Perfection Shines as Nadia Comaneci Sparks Olympics
Nadia Comaneci, 14, Romania, delivers a string of perfect scores at Montreal, first on uneven bars, then balance beam, and later on optional routines. Her 4- foot-11 frame and gracious demeanor captivate 18,000 spectators while lifting global drama beyond sport. American swimmer Long John Naber stars for the U S with world record 100 back and falls just short in 200 free against Bruce Furniss.
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Baseball Pact Up To Players
NEW YORK AP Only one hurdle remains to be cleared on the path toward settlement of baseballs labor dispute after owners ratified the four year agreements reached in Philadelphia. The decision falls to the 600 member Players Association with Marvin Miller predicting approval by months end. Miller stressed that documents are being sent to teams and voting should finish within two weeks. Commissioner Bowie Kuhn announced owners approved the recommendation of the Player Relations Committee. Seventeen of 24 owners voted yes, with a majority in each league. He noted the balance of owners favored another major meeting to discuss the deals.
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City Scores Softball Man's AA Tournament Eldsville
A cluttered scores page lists numerous teams and players in a city softball AA tournament. Entries show tallies and player lines across many teams such as Wright, O'Neil, Adams, Parkins, and Gumm with varied totals and positions. The section includes multiple leagues and rough metrics from the event.
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Denver Cuts 89ers Lead in 9-8 win
Rodney Scott scored the winning run for Denver without a hit, walking, stealing third, and scoring on an error in the eighth inning as the 89ers fell 9-8 to Oklahoma City. Joe Zdeb hit a three run homer for Omaha in a 5-4 comeback win over Town. Tom Carroll drove in three for Indianapolis in a 10-3 victory. Mike Easler hit two homers as Tulsa beat Wichita 13-3. Bears stay within a half game of Oklahoma City in the West.
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Ten Run Inning Paces Legion Rookies In Tourney
Ottawa's American Legion B team survived a scare from Kansas City Post 399 as a 10 run fourth inning powered a 12 11 victory at Eisenhower Field in the first round of District 2 play. Bruce Ross and Tony Reed led Ottawa with solid pitching and hitting while Glen Stockstill Beets and Reed drove in multiple runs helping Ottawa advance in the double elimination event.
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Reggie Jackson Regains Form With Orioles After Trade
Baltimore's Reggie Jackson, in a 4-3 win over Kansas City, homered 420 feet and boosted his batting average above .400 over his recent stretch. He credits teammates Lee May and a smoother adjustment to the Orioles, while noting he remains a key part of a combined effort. Jim Palmer supports the improved team dynamic as Baltimore moves forward. The article also notes plans for the 1976 US Tennis Association women's indoor championships in Atlanta, Sept. 13-19, with 64 singles players and 16 doubles teams.
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