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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1981
Page
13
World Trotting Derby organizer Curt Greene says NBC is interested in carrying the event on a national network if the baseball strike keeps games from being played by September 5. Talks paused as MLB schedules remain unresolved.
Greene discusses potential ESPN or NBC live telecast for the World Trotting Derby at The Meadowlands. He cites exposure and credibility gains, notes likely three heat format with two eliminations and a final, and outlines possible taping of early heats if needed. Broadcast fees expected around 5 000 to 10 000, versus 20 000 for the final Hambletonian at Du Quoin.
Jonathan Boyer becomes the first American to finish the Tour de France, placing 32nd in the 21 day, 2 500 mile race from Nice to Paris with Renault Gitane. He paced about 60 miles per day and helped team leader Bernard Hinault secure victory.
After a full day of negotiations in Washington with Secretary of Labor Raymond J. Donovan in attendance, baseball owners and players reported no progress on day two of the 40 day strike. Commissioners Kuhn and the mediation office declined to reveal details as talks continued with no clear path to a settlement.
Southern Illinois Carbondale sprinter David Lee posted the fastest 400 meter hurdles qualifying time at the World University Games in Bucharest, Romania, finishing in 50.47 seconds while easing up late. Michael Carter of Southern Methodist University won the shot put with 66 feet 3 inches but called it one of his poorest performances of the season. Nadia Comaneci led Romania with perfect 10s in vault and floor as Romania held the overall lead after day two, with the Soviet Union and the United States close behind.
St Charles Moz AP unsigned linebacker E J Junior may lose ground as contract dispute with the Cardinals keeps him from training camp in Knoxville. Cardinals coach Bettis warns he must arrive soon to learn quickly, while signing of Steve Neils reduces unsigned roster to seven players.
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