Stafford Loses Dream Title Shot Then Faces New Foes
Welterweight Roger Stafford, 27, lost to Milt McCrory in Phoenix, shattering a planned May 14 title bout with Sugar Ray Leonard and wrecking Stafford’s wedding plans. Leonard withdrew for eye surgery, leaving Stafford with bills and a need to fight on. Stafford vows to continue against fighters like McCrory and Don Curry.
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Free Agent System Draws A Look At NFL Talks
New York AP reports owners plan a comprehensive offer to modify free agency as contract talks resume with the players union. With the agreement near expiry, the debate centers on a revised system, salaries tied to a fixed percent of gross, and draft-pick compensation.
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Georgia Coach Admits Mistake in NCAA Violations
Georgia former assistant Wayne McDuffie says he violated two NCAA rules by making an illegal visit and giving a warmup suit to Coffee County fullback George Smith who chose Texas A&M. McDuffie expressed regret and noted Vince Dooley’s role in Georgia’s program.
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Aiken Track Club Hosts Third Women’s Distance Festival
The Aiken Track Club stages its third annual Women’s Distance Festival on Saturday July 24 at the H Odell Weeks Activities Center with one and three mile races starting at 8 am Entry blanks are available in Aiken and Augusta Sponsors include ARCA Moving Comfort Nike Running Times and Head Sportswear The event honors women distance runners and promotes Olympic women’s events For more information call 648 5585 or 648 3323 Also Aiken Youth Soccer sign ups run daily at the Weeks Center 8 30 am to 5 pm through July 23 Cost is 10 for city residents 13 for others Volunteer coaches and referees are needed Contact the recreation department at 648 0151
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Golf rivals Nicklaus and Watson near another Open clash
In Troon Scotland Jack Nicklaus and Tom Watson, long time friends and fierce competitors, loom as leading contenders as the 111th British Open begins. Watson, 32, seeks his fourth major title while Nicklaus eyes another strong showing in a career rich with majors.
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