U S Canada Thaw in Olympic Drama Amid Taiwan Split
In Montreal UPI, the United States and Canada move toward opening ceremonies while Taiwan remains unsettled. Trudeau eases stance to permit Taiwan flag and anthem, but Taiwan insists on Republic of China naming. IOC moves to replace ROC with Taiwan, provoking mixed reactions. African nations threaten boycott over South Africa ties, with several already withdrawn.
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Kuhn May Win Suit But Finley Confident Elsewhere
The piece surveys ongoing baseball negotiations with Bowie Kuhn favored by many owners in the Finley suit while Charlie Finley remains confident. It also tracks players like Vida Blue to the Yankees potential playoff impact and potential trades if financial terms shift. It notes Kevin Bell's rising status and various former players now outside baseball, plus a reflection on public reception at the All-Star game.
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Kevin Bell
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Brooks Robinson
Orioles
Paul Richards
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Hall of Fame
Olympic Briefs From Montreal Noted Pre Games Oddities
Russia aims to dominate the medal tally as 10 cases of French champagne guard the Soviet delegation. Australia puzzles over entry instructions for opening ceremonies. A 180 pace per minute marching rule raises chuckles. At press time 7,615 athletes from 108 nations are in the Olympic Village. Czech cyclists lose wheels to a garbage truck and scramble to borrow replacements. David Wilkie, Britain’s breaststroke star, plans a dramatic pre race grooming ritual before his event.
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Clayton Eyes 2nd Amateur Golf Title
Gail Clayton 28 and a former NCAA champion from Portsmouth pursues her second straight Ohio Women’s Amateur title in Youngstown. Finalists include Kay Kennedy who beat Kathy Shorr after a long duel, with Kennedy winning on the 21st hole and then edging Shorr in extra holes.
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Tonight's Junior and Senior Diamond Games Schedule
In the Junior Division presented at 6 30 PM PMS faces Blue Ribbon 1 46 PM reprise vs St Marys and at 9 PM Pizza Post meets Moose. In the Senior Division 6 30 PM Firelands Supply plays Fulston's 7 45 PM Battles vs SS and 9 PM Pohls vs Landmark.
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Twins Take Series Opener 5-2 Over Indians in Minneapolis
Eddie Bane pitched seven and a third as the Minnesota Twins beat the Cleveland Indians 5-2 at Metropolitan Stadium. Roy Smalley had three hits and three RBIs, including a two-run triple, while Bill Campbell closed out the win. Indians drop their fifth straight as Rick Manning and Charlie Spikes drive in runs.
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Westchester Classic yields low scores on smooth greens
Carlton White and David Graham shared the lead at eight under par 63 after the first round at Westchester Country Club. Tom Watson, Mike Wynn, Mike Hill, and Bruce Lietzke followed with 64 or 65 as 55 players broke par. Arnold Palmer shot 69 while Miller and Nicklaus struggled with even par and 70 respectively.
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Love For Baseball Ends 20 Year Marriage
Milwaukee Brewers President Bud Selig's 20 year marriage ends in divorce after testimony accusing him of choosing baseball over family. Judge Marvin C. Holz grants the divorce with Selig paying 5000 over 20 years, plus 25000 cash, a new car annually, the family home, and 574 monthly child support.
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Seals Move to Cleveland Approved by NHL Finance Panel
The NHL Finance Committee approved moving the California Golden Seals to Cleveland with Richfield Coliseum named as their likely venue. Denver’s bid to buy the Kansas City Scouts received an extension to July 19, and owner Mel Swig was granted an option to relocate the Seals. Bud Palmer’s Denver group is near completion on funding, and realignment appears unnecessary.
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Standings and Tonight’s MLB Matchups Across Cities
Standings list show New York at Texas Boston at Kan City Cleveland at Minnesota Milwaukee at Chicago Oakland at Detroit California at Baltimore. Tonight’s games include Houston at New York and Atlanta at Pittsburgh with late starts in California and Philadelphia at San Francisco.
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