Rhodesia Excluded From Munich Olympics Amid Political Pressure
Rhodesia's Olympic team was expelled by the International Olympic Committee following a black- Africa led walkout threat. IOC vote 36 to 31 cited lack of British passports under a 1971 agreement. Rhodesian athletes expressed disappointment as the games opened amid wider sports spectacle.
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National League standings and results roundup
The National League East shows Pittsburgh and New York atop with records of 72-42 and 61-53 respectively. Weekday results include Atlanta 11 Philadelphia 7 and Pittsburgh 1 San Francisco 0, with midweek games listed for Houston New York and others, plus Thursday’s schedule featuring multiple matchups across divisions.
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Killanin Elected IOC President in Straight Vote
Lord Killanin of Ireland won the IOC presidency in Munich succeeding Avery Brundage. The 58 year old defeated Count Jean de Beaumont of France in a single ballot contest. Brundage declined to release the voting figures.
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Indians Back in East Race After 3-2 Win Over Twins
Cleveland moves within 6 1/2 games of the AL East lead as they nip Minnesota 3-2. Detroit loses to Oakland 6-3 while Baltimore and New York drop. Boston wins to cut the gap behind the Tigers. Gaylord Perry won his 19th for Cleveland as the Indians improve to 14-9 in August.
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