Firemen
Swiss Colony
Gempler's
Fritz Kammerude
Bob Trickel
Emmanuel Puchs
Cliff Hunt
Bob & Win's
Eagles Bar
Green Co. House
Ratliff suspended by Kings in NBA brief
AP reports Kansas City-Omaha Kings forward Mike Ratliff 6 foot 10 from Eau Claire Wis has been suspended indefinitely after leaving training camp at Rockhurst College citing a bruise. Coach Bob Cousy confirmed the move as Ratliff and teammate Michael Braun are out with injuries for Wisconsin.
Edgerton tops Evansville in League volleyball standings
Edgerton 22 8 Brodhead High School volleyball won three games from Evansville 15 10 in a State Line League contest. Brodhead leads a four team league with Monticello second Evansville third Albany fourth. Edgerton Jr 2 8 Monday at T R Holyoke Field. Mike Huber a chipped elbow may miss rest of season. Rick Rufenacht Bechtolt 40 yard pass for Cheesemakers only score.
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Brodhead High School
Evansville
Brodhead
Monticello
Albany
E Edgerton Jr
T. R. Holyoke Field
Jvs
Mike Huber
Rick Rufenacht
Randy Bechtolt
Crimson Tide
Monroe
Rufenacht
Fred Lehrke
Rick
Randy
Ron Schilt
Edgerton
Obsey Thatiat
Wil the Ith
Baseball Standings and Results From Tuesday to Wednesday
Tuesday results show Cincinnati, San Francisco, New York, Pittsburgh, Los Angeles, and San Diego games with various pitchers. Standings list Detroit, Baltimore, New York, Minnesota, Chicago, Kansas City, Oakland, California, and other teams with multiple pitchers and records. Upcoming Wednesday games include Baltimore at Boston and Detroit at Cleveland among others.
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Dunning
Butler
Twinight
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Palmer
Boston
Pattin
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Parsons
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Chicago
Bradley
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Odom
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Montgomery
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Wright
Texas
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Pittsburgh
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Stoneman
Jenkins
Moose
Koosman
Houston
Wilson
Atlanta
McQueen
McDowell
Billingham
Philadelphia
Downs
St. Louis
Gibson
Osteen
Kirby
St. Louis A
Chicago Minnesota
Jabbar Bucks get Cunningham back from Houston
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar remains central for the Milwaukee Bucks as Dick Cunningham returns from Houston to serve as a reserve center. The team plans a faster attack, relying on Cunningham’s rebounding to relieve Abdul-Jabbar, who logged heavy minutes last season. Coach Costello aims to balance Kareem and Curtis with shooters and smart running.
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Bucks
Cunningham
Houston
Waukesha
Wis
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Milwaukee Bucks
Dick Cunningham
Abdul-Jabbar
Milwaukee
Carroll College
National Basketball Association
Dick Back
Wayne Embry
Toby Kimball
Los Angeles Lakers
Larry Costello
Lakers
Kareem
Kareen
Curtis
Lincoln Lions Extend GFL Win Streak to 2
The Lincoln Lions improved to 2-0 with a 26 to 6 victory over the Northside Packers in a fifth grade Grade Football League game at Recreation Park. They share the league lead with the East Rams as Monday also saw the South Giants defeat the St. Victor Colts 8 to 0.
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Lincoln Lions
Northside Packers
Recreation Park
East Rams
South Giants
St. Victor Colts
Holy Name Highs Top Albany in River Valley Invite
Holy Name runners led by Mark Vondra and Wayne Lemens beat Albany High School at the River Valley Invitational held at Spring Green Golf Course. Vondra won 2.4 miles in 12:53 with Lemens second in 13:08. Holy Name finished with 44 points to Albany’s 50, followed by Fennimore 73 and Reedsburg 80 as other finishers posted times and placements.
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Mark Vondra
Wayne Lemens
Albany
Lapis
Spring Green
Vondra
Lemens
Fennimore
Reedsburg
River Valley
Riverdale
Mt. Horeb
Lodi
Ron Setzer
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