Perfect Olympic debut shocks with Nadia Comaneci
On day one in Montreal the 14-year-old Romanian Nadia Comaneci earned the first Olympic perfect 10 on the uneven bars, prompting debate from Russian coach Larissa Latynina who questioned the judges. The U S dominated men’s swimming with a 1 2 3 sweep led by Mike Bruner and Steve Gregg while East Germans took multiple golds in women’s swimming.
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Australian David Graham wins Westchester Golf Classic
David Graham, 30, of Hollywood Florida, captured the Westchester Golf Classic title with a final 72-hole score of 12 under par 272. He earned $60,000, securing his first national TV victory, ahead of Fuzzy Zoeller Tom Watson and Ben Crenshaw, with Nicklaus and Palmer among star rivals in the field.
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IOC faces sanctions as Africa boycott tests Olympics
In Montreal the IOC weighs penalties on 27 boycotting nations over the opening ceremony walkout. Actions could include expulsion or suspension and affect countries with athletes already drawn in events. Lord Killanin warned participation requires adherence to rules.
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Hunt Beats Lauda to Win British Grand Prix at Brands Hatch
James Hunt despite a wrist injury wins the British Grand Prix for McLaren by 52 seconds over world champion Niki Lauda at Brands Hatch England. Lauda finishes second with 1 04 19.66, Scheckter third. Race delayed an hour after a seven car pileup at Paddock Hill as Hunt moves to second in points behind Lauda.
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Swimming Tops List For Olympic Coverage
Montreal AP reports John Naber and Kornelia Ender headline ABC televised Olympic coverage. Telecast runs 7 30 to 11 p m EDT with a 11 30 p m wrap up as events near live air time. Naber eyes medals in the 100 meter backstroke and 200 meter freestyle with Rocca Matthes Furniss Montgomery as possible American sweep in the 200 free. Ender leads in the women's 100 free as East Germany eyes dominance in the 200 butterfly. Also scheduled are U S women basketball versus Japan and U S boxing matches.
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Ron Walters Edges Poe Poe Olds in Fast-Pitch Thriller
Ron Walters Insurance rallied for a five run seventh inning to beat Poe Olds 10 9 in a Fast Pitch Softball League game. Denny Singhass drilled a two run triple sealing the comeback as Bobby Gladden Jr homered for Ron Walters and Tommy DeHaven added two hits. Plumly Lumber remained four games ahead after Plumly’s 4 1 win over Snag’s Sport Shop with Jim Orndorff driving a fifth inning two run double and Denny Smallwood homering for Plumly.
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