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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1976
Page
11
The Cleveland Nets owner criticizes local fans as attendance weakens WTT club struggles to draw crowds. He predicts moves to safer markets while opponents say tennis remains a niche sport with limited team appeal.
The piece surveys U S field event outlooks for Montreal 1976 across pole vault high jump long jump and triple jump with insights from Bob Seagren along with optimistic notes on Earl Bell Dave Roberts and Dwight Stones. It weighs medal contenders in each event and notes a weaker javelin hammer throws and a cautious view of hammer competition.
Olympic TV schedule from Montreal shows John Hencken of Santa Clara aiming for gold in the 100-meter breaststroke final after world and Olympic records. ABC will air 7:30 to 11 p.m. EDT with a 11:30 wrapup. Also on tap are U S women vs Bulgaria basketball and men vs Puerto Rico, plus several boxing bouts.
In Montreal, Boris Onischenko, four time world fencing champion, was stripped of Olympic results after judges found his epee wired to register touches without contact. British sergeant Jim Fox noticed erroneous hits and alerted officials, leading to a formal probe and disqualification. Onischenko denied wrongdoing, claiming the weapon was borrowed, but the jury upheld the decision despite his appeal.
On a sunny Montreal afternoon the queen hosted a party aboard Britannia to celebrate the Olympics. She expressed pride for Princess Anne in the equestrian events and looked forward to seeing her at the opening ceremony, though she did not spot her daughter in the crowd. Prince Philip spoke with an Olympics official nearby.
In Montreal, Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip mingle with Olympic officials aboard a yacht as Olympic medal standings unfold after ten events. The queen jokes about her routine and plans to watch Anne compete in Brooomont, while thousands line the riverbanks for a glimpse of royalty before the royal party departs after a formal reception with officers and crew.
John Naber defies pain to win the 100-meter backstroke, with Peter Rocca and Rolland Matthes finishing strong. Rocca notes Naber's mental edge as Mark Spitz provides TV commentary. Naber hints at life after swimming, eyeing a next challenge post-Southern Cal, while stressing commitment for one more year.
Chris Sharpe low gross 68 and Barb Jezewski low net 71 at the 3rd annual Miller High Life Tournament held yesterday at Royal Crest Golf Club. Fifty players competed in the Lorain County District Women’s Golf Association event. Results include Margo Fankhauser 89 gross and Shirley Jenson 74 net at Springvale Country Club. Next events are Shore Club Championship at Hillard Lakes July 30 and Thunderbird August 9.
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