U S Swimmers Break Records as Bruner Leads
Montreal reports United States boastful start at the Olympics with Mike Bruner shaving his head and setting a world record in the 200-meter butterfly. John Naber followed with a world mark in the 100-meter backstroke semifinals as U S swimmers rack up records, medals, and a strong relay showing. The U S basketball team also defeated Italy 106-86 in a vigorous opening day.
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Carty’s two homers lift Indians past Twins in DH note
Rico Carty slugged two two run homers and drove in the deciding run as Cleveland beat Minnesota 4 1. Stan Thomas earned the win in his first start while Rock Waits held the Twins to four singles. Carty, aging and banged up, said the designated hitter rule has kept him in games despite not liking the role. Manager Frank Robinson praised Waits and noted upcoming doubleheader with Oakland.
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Brett Leads Royals Past Red Sox In Six Three Victory
George Brett stayed on target with a two run homer in the seventh as Marty Pattin and Steve Mingo combined for a seven hit effort. Kansas City Royals defeated the Boston Red Sox 6-3 in a game that kept Brett atop the AL batting race with a .365 average.
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Graham Wins Westchester After Self Talk Pep Talk
Australian golfer David Graham shot a final round 71 to finish 12 under 272 and win the Westchester Golf Classic by three strokes at Westchester Country Club. He earned 60000 dollars, using clubs he designed himself, amid a strong field including Nicklaus Miller Palmer Green Crenshaw Geiberger and others.
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Rankin increases earnings in Columbus Classic victory
Judy Rankin boosted her season earnings to 110,614 after winning the Columbus Classic, finishing 11 under par with rounds of 68 70 and 67. She sits about halfway through the season, aiming toward the 200,000 plateau with more wins to come.
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Soviet stars dominate USSR championship finals in Moscow
Metrevell, 31, defeated Kakulia 6-3 6-0 3-6 6-2 to keep his dominance in amateur Soviet tennis. Morozova, 27, beat Baksheyeva 6-3 6-3 as they won the mixed doubles, while Morozova and Chuvyrina claimed the women's doubles title. In Stockholm, Hugh Baiocchi fired 68 to win the Scandinavian Enterprise Open at Drottningholm Golf Club for $11,500 first prize and a 1 under par 271.
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Browns face brutal camp as rookies push for roster spots
In Kent Ohio AP describes the Browns brutal preseason drills with five hopefuls battling for jobs under Coach Forrest Gregg. Injuries plague Doug Kleber Check Hutchison Hugh McKinnis Henry Hynoski and others while Gregg emphasizes hard work and continued practice despite setbacks. The team records a 6 6 scrimmage with strong blocking and few scoring drives as scrimmages continue.
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