Merger tightens as ABA players join NBA dispersal draft
NBA Commissioner Larry O Brien says merger is near after legal actions clear the path. Chicago Bulls pick 7 foot 2 Ars Gilmore in the dispersal draft set for August 5 at 2 pm EDT. Judge Carter approves parts of the merger and schedules hearings while ABA teams join the NBA with remaining antitrust settlements and payments needed by early September. Other players in the draft include Marvin Barnes Moses Malone Maurice Lucas and Ron Boone.
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Olympic tensions rise as Stones critic sparks clash
The story centers on Dwight Stones and his controversial comments about Montreal Olympic facilities, prompting Russian Olympic Committee concerns over Nemtsanov’s parents’ demands for answers. Officials warn of potential withdrawal, while Jenner basks in decathlon victory as the Games near closing.
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Discus champion Wilkins says his win was for himself not country
Montreal reports quote Mac Wilkins defending his Olympic gold in discus as a personal achievement, while criticizing US Olympic Committee practices. He says he paid his own travel costs and acted to shake up the system, though he remains proud to be American and grateful to fans.
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Rufat Riskiev
Elyria Dominates Wheelersburg to Open Big League State
Terry Norman led Elyria to a 7-0 first round victory over Wheelersburg in the Big League State Tournament. Norman pitched superbly with one hit allowed and 16 strikeouts, while homering and tripling to drive in two. Elyria built a 3-0 first inning edge and added four more runs, advancing to the semifinals to face Dayton in today’s schedule.
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Celtics claim 13th title in 20 seasons over Suns
In a record 1975 76 NBA season Celtics win their 13th title in 20 seasons beating the Suns in six games. A double elimination tourney today features a 6 00 pm match up between late winners with Wheelersburg and Painesville at 3 30 and loser's bracket survivor earning a spot in tomorrow's final.
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Eckersley Hurls Tribe to Victory in Rain Shortened Game
Cleveland stopper Dennis Eckersley pitched effectively as the Indians beat Milwaukee 7 to 2 in a rain shortened twi night game halted after two late delays. Rick Manning delivered a two run double and Ram wind gusts disrupted play as five Brewers errors aided Cleveland. Eckersley struck out 12 while Ed Rodriguez took the loss.
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Buddy Bell
Tommy Smith
Alan Ashby
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Ed Rodriguez
Mike Hegan
Eckersley
U S Cuba square off in Olympic boxing finals
United States fighters led by Howard Davis and Sugar Ray Leonard face Cuba’s Teofilo Stevenson and Sixto Soria as both nations enter key welter and heavyweight matchups in Montreal. Davis and Leonard seek gold in 132 and 140 pound classes while Stevenson eyes a second heavyweight title.
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