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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1976
Page
6
Montreal closes the 1976 Summer Games amid questions about the event's vision and the Olympic spirit. IOC figures like Monique Berlioux question whether the soul remains, as political wrangling colored a controversial finish with the Soviet Union highlighted.
The United States finishes with 34 golds 35 silvers 25 bronzes 94 total as East Germany strengths by government aid dominate women swimming. US boxing shines with five golds while Shorter and Stones miss title bids. Cierpinski's late marathon win shocks, and Moscow hosts future debates on a permanent site.
Arcadia High School’s prep basketball team reached the finals of the Summer Prep Arizona State Basketball Tournament with a 71-66 win over Tempe Mesa Recreation. They face South Mountain Recreation tonight at Coronado High School after advancing from the semifinals.
Tonight's lineup includes Arizona State tournament finals with Tempe Mesa facing Cortez Recreation at 7 p.m. and Arcadia meeting South Mountain Recreation at 8 30 p.m. at Coronado High. Other events span Legion baseball at Phoenix College, Big League at Fitch Park, and softball at Yavapai Chaparral El Dorado fields.
Arcadia crushed Sierra Vista 16-7 to capture the Sectional Pony League Tournament crown in Tucson. The undefeated club advances to the Regional Pony League Tournament in California, drawing San Diego in the first round at 8 p.m. Thursday in Anaheim. David James and Mark Dougherty combined on a five hitter with 13 strikeouts as Arcadia homered three times and built a 10-3 lead before pulling away.
Dwayne Evans, 17 and a South Mountain High School product, returns from Montreal revealing that Olympic fame may outpace the struggle of the Games. He placed third in the 200 meters behind Don Quarrie and Millard Hampton, while his trials final time of 20.22 edged Quarrie's 20.23.
Randy Jones of the San Diego Padres suffers his fifth loss after two costly pitches against Cincinnati. Foster hit a 23rd home run off the sinker, and Doug Flynn followed with a center-field single to drive in the winning runs in the Reds 54 victory. Other NL results noted include Montreal 2 Pittsburgh 0 and Chicago 2 St. Louis 1 in 10 innings. American League: Twins sweep doubleheader vs Oakland, with several close wins shaping the pennant chase.
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