Rhodesia Bows Out of Munich Olympics in IOC Vote
Rhodesia's team packs for home as the IOC votes 36 to 31 to withdraw its invitation over the lack of British passports amid black Africa's walkout threat. 84-year-old Avery Brundage calls the move political blackmail while Rhodesian athletes express disappointment and Black American and African athletes weigh a potential departure. Red China opts not to participate.
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Two nobles vie for IOC president in Munich race
In Munich AP reports Count Jean de Beaumont of France and Lord Michael Killanin of Ireland as candidates to succeed Avery Brundage as IOC president. Brundage, 84, will serve until the Munich Games end while the new leader faces challenges from political pressure to commercialization and professionalism in sport.
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Baseball scoreboard summary for American League East standings
The American League East shows Detroit 63 55 .534 and New York 60 55 .522 in tight race with Baltimore 62 55 .530 and Boston 59 56 .513. Cleveland trails at 56 61 .479 as Milwaukee fights in the West. In the National League, Pittsburgh leads the East at 72 42, with New York 61 53 and Chicago 61 56 chasing. St Louis 56 49, Montreal 63 62, Philadelphia 43 73, and Cincinnati 73 43.
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ML Grid Meeting for Midget League Coaching
Community members invited to attend a meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Youth Center 115 W. 4th to discuss coaching and other aspects of Midget League football. Participants include coaches, volunteers, and those willing to help with program tasks and events.
NBC Trims Field Again In Kansas City Area NBC Trims Field Again
The NBC tournament field is reduced to 12 with two more cuts possible if tonight's schedule is played. Anchorage Alaska defeated Garland Nebraska 10-0, Eureka California beat Madison Wisconsin 4-1, and Tucson beat Kokomo Indiana 1-0 in the winners bracket. Anchorage needed six innings and 14 singles for its third title.
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Briles Falls Just Short Of a Perfect Game
Pirates pitcher Nelson Briles loses a bid for a perfect game in the seventh inning, settling for a one hitter as San Francisco Giants fall 1-0. Briles retires the first 20 batters before Ken Henderson lines a single. Briles, also an off-season actor, comments on the near-miss while Pittsburgh extends its NL East lead. Mets win 4-2. Reds, Braves, Cubs, and Dodgers win elsewhere.
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