Los Angeles bid for 1984 Olympics faces IOC fury
The International Olympic Committee bristles at Los Angeles for claiming full television revenue and running costs, signaling possible replacement by Montreal Mexico City Moscow Munich or Tokyo if LA persists. Lord Killanin to meet LA planners in Mexico City to calm tensions as IOC contingency plans loom.
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Clyde shines as Indians down Giants in exhibition win
Cleveland right-hander David Clyde fired six scoreless innings in a 6-2 exhibition victory over the San Francisco Giants. Clyde, a former teen sensation with the Rangers, wowed managers by relaxing on the mound. Ed Halicki left with a muscle pull as San Francisco faced injury concerns. Other spring results included Frank Tanana seven scoreless for the Angels, Rick Wise seven shutout for the Red Sox, and several teams posting wins.
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Geiberger Returns to Tour in Greensboro Open Bid
Al Geiberger returns to pro golf in Greensboro after major surgery as he tees off in the $240,000 Greater Greensboro Open. He says he feels like a rookie and has lost weight while noting limited practice though cross-country skiing aids his conditioning. The field includes Lou Hin kle, Lou Graham, Danny Edwards, Gary Player, Graham Marsh and Severiano Ballesteros, with NBC-TV to televise parts of the final rounds.
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WBA to meet over Spinks title in heavyweight row
In Cartagena the WBA executive committee will discuss issues created by the rival WBC in the heavyweight division and reportedly confirm Leon Spinks as champion. The WBC stripped Spinks for refusing to fight Ken Norton, and now recognizes Norton as champ.
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Howe birthday win fuels Whalers over Stingers in WHA
New England Whalers beat Cincinnati Stingers 6-1 in Springfield as Mike Rogers scored three goals and Gordie Howe received birthday tributes while hinting he may not retire. Mark Howe opened scoring, Robbie Ftorek added a 50th goal, and the win moved the Whalers six points clear of idle Houston for second in the league standings.
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Three teams optimistic for 1978 AL East race
Three top pennant contenders the New York Yankees Boston Red Sox and Baltimore Orioles project strong showings in 1978 despite injuries and personnel changes. Managers Billy Martin Don Zimmer and Earl Weaver praise depth pitching and lineup while noting key absences and new additions as the pennant chase begins.
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Pocoroba helps Braves edge Rangers in exhibition
Biff Pocoroba hit his second double of the game to pull Atlanta even with Texas at 2-2 in the seventh. Jerry Royster’s single and Rowland Office’s sacrifice fly in the eighth gave the Braves a 4-2 victory as Adrian Devine pitched scoreless seventh and eighth. Mike Hargrove’s two-run homer had given the Rangers a brief lead in the sixth.
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