Lewis wins long jump gold amid boos at Olympics
Carl Lewis captured the long jump gold in Los Angeles as his two jumps earned 28 feet inch, far ahead of Australia’s Gary Honey but drew boos for not attempting more jumps. He defended choosing to stop early, aiming for multiple golds and a career dream sparked by Jesse Owens. Americans added three more track golds to reach 102 medals and 47 golds with the tally rising past Mexico City 1968.
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Cruz wins 800 at LA Olympics with 1 43.0 Olympic record
Joaquim Cruz, Brazil, runner on two leg shoes, wins the Olympic 800 final at Los Angeles Coliseum in 1 43.0, a new Olympic record and second fastest time ever. Sebastian Coe settles for silver in 1 43.64 with Earl Jones taking bronze. Cruz aims for the 1500.
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Olympic champions and endurance at the Los Angeles Games
The piece honors Evelyn Ashford Edwin Moses and Gabriela Andersen Schiess while noting Ed Burke as a champion by heart. It praises Andersen Schiess finishing the marathon without quitting and describes Moses dominance and Ashford as the fastest woman, emphasizing the Olympic spirit over medals.
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Indians tumble as pitching, hitting falter against Storm
Cleveland manager Pat Corrales laments six straight losses as the Indians fail to solve Baltimore’s Storm Davis. Six hits, one homer by Jerry Willard, and a late rally can’t overcome a one-hit shutout through six innings. Davis sharp, Farr weak start, Gross homers for the Orioles.
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McDonald Flick to play for Browns in preset game
Browns coach Sam Rutigliano says Paul McDonald will start and play into the third quarter against the Rams in the Monday preseason game. Tom Flick will finish the second exhibition after missing practice with a sore hip. Charles White is in pads but out of contact work while Tim Stracka and Doug Dieken suffer injuries but expect to be ready for the Aug. 18 Kansas City game.
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