US to boycott 1980 Moscow Games by USOC vote
The US Olympic Committee votes 1604 to 797 with two abstentions to boycott the Moscow Summer Games. Delegates display emotion as Carter administration pressure influences the historic decision. IOC faces possible cancellation if Western nations join the boycott.
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France
West Germany
Australia
New Zealand
Canada
Walter Mondale
William Simon
Nixon
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Fred Newhouse
Congress
Ballesteros Captures Masters Title In Augusta Thrilling Win
Seve Ballesteros rode a 10 shot advantage into the final holes but battled back from trouble to win the Masters by four strokes over Jack Newton and Gibby Gilbert at Augusta National. The 23 year old Spaniard earned 55000 dollars, his 24th career victory and second major title. He became the youngest Masters champion, and he spoke of heart under pressure and chasing Nicklaus's major record.
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Aikens Delivers as Royals Top Tigers in KC
In Kansas City, Hal McRae’s clutch walk set up Willie Aikens to singles with the bases loaded in the seventh, scoring two as the Kansas City Royals beat the Detroit Tigers 3-0. Paul Splittorff earned the win in his season debut, helping KC start 3-1.
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Dan Quisenberry
Cincinnati
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Ottawa Wrestler Kris Patton Wins State Kid Wrestling Heavyweight Title
Kris Patton of Ottawa won the state Kid Wrestling heavyweight title for ages 12 and under at Fort Hays State University. His victory earned a spot in the national competition. Two Ottawa wrestlers finished in the top four as 10 club members competed at the Gross Coliseum. Travis Allen placed fourth in the eight and under 80 pound division.
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Cyclone Boys win at Ottawa Blue Valley relays meet
Ottawa High and host Blue Valley shared top honors as Cyclone boys beat nine teams 80 70 over Tigers. Blue Valley girls beat Ottawa 104 93. Crenshaw pole vault 12 6 Wilson long jump 19 10. 440 relay 45 6. Molly Burch led OHS girls with three wins including high jump 4 11 and hurdles 16 1.
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OU Runnerup To Host Cards
Liberty Missouri Ottawa University finished second to William Jewell at the Cardinals invitational relays. Jewell won with 130 points, OU had 110, Washburn 86. Anspach led OU with a 15 07 3 mile win and a leg on the 2 mile relay.
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Heart of America
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Jim Calderwood
Braves End Slump On Tennis Courts
Ottawa University snapped a six-match losing streak in dual tennis by beating Washburn 5-4 after a 7-2 loss to William Jewell. OU earned two doubles wins and four singles wins led by Snell Freed Snyder and Cini, despite forfeits in Saturday action.
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Kevin Freed
Dave Snyder
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Snyder
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Atchison
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