Blatnick Wins Greco Roman Superheavyweight Olympic Gold
Jeff Blatnick, a New York native and Hodgkin's disease survivor, defeated Thomas Johansson of Sweden 2 0 to win the Olympic gold in the over 220 pound Greco Roman division. Doctors once urged him to quit wrestling but he persisted, believing travel and sport kept him healthy. He celebrated with relief and urged future athletes to persevere.
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Vidmar gold expedition winds up in silver mine
Olympic action at the Los Angeles Games features Koji Gushiken winning the individual all around as Peter Vidmar settles for silver. U.S. medal hopefuls Carl Lewis and Edwin Moses begin track and field, with top swimming, cycling, and rowing events shaping the medal chase.
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Sparky hints Tigers could win AL East says Anderson
Detroit manager Sparky Anderson, after Detroit’s 2-1 win over Cleveland, said the Tigers could win the American League East but won’t guarantee it. He cautioned they must avoid fading and noted a team batting average slide from .299 to .269. Lou Whitaker hit a two run homer as Jack Morris won his 14th.
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Browns chase missing link for deep threat
Browns coach Sam Rutigliano pursues a game changing deep threat for Cleveland. The search centers on rookie and veteran receivers including Bruce Davis Rocky Belk and Willis Adams whose careers have been hampered by injuries and inconsistency. Belk showed late season promise with two touchdowns and a 28.2 yard per catch average, fueling hopes he can contribute as a starter this season.
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