Comaneci Faces Olympics Buzz Amid Political Squabbling
Nadia Comaneci arrival stirs nostalgic talk as political tensions flare at Los Angeles Games. Ueberroth dampens torchbearer talk while disputes loom over refereeing rights, entry denials, and scheduling. U.S. women lose in NBA league scrimmage. men finish pre-Olympic run 9-0. Libyan journalists denied entry. smog and weather questions hover over opening ceremony.
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Wall
San Diego
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Ueberroth
Clemens blanksl Red Sox ride hot rookie to sixth straight win
Roger Clemens a right handed rookie pitched a four hitter with 11 strikeouts in his first major league shutout as Boston defeated Chicago 7-0. Jim Rice drove in three and Dwight Evans added two RBIs as the Red Sox swept the White Sox and extended their streak to six wins. Boston improved to nine wins in ten games while Chicago dropped four straight.
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Houston Astros
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Nadia Comaneci's enduring impact and Olympic saga
The piece reflects on Nadia Comaneci's legendary 1976 performance in Montreal, her later career and retirement, and the pressures faced by young female athletes. It notes her fragile post-competition life, the film Nadia, and her status as a symbol of Romanian excellence at the 1980 Games, with quotes on her continued influence and humility.
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Agnes Mura
Peter Pan
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Olga Korbut
Rodeo Drive Lures Shoppers With Olympic Flair
Beverly Hills retailers deck windows with Olympic flags and keep longer hours in hope of drawing Summer Games crowds. yet boutiques report slow sales as locals avoid traffic and visitors, while Beverly Hills Visitors Bureau offers 200 multilingual volunteers for guided tours. AT&T crews race to finish long distance links for press HQ. Nepal sends a small team seeking pride over medals, while Montreal officers set a 4,600 mile relay record en route to Los Angeles.
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U.S. West Coast
Seahawks and Buccaneers clash in Canton preseason opener
The 1984 NFL preseason kicks off with Seattle Seahawks visiting the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Canton at the Hall of Fame game. Seattle, coming off a 9-7 playoff season, seeks consistency under Chuck Knox. Tampa Bay, 2-14 last year, eyes improvement with veteran signings including Hugh Green, James Wilder, and Jack Thompson.
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