US Cagers Left In Limbo Until February
IOC left Russia with basketball gold after a contested 51 50 win while the United States protested. Pakistan field hockey players banned for life as Matthews Collett were penalized for on stage conduct. US team refused silver and faced a hostile crowd as medal ceremonies proceeded amid broader Games controversy.
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United States
West Germany
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Collett
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Pakistan Hockey Federation
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Soviet Union
International Olympic Committee
Mark Spitz
America
Larry Black
Robert Taylor
Gerald Tinker
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Frank Shorter
Yale
Rick DeMont
Vince Matthews
Wayne Collett
Demont
San Rafael
Calif
Bobby Lewis
Hart
Rey Robinson
East Germany
Iba
Russia
Doug Collins
Doug
U. S
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Iba Returns Home Angry Over Olympic Final Result
Oklahoma City AP Henry Iba arrived home exhausted and angry after learning the International Amateur Basketball Federation upheld the referees’ ruling that Russia won the Olympic final 51 to 50 over the United States. He questioned the officiating and blamed secretary general Dr. R William Jones for the confusion.
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Oklahoma City
Henry Iba
Oklahoma
Will Rogers World Airport
International Amateur Basketball Federation
Russia
Iba
Oklahoma State University
Tica
Munich
Germany
Basketball Federation
United States
Jr Bowling Starts Here at Royal T Lanes
The third year of junior bowling sanctioned by the American Junior Bowling Congress at Royal T Lanes begins this Saturday morning with a 9 30 session focused on planning and registration. All youths 19 or younger are invited with no minimum age.
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American Junior Bowling Congress
Royal T
Kansas Citian Sweeps Fall Open Crowns
Ed Doane of Kansas City Kansas, ranked fourth nationally by the USLTA, won both singles titles at the Ottawa Fall Open in Forest Park. He defeated Ken Nordboe of Salina 6 2 6 2 in the Men's Open and the Senior 35 finals, with the singles event held Saturday due to a small entry field. Doubles will be contested in three divisions: Men's Open, Senior 35, and Senior 45.
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Kansas City
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United States Lawn Tennis Association
Ottawa
Forest Park
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Ken Nordboe
Salina
Sayers Retires From Pro Football at 29
Gale Sayers, the Kansas Comet who rewrote NFL rushing records with the Chicago Bears, retires at 29 after a legendary but injury- shortened career. He cites football as his life from high school to the pros and thanks fans and friends for their support.
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Bears
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Sayers
Kermit Alexander
San Francisco
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