Munich to Welcome Olympic Torch Before 1976 Opening
In Munich the Olympic torch arrives at Koenigsplatz on the eve of the 20th Games as Greece relay runners deliver the flame to West Germany. Olympians from 122 nations march to Olympia Stadium for the opening ceremony amid historic Nazi sites and growing IOC drama over China Taiwan. Jesse Owens, greeted warmly, recalls Berlin glory as a guest of the German organizing committee.
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Owens Hurt by US Snub as Berlin Hero Returns
Jesse Owens recalled in Munich that President Roosevelt did not invite him home from the 1936 Berlin Games, a snub he says hurt more than the Nazi mistreatment. Now 58, Owens, a guest of the German organizers, spoke of cold officials and the lasting impact of the absence of a White House welcome.
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Redskins Have Enviable Quarterback Dilemma
Washington Redskins coach George Allen faces a starter choice between Billy Kilmer and Sonny Jurgensen as preseason results favor Kilmer in the first halves and Jurgensen in the second. Kilmer leads in yardage and TDs while Jurgensen adds veteran firepower. Lions loom as next opponent.
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League Leaders in American and National League Baseball
Summary of top performers in batting, runs, RBIs, hits, doubles, triples, home runs, stolen bases and pitching. Highlights include Scheinblum and Rudi leading batting, Rudi and Morgan high in runs, D.Allen and Bench among RBI leaders, Williams and Rose in hits, and Colbert and Bench homer leaders. Pitching stars include Kaat and Palmer with strong win totals and high strikeout counts.
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Bench
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Mon
Nolan
Final rodeo at Franklin County Fair canceled by rain
Final rodeo show scheduled for 8 tonight at the Franklin County Fair proceeds after Thursday rain. Officials chose one last performance as other arena events Friday night and Saturday afternoon could not be rescheduled. Parachute jump remains on the program and more riders may extend the run beyond the usual lineup.
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Bench Finds Lighter Bat At New Position
By HAL BOCK Associated Press Sports Writer Lookout, Joe Torre. Your switch from catcher to third baseman may be catching on. Torre, who blossomed into a full fledged superstar when he gave up his chest protector and shin guards, may have given Johnny Bench, already a super star, some ideas. Cincinnati's
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NBC Tourney action in Wichita and NL batters highlight day
Rain delay resumes a handful of NBC tournament games in Wichita after a Friday downpour. Ocala Worthington led 3-0 in the third when play halted. Eureka and others await the winner. In MLB, Reds shut out Expos 6-0 as Billingham fine and Bench weighs field time. Texas split a doubleheader with Milwaukee as May drives late threat.
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