USOC offers to back 1984 Olympics for Los Angeles
The United States Olympic Committee proposed a partnership with LA’s organizing committee to insure the city against losses and coordinate with the IOC. The plan, discussed by Kane and Simon, would let the USOC indemnify LA while seeking private underwriting for a roughly $183 million project.
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New York Times
Colorado Springs
Los Angeles
United States Olympic Committee
Olympic Organizing Committee
USOC
International Olympic Committee
Robert J. Kane
William E. Simon
Bradley
IOC
Kane
Lord Killanin
Simon
Organizing Committee
U.s.treasury
Spe
Montreal
United States
Hall of Fame induction for AFL star Alworth in Canton
Hall of Fame ceremonies in Canton honor AFL pioneer Lance Alworth, who choked up admitting humility and pride at being the first AFL player enshrined. Fellow 1978 inductees include Weeb Ewbank, Ray Nitschke, Larry Wilson, and Tuffy Leemans, with heartfelt tributes from each recipient and thanks to AFL founders and Lamar Hunt.
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Canton
Ohio
Lance Alworth
San Diego Chargers
Alworth
Weeb Ewbank
Ray Nitschke
Larry Wilson
Alphonse Emil “Tuffy
Leemans
Lamar Hunt
Bud Davis
Ewbank
AFL
Hunt
Baltimore Colts
New York Jets
New Hall of
Alphonse Emil ‘‘Tuffy
Chiefs top Cardinals in Missouri scrimmage dusk
Tony Adams led Kansas City with 96 passing yards on seven attempts as the Chiefs outgained St. Louis 149 to 0 in a 14 hour scrimmage at Faurot Field. Adams connected with Charlie Wade for a 63 yard score while Cardinals QBs were harassed and picked off three times.
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Columbia
Tony Adams
Kansas City Chiefs
St. Louis Cardinals
Chiefs
University of Missouri
Faurot Field
Cardinals
Adams
Charlie Wade
St. Louis
Jim Hart
Missouri
Steve Pisarkiewicz
Clint Longley
Mark Jackson
George Franklin
Earl Carr
Kansas City
Marv Levy
Marion Colt League All Stars Reach Regional Final
Marion Colt League All Stars rallied for five runs in the bottom of the sixth to beat Macomb and reach the regional final in Jacksonville. Key hits by Killman Edwards Phillips and De Paw plus a fielder's choice by Will fueled the rally. Elliott earned the win in relief. Marion previously defeated Jacksonville 7-2 and will meet the Saturday Losers bracket winner in the 1 p.m. final.
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Marion
Jacksonville
Macomb
Chuck Killman
Danny Edwards
Sean Phillips
Rocky DePaw
Tim Will
Chris Elliott
Tie at 70 leads Gold Cup tourney after first round
Bill Blewett of Carbondale Larry Emery of Carterville and Larry Giac of Benton each shot 2 under par 70 to lead the first round of the Gold Cup golf tournament at Benton Country Club. Scott Simpson and Paul Smith tied for second with 71s while a large group at 73 included Irvin Miller Alberts Ferris Siemsglusz Davis and Lewis.
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Bill Blewett
Carbondale
Larry Emery
Carterville
Larry Giacone
Benton
Benton Country Club
Blewett
Emery
Scott Simpson
Benton High School
Paul Smith
Belleville
Gene Irvin
Champaign
Brad Miller
Mattoon
Denny Alberts
Salem
Gary Lingle
Centralia
Bobby Donnewald
Carlyle
Gene Carelio
West Frankfort
Randy Lewis
Jerry Kirby
Ray Parker
Wargo
Carello
Mike Walsh
Rend Lake
Steve Heckel
Crab Orchard
Jerry
Brisco Hanover wins Dexter Cup at Roosevelt Raceway
Brisco Hanover driven by Jim Miller captured the $170,362 Dexter Cup in 2 01, the fastest Dexter Cup and Roosevelt Raceway time for a 3 year old trotter. Doublemint placed second with Florida Pro third as Speedy Somelli failed to chase the pace and amid upcoming Hambletonian Prep races.
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Roosevelt Raceway
New York
Jim Miller
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