They've Finally Rooked the USA in Munich Olympics
AP report reviews a tense moment after the U S basketball team lost to the Soviet Union 51 50 amid IOC protests over a 50 49 U S win. It notes wider U S outcomes including Spitz’s seven golds and Shorter’s marathon triumph, alongside controversies involving Demont Ephedrine use Matthews Collett decorum and late heats in track events.
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Bob Johnson
Associated Press
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United States
Kevin Joyce
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International Olympic Committee
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Mark Spitz
America
Larry Black
Robert Taylor
Gerald Tinker
Eddie Hart
Frank Shorter
Yale
Rick DeMont
Vince Matthews
Wayne Collett
Demont
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Collett
Sayers Retires From Football After Illustrious Career
Gale Sayers, Kansas Comet and Hall of Fame halfback, retires at 29 after a storied NFL run with the Chicago Bears. The Kansas native, twice All American and NFL rushing leader, cites reluctance to quit football and gratitude to friends while noting past milestones and injuries shaping his decision.
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Bonebrake nets his second Winchester feature in eventful race
Denny Bonebrake clinched a second feature win at Winchester Speedway with a 3.2 second lead as Dick Warrenfeltz led early and Red Nininger moved into contention. Late Model and Hare divisions saw collisions and dramatic turns, with Wayne Walls adding a Hare victory and plans for the upcoming Twin 20s and Stock class finale.
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Red Sox widen AL East lead with doubleheader sweep
Boston moves 12 games ahead of Baltimore after sweeping Cleveland 5-1 in 12 innings and 2-0. Eddie Kasko praises pitching and timely hitting as Boston dominates early in the pennant race. Baltimore blanks Milwaukee 2-0 behind Jim Palmer's 19th win. Yankees drop to fourth, 22 back, after a 5-0 win by Mel Stottlemyre over Detroit. Oakland extends West lead to 31⁄2 games with a 7-2 rout of Texas while Chicago falters against California.
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Associated Press
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Boston Red Sox
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Warren Wildcats Top Strasburg In Season Opener
In a season debut under coach Bill Casto, Warren edges Strasburg 60 0 with late defense and key plays. Crawford, Shuman lead Wildcats while Stover and Boyer pace Rams before next games against Broad Run and Stonewall.
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Terps Rally To Deadlock N.C. State
North Carolina State under Lou Holtz and Maryland under Jerry Claiborne opened ACC play with a 24-24 tie in Raleigh. Bruce Shaw connected for two touchdowns to H BC early, while Maryland rallied from a 24-10 deficit behind Louis Carter, Al Neville, and solid defense.
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Terps
Johnny U Leads Colts Past Broncos in Exhibition Win
Johnny Unitas, 39, sparked the Baltimore Colts to a 20 13 victory over the Denver Broncos in an exhibition game that closed the NFL preseason. His two first half touchdowns gave the Colts a 20 10 lead at the break as the defense held in the second half. The Colts open at home against St Louis.
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Associated Press
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