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universalsports.com - 6/17/2009
Chicago 2016 makes bid to IOC
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Chicago led off the presentations Wednesday of the four cities bidding for the 2016 Olympics, stressing strong support from the White House and offering financial guarantees for the multi-billion dollar project.
Baseball Makes Case for 2016 Olympics
bizofbaseball.com - 6/15/2009
Baseball Makes Case for 2016 Olympics
— bizofbaseball.com — The International Baseball Federation (IBAF) and leaders from baseball around the world today presented their outline for... baseball’s re-instatement to the Olympic programme in 2016. The presentation, which included IBAF President Dr. Harvey Schiller, Secretary General John Ostermeyer, Major ... (more) Baseball Makes Case for 2016 Olympics

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universalsports.com - 6/17/2009
Bid cities deliver promises for 2016
— universalsports.com — The four cities bidding for the 2016 Olympics took their case directly to the voters on Wednesday,... stressing the backing of their government leaders and promising financial security for their multi-billion-dollar projects. (more) Bid cities deliver promises for 2016

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universalsports.com - 6/18/2009
Tokyo 2016 invites crown prince to IOC vote
— universalsports.com — Officials of Tokyo's bid for the 2016 Olympics have invited Japan's crown prince to travel to Copenhagen... for the IOC vote on Oct. 2. (more) Tokyo 2016 invites crown prince to IOC vote

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