Calgary warms to Olympic spotlight days before Games
Calgary moves toward the Winter Olympics with 11 days to go as the Olympic flame travels from Olympia to Calgary. The torch run covers 40 miles to Cranbrook and into Alberta as crowds gather in bitter cold. Officials note a buoyant mood ahead of February 13 opening ceremonies with athletes arriving early to acclimate.
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Okotoks
Infante set to join Packers as new head coach
Lindy Infante is expected to become the Green Bay Packers head coach after a take-it-or-leave-it offer from Tom Braatz. The 47 year old offensive coordinator of the Cleveland Browns was en route from Honolulu to Green Bay with a decision due today or Thursday. Braatz said the odds were 90 to 10 in Infante's favor, following George Perles turning down a prior offer.
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Franco signs two year $2.2 million with Indians
Julio Franco secured a two year 2.2 million contract with Cleveland avoiding arbitration. He will earn 975 000 this season and 1 125 000 in 1989 with an option for a third season. The deal marks a shift under Hank Peters as veterans like Pat Tabler also received multi year deals.
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San Francisco
Lorain star Washington picks Michigan over rivals
Lorain High running back Dennis Washington committed to the University of Michigan, choosing the Wolverines over Indiana and Michigan State. The 4.33 speedster, second Lorain player in two years courted by a Big Ten school, will join Michigan as a capable back with track duties this season and potential early playing time.
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George
Taylor leads Elyria past Admiral King in high school clash
Elyria High, ranked ninth in Ohio Division I, drilled Admiral King 63-48 as Monica Taylor led with 24 points. The Pioneers moved to 11-1 in the Erie Shore Conference and 16-2 overall, while King stood 6-6 in the league and 11-6 overall. Coach Jim Vincent praised Taylor and the balance of his bench, noting improved guard play for tournaments.
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German sledder dies en route to junior world championships
East German bobsled driver Jens Raenger, 22, died of a heart attack while his team traveled to a West German event. He collapsed on a train en route to the junior world championships to be held in Winterberg, and was pronounced dead upon arrival in Kassel.
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Chicago Sting edge Cleveland Force 2 1 in indoor soccer clash
Chicago Sting goalkeeper Chris Vaccaro, facing his former team, earned his first win against the Force in three starts as Chicago beat Cleveland 2 1. Kai Haaskivi tied late then Heinz Wirtz scored to seal the victory, Vaccaro making 15 saves.
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