Russia Leads In Olympic Games
Russia leads the Olympic Games with standout performances in track and field. Hines set a world record 9.3 seconds in the 100 meters and American athletes claimed several golds including a strong shot put by Jay Silvester. The U S women and men show varied results as athletes like Griffit and Silvester strive for medals in Mexico City.
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AL Expansion Draft Slated for New Seattle Kansas City Clubs
The American League holds a multibillion expansion draft today to stock the new Seattle and Kansas City franchises with players from established clubs. Each new team will pay $14.5 million to old clubs and $1.05 million to each for loss of players. Names like Coniguby and Pepitone are among discussions as executives haggle over junior leaguers and aging major leaguers. The Royals and Pilots lead front offices with Ewing Kauffman and Dewey Soriano. Seattle won the coin toss but handed top selection to Kansas City, setting a plan to get three of the first five choices.
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NBA Season Opens Tonight Amid Olympic Talk Glare
The article notes the U S outlook at Olympic events with Tom Farrell as the lone American survivor in the men's 800 meters and discusses U S hopes across track and field. It mentions possible pro transitions for stars, the Miami Dolphins, and football prospects, while covering U S expectations in various finals and the broader international competition setting. The piece highlights Russia’s dominance, Jamaica’s Lennox Miller in the 100 meters, and U S basketball and water polo performances amid a mix of forecasts and athlete movements.
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Olympic Basketball Showdown Highlights Early Season
Russia dominates Mexico City coverage with a 91-50 win over Poland and a 123-51 thrashing of Morocco. Knicks debut Dick Motta as Bulls coach after addition of Newmerk and Boer. Knicks vs Bulls opener at Madison Square Garden, Knicks slight favorites after preseason loss. Celtics, Jets, Oilers, and Patriots noted in scattered NBA and NFL mentions amid a noisy, era-spanning sports roundup.
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Olympic track and field notes mix of results and favorites
The report covers Olympic events with analysis of pole vaults 800 meters and sprints, naming athletes such as Seagren, Casey, Seagren and Hines with field trials and qualifying heats. It notes U S progress in discus and women's sprint heats, and previews upcoming finals and notable performances across nations.
Montreal Expos draft a mixed Outfield for first season
Montreal Expos select a represented outfield top picks Mota from Pirates Mackanes from Reds and Jesus Alou from Giants while choosing Maury Wills and Don Clemetan among others in a large expansion draft. Expos add Jim Folrey and Gary Sutherland with others. Padres and other clubs parade varied choices in Boston draft.
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Pins swap fuels Olympic craze and pro grid dreams
Olympic pin swapping spreads among athletes with Tunisia to Kenya trading tokens for luck. Anecdotes abound of record sprinters like Matson from Pampa eyeing NFL contracts while others ponder crossing into football. The piece notes agility as key, and hints at future player moves and endorsements in the wake of the Games.
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RICUMAN Mawson 6B and 220 points in doubt
The fragment discusses Mawson and a 6B/220 point context amid speculation about a decision near the Olympics. It mentions Bob Eaves and an athlete named Mayes, with comments on performance and ego. The text is garbled and lacks clear context about event, date, or outcome.
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Pirates lose Wills Clendenon Mata in expan select
Maury Wills Dunn Clendenon Mata and Alvin Mellon were listed as Pirates outfield and infield targets as the Montreal and Expos teams shuffle rosters. Wills set a steals record of 104 last season and threatened retirement over a $150 medical exam fine.
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WVU Prepares For Indians in Richmond clash
WVU coach Frank Carrayen says West Virginia will face William and Mary in Richmond after the Indians lost senior halfback Jeff Lund to a season-ending broken leg in a 28 7 defeat at Ohio University last Saturday. John Hale of Huntington is expected to start at strong safety after replacing injured Marvin Sly in the 14 7 victory.
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Gillette allstar team tours Milan for 22 games
The Gillette allstar college team of touring amateur American basketball players arrived here Monday. The squad will play 22 games against 19 European opponents in 18 days.
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