Olympic Preview Davenport Delivers in U S Sprint Team
Veteran notes Hayes Jones gold in Tokyo 1964 hurdles and bronze in 1960, Davenport at 38 earns fourth Olympic trial berth. Opinions on timing of trials, injuries, and the value of past performance versus current form. Author recalls meetings, debates about Montreal medaling chances, and the need for multiple pre-Olympic trials.
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Charles Foster
All-Star Game Dismissed by Billy Martin Says It’s a Big Nothing
Billy Martin says the All-Star game lacks meaning and drama, calling it a spectacle with players and managers not taking it seriously. He contrasts current games with past Showdowns, noting leagues push individual stars over team effort and questioning any value for participants.
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All-Star clash overshadows CBA talks in Philadelphia
In Philadelphia two bargaining fronts converge as Marvin Miller and John Gaherin lead all-day talks to salvage the basic agreement due to expire. Miller warns time is short as 24 club representatives push for progress while All-Star events loom for players like Rivers Munson and Lemon, with Hall of Fame inductee Lemon in attendance.
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A's upbeat on chance to win AL West this season
Oakland manager Chuck Tanner says the A's are healthy and playing their best as they chase the AL West title. Oakland beat Cleveland 9 3 to sweep a three game set, with Bill North stealing twice more to reach 42 for the year and Phil Garner joining the AL All Star squad. Fingers earned the save as Paul Mitchell left with a sore shoulder.
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Joe Rudi
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Paul Mitchell
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George Hendrick
Paul Lindblad
Phil Garner
Willie Randolph
New York Yankees
Taiwan barred from Montreal Olympics by Canada over name clash
The IOC bowed to Canada as Taiwan athletes were kept out unless they dropped the Republic of China name. Canada cites its wheat trade with Communist China as leverage, causing the first host nation ban on IOC recognized athletes. The IOC urged a parade entry behind the Olympic flag but Taiwan refused. Killanin called it a breach of faith and politicians meddling in sport.
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Browns acquire Earl Edwards through Bills trade
The Cleveland Browns announced the acquisition of veteran defensive lineman Earl Edwards from the Buffalo Bills for unspecified draft choices. Edwards, 30, will be tried at end and tackle by coach Forrest Gregg as the Browns bolster their defensive line amid youth movements. Heavy rains halted most of yesterday's scrimmage at the Browns rookie camp at Kent State.
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