Olympic friction tests Canada Taiwan entry for Montreal Games
The IOC and USOC warned of a possible unsanctioned Olympics and US boycott if Canada denies entry to Taiwan. Killanin would meet Canadian officials to resolve the dispute over Taiwan's status, while USOC warned that a non sanctioned Games would end ceremonies and medals.
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Ali Suffering Blood Clots After Japan Bout
Muhammad Ali, treated for superficial blood clots in both knees, severe muscle damage, and anemia after a June 25 exhibition match in Japan. Doctors say leg swelling and pain prompted observation at St Johns. Ali plans rest and may hold a news conference.
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Twins deny plan to leave Minnesota amid attendance concerns
Clark Griffith vice president of the Minnesota Twins says the team is staying in Minnesota. He states management and fans are valued and major league baseball should remain in the area.
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Chambliss Homer Ignites Yanks To Easy Victory Over Indians
New York's Chris Chambliss hit his 50th career homer in a 7-1 Yankees win over Cleveland as Lou Piniella added a two run shot. Catfish Hunter improved to 10-7 with six strikeouts in a complete game effort. Frank Robinson plans lineup changes for the Indians to rebound. A House committee member calls for investigation of violence in professional sports after a confrontation involving Robinson.
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Nastase Borg Duel Sparks Wimbledon Final Showdown
At Wimbledon 1976 Nastase faces Borg in the men final after Nastase edged toward the title with temper concerns and Borg weighs a cortisone shot before the championship. Evert clinched the women's crown with a 6 3 4 6 8 6 win over Goolagong to claim her second Wimbledon title in three years.
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Holland
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King
Elizabeth Ryan
Britain
Zoeller Takes Narrow Lead At Milwaukee Open
Zoeller shot a second straight 66 to lead the Greater Milwaukee Open by one stroke over Dave Hill at 133. Still slipped from day one pace with 73 as the field cut to 83. Hill praised course play while Still blamed overzealous longer putts for his tougher second round.
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UPI
Fuzzy Zoeller
Zoeller
New Albany
Ind
Dave Hill
Hill
Dianne Thornton
Ken Still
Still
Martin Leads LPGA Becentennial Classic After Strong Rounds
Kathy Martin tied for the opening round lead with 68 at the Becentennial LPGA Classic near Bloomington, joining JoAnne Carner Sandra Post and Kathy Whitworth. Ahern and Laura Baugh are one stroke back as 68s share the top.
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Northfield and Thistledown Horse Races Produce Wins
Witt Luck clinched the Thistledown feature in 1:07 for five and one half furlongs with Rick Sackett aboard, paying 4.20 2.80 and 2.20. Keystone One won the Fashion Two Twenty Pace at Northfield Park in 1:59.1 driven by Standley Dancer, earning 21,000 for a 60,000 purse.
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