Los Angeles Secures 1984 Olympic Games Bid
After a year of wrangling, Los Angeles wins hosting rights for the 1984 Summer Olympics in a mail vote by the IOC. Mayor Tom Bradley hails the breakthrough as the city nears a contract, with private financing to cover losses and a private organizing committee to shoulder financial risk.
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Dodgers Open World Series In Spirit Of Jim Gilliam
Dodgers start the 1981 World Series with Tommy John facing Ed Figueroa as they honor Jim Gilliam who died Sept. 15. Players discuss dedication, funeral impact, and Yankees adjustments as Willie Randolph and Mickey Rivers shape the matchup.
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Oklahoma Holds Top Spots In Polls As USC Follows
Oklahoma remains number one in both AP and UPI polls with USC second. Penn State climbs to third, Arkansas ties for third in AP, Michigan slips to fifth in AP and fourth in UPI. Texas falls after a loss, Maryland rises in AP but not UPI, Navy enters top 20 in UPI, Dodgers opener note and pitching matchup mentioned.
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Belisle to Take Over Capitals in NHL
In Los Angeles Danny Belisle will introduce himself as the new Washington Capitals coach replacing Tom McVie. The Capitals, cellar dwellers since 1974, finished last in Norris Division last season. Belisle also plans to sign players for the season opener Friday. McVie expressed shock but open to a new approach. Washington opens the season against the Los Angeles Kings. ST. Louis reports George Bamberger voted Manager of the Year by Sporting News peers after guiding the Milwaukee Brewers to 93 69.
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Dolphins blank Bengals as Strock shines before Griese return
Miami defeated winless Cincinnati 21 0 as Don Strock threw two touchdowns and Bob Baumhower returned a fumble for a score. Bob Griese returned to the field, preparing to win back the starting job while Strock kept the offense moving and the team 4 2 atop the AFC East.
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Pardee Takes Season One Game at a Time with Redskins
Washington coach Jack Pardee, riding a 6-0 start and 9 game win streak, says the season will be taken one game at a time as the Redskins prepare for a Sunday trip to Philadelphia. He notes the Eagles remain playoff contenders with Jaworski Montgomery Carmichael and a 3-3 record.
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Dandridge Returns to Bullets but Ballard Will Start Friday
Washington Bullets coach Dick Motta supports the NBA three official plan but voices concerns about rookies. Bobby Dandridge ends his holdout and will play. Greg Ballard, a second year forward, will start the regular season opener against the New Orleans Jazz.
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