Calgary ready to return to normal
The Winter Olympics closed amid grand performances and drama. Bonny Blair and Dan Jansen drew cheers while Brian Orser Liz Manley and Karen Percy led Canada. The Soviets topped the medal table with 11 golds nine silvers and nine bronzes as ABC faced a costly ratings battle. The games spanned 16 days and wrapped up under a cool starry night after a chaotic finish.
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Alberta
Boitano and Witt
Flying Finn
Tomba la Bomba
Eddie the Eagle
America
Bonnie Blair
Dan Jansen
Debi Thomas
Canada
Brian Orser
Liz Manley
Karen Percy
Ekaterina Gordeeva
Brian Boitano
Nureyev
Sunnyvale
Calif
Orser
Netherlands Yvonne van Gennip wins 5000m in Calgary
Sunday highlights note Yvonne van Gennip of the Netherlands becomes the second triple gold medalist alongside Matti Nykanen as she wins the women's 5000 meters. The United States misses a bobsled medal by two hundredths of a second, Brent Rushian led with 57.20 seconds but loses bronze on the final run. The report credits thousands of volunteers, Olympic Village camaraderie, and a culture of competition that defined these Games.
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Matti Nykanen
Finland
United States
Brent Rushian
Saranac Lake
Janis Kipours
Soviet Union
U.S. Olympic Committee
New York Yankees
George Steinbrenner
America
U.S
Warm Winter Olympics Impress Calgarians and Skaters
Knighted editor notes Calgary warmly hosted the Winter Games. Figure skating dazzled, Debi Thomas faltered, Katarina Witt won gold as Manley surprised, Judy cheer off ice lit up TV ratings. Samaranch drew ire for comments on US hockey, but the event’s spirit and performances uplifted the city.
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Billy Crystal
Debi Thomas
East Germany
Katarina Witt
Canada
Elizabeth Manley
Japan
Midori Ito
Thomas
Manley
Witt
Ohio High School Tournament Expands To Four Divisions In 1971
March Madness grips Ohio as the state expands to four divisions with 10 sites. Admiral King leads as No. 1 seed while districts adjust to a Cleveland teachers strike reducing some lineups. Bracket pairings set March 1 to March 9 determine district berths and regional travel.
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Glenville
East
Rhodes
Lincoln West
Valley Forge
Berea
Forge
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Padua
Grimwolle
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Brothers Tony and Andy Ghelfi Shine in Indians Camp
In Tucson, Tony and Andy Ghelfi, brothers on the Cleveland Indians 40-man roster, approach camp as supportive teammates not rivals. Tony has a stronger fastball and Andy projects as a steady No. 2 draft pick, both hoping to stick with the major league club amid past injuries and a long road through Phillies and Indians systems.
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Indians
Andy
Phillies
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Iowa
Dan O’brien
O’brien
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Kinston
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IOC
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Roger Negin
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Parma
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Akron University
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Vermilion
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Sandusky
Vermillion
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Penne
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Avon Lake
Milwaukee
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