Olympics Open With Empty Seats In 1984 Houston Vision
A spoof Beijing style scene set at the 1984 Houston Olympics opens with Avery Brundage presiding as spectators stay away. Nations threaten walkouts over Rhodesia and Israel, with cuts at Athens and London noted amid a chorus of protests and TV rights tensions.
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Jim Becker
Associated Press
Munich
Houston Astrodome
Avery Brundage
al Hirt
Jim Thorpe
Brundage
Landgrave
Musclebound
Keyak
Cox
Talks continue as Olympic dispute stalls Games
IOC seeks a breakthrough with Africa and Rhodesia as talks extend over Rhodesian participation. The African bloc and Rhodesian leaders meet again while U S Olympic officials report black athletes ready to compete if Rhodesia takes part. Black nations oppose white Rhodesia in international sport.
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Eleanor Holm
Brundage
Landgrave
Munich
Israel
McGovern
Agnew
Asia
International Olympic Committee
IOC
Rhodesia
Afri
Clifford Buck
U. S
Good Samaritan Helped Fisher On Crab Orchard Lake
Cecil Franklin praises Dick Orlander for lending an extra gas tank after Franklin ran out of fuel on Crab Orchard Lake. Orlander refused sale but offered his spare tank so Franklin could reach the dock, saving hours of paddling. The note also reports hunting permits issued and July arrests for boating, fishing, and park violations across Illinois.
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Cecil Franklin
Southern Illinois University
Franklin
Crab Orchard Lake
Grassy Bay
Orlander
Cecil
Dick Orlander
Ata Roem
Illinois
Marion
North Pope
Randolph
St. Clair
Union
Wayne
Williamson
Nancy Lopez Leads Junior Qualifiers in Western Junior
Medalist Nancy Lopez of Roswell New Mexico, 15, tops a field of 32 qualifiers in the first round of match play at the 46th Womens Western Junior Championship. Lopez shot 38 38 76 on the 6128 yard Prestwick Country Club layout as rain and wind impacted play.
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Nancy Lopez
Roswell
N. M
Miss Lopez
Prestwick Country Club
Broncos Seeks Kick Lead for 1972 Season
The Denver Broncos count on Jim Turner to boost scoring after 25 field goals last year while seeking more opportunities for extra points. Coach John Ralston pushes a two tight end offense to address the teams low 18 touchdowns and temo to improve on a 49 1 NFL record. Playmakers Riley Odoms and Bobby Anderson explore new ways to reach the end zone as the defense, led by a fierce front four, aims to sustain the league high 44 sacks despite injuries to Duranko and Rich Jackson.
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Jim Turner
Denver Broncos
John Ralston
Riley Odoms
Bobby Anderson
Bronco
NFL
Pete Duranko
Rich Jackson
Duranko
Jackson
Dave Costa
Ralston
Paul Smith
Lyle Alzado
Chargers surge with 18 trades reshape 1972 roster
San Diego under coach Harland Svare rebuilt for balance after a busy trading spree. Key additions include Duane Thomas and Cid Edwards in the backfield with John Hadl at quarterback, while a new front four features David Deacon Jones and Lionel Aldridge. Gary Garrison and Dave Williams provide deep threat options as the team eyes the AFC West title amid a tough early schedule.
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Harland Svare
San Diego Chargers
Detroit
Kansas City
Dallas Cowboys
Cleveland
San Francisco
Chargers
Pittsburgh
Houston
Denver
Svare
San Diego
Sid Gillman
Charger
Duane Thomas
Cid Edwards
Qarterback
John Hadl
Thomas
David “Deacon” Jones
Lionel Aldridge
Jones
Hadl
Hadi
Bob Schnelker
Green Bay
Boston Demonstrates Long Jump Technique in Munich Training
Former Olympic gold medalist Ralph Boston of Los Angeles demonstrates his approach to long jumping for Creston Carrington of Wichita at the Munich track field. The session aims to prepare for the 1972 Olympics, with events scheduled around late August.
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Ralph Boston
Los Angeles
Creston
Carrington
Wichita
Kansas
Munich
Frankfort Merchants Bid for Title in Marion Games
The West Frankfort Merchants, 24 4, play Bryan Wides at Marion at 7 p.m. seeking the Southern Illinois Softball League title. The U S Prison team is the only rival with a chance to catch them but may not finish its schedule.
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West Frankfort
Canadian Driver Fi lion Wins Four Times in Yonkers Meet
Herve Fi lion, a Canadian harness driver, won seven races during Yonkers Raceway spring meet. On a single program he took three victories and on three nights he drove four winners apiece.
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Yonkers Raceway
Herve Filion
Major League Standings From Wednesday Games
The day’s schedule lists California at Baltimore New York at Chicago Minnesota at Cleveland Texas at Milwaukee Boston at Kansas City Oakland at Detroit. No final scores provided in the standings note.
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California
Baltimore
Minnesota
Cleveland
Texas
Milwaukee
Boston
Kansas City
Oakland
Detroit
New York
Chicago
G.B
McNally
Ryan
Woadson
Omry
St. Louis
Montreal
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
Houston
Atlanta
San Francisco
Paradelphia
San Diego
Los Angeles
Reed
Brandon
Grimsley
Morton
Seaver
Genkine
Arlin
N Louis
Odd numbers of games may decide AL pennant races
The 1972 season faces uneven schedules after a strike and unmade games. Detroit will play 156 games to lead the AL East, with Baltimore 1.5 back and New York 1.5 back. Boston and Oakland close in. Oakland leads the West with 155 games to 154 for Chicago as the A’s win, boosting Woodie Fryman’s ERA to .320 and making the games won column decisive.
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Associated Press
Daily Baseball
Ailtwin
Detroit
New York
Boston
Baltimore
Oakland
California
Tigers
Orioles
Cleveland
Minnesota
Chicago
Woodie Fryman
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