Television Schedule Items for March Sports Events
Monday listings show International Players Championship tennis at p.m. ESPN, NIT at 7 p.m. ESPN, NAIA basketball at 9 p.m. ESPN. Tuesday covers International Players Championship, NIT tournament, Bullets at Bulls at 8:30 p.m. on ESPN, Hornets at Lakers at 11 p.m. on WGN. Local WOLO rundown follows.
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Harding Retains WBC Light Heavy Title in 11th Round
In Atlantic City Australian Jett Harding finished Argentine Nestor Giovannini with a left hook in the 11th to defend the WBC light heavyweight crown. Giovannini had been knocked down earlier in the fight and was stopped by referee Joe Cortes 96 seconds into the final round. This marked Harding’s second title defense since June. In Florida at Key Biscayne Jennifer Capriati advanced by default after Patty Fendick injured her knee, while Andre Agassi won his match decisively to reach the next round.
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Horton doubles ARCA win at Atlanta with new track mark
Jimmy Horton captured a second consecutive ARCA stock car victory at Atlanta International Raceway in a 204 lap race. He started from the pole and led 139 laps despite six cautions, clocking a 131.485 mph average to break ARCA's track record set by Michael Waltrip in 1989. Horton also won the ARCA season opener at Daytona Beach last month.
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Florida pitcher Steve Georgiadis dies after surgery
Gainesville Florida sophomore pitcher Steve Georgiadis died Saturday from heart complications after shoulder surgery. The 19 year old was treated at Shands Hospital following Thursday surgery and had appeared in one game this season, the February 24 loss to Miami. The Seminole native had pitched 15 games last season with a 2 2 record.
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Bubka Breaks Indoor World Record In Donetsk
Oleksandr Bubka cleared 19 feet 10 inches indoors at an international meet in Donetsk Ukraine. The 26 year old equaled his own indoor best and surpassed his previous 19-9% mark from Osaka. Tony Dees matched the Fast 60m hurdles time as the United States beat Britain and the Soviet Union.
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Ford NCAA inquiry and coaching changes at Clemso
The NCAA investigates alleged rules violations by Clemso’s program while Ford pledges to aid in defense. Arkansas coach Kennav Field was hired within three days of Ford quitting to lead the football program. Administrators fear public outcry if Ford must resign and expect Field to depart later this year to limit fallout.
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Indians Baseball Returns from Arbitration Talks
Hank Peters, president and chief operating officer of the Cleveland Indians, expressed relief as spring training resumes with first games on March 26. He said everyone can focus on baseball again after salary arbitration eligibility stalled talks.
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Loyola Stuns Michigan In East Regional Thriller
Loyola Chicago, led by Bo Kimble with 37 points, shattered Michigan 94 83 to advance and deny a repeat title. Alabama toppled Arizona as Virginia ousted by Syracuse ending Terry Holland's Virginia era at 16 years.
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Earnhardt Wins Motorcraft 500 Despite Stomach Cramps
Dale Earnhardt fought illness and cramps to win the Motorcraft 500 at Atlanta International Raceway. He led 216 of 328 laps, overcame a late deficit after a pit misstep, and edged Morgan Shepherd by about six car lengths with Ernie Irvan finishing third in his Morgan-McClure ride.
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