Leonard Grabs Title as Duran Quits Amid Rematch
Sugar Ray Leonard regains the World Boxing Council welterweight title by defeating Roberto Duran after Duran quit with 16 seconds left in the eighth round. Duran cited stomach cramps and arm weakness, announcing retirement from boxing. The crowd watched as Leonard claimed the green title belt and a rare career moment in New Orleans.
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Leonard Beats Duran In Controversial New Orleans Fight
Sugar Ray Leonard dominates Roberto Duran with boxing finesse in the Superdome, taking the seventh round and leading on all scorecards before the bout ends abruptly in New Orleans. Officials with the Louisiana commission consider medical review as fans question the stoppage.
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Foster Leads USC In New Era After McGuire
USC basketball under Bill Foster begins amid a rebuilding phase as seven of 11 players depart. He labels the team the youngest major college squad, with expected starters including Brad Jorgensen and Jimmy Foster, while Kevin Dunleavy Sam Frederick and Kevin Darmody return to bolster a 16-11 finish last season. USC-Aiken visits tonight at 8 at the Student Activities Center, followed by Erskine on Saturday as part of a five-game home stand.
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Counts Aiken Boys Shift Focus From Football to Hoop Season
Aiken High basketball coach Randy Counts, after his football Hornets were eliminated, moves to prepare for the basketball season. He emphasizes added guard experience and a veteran group led by Roddy Scott, Melvin Fair, Alan Odom, and William Perry as they aim to improve on last year’s 13-9 mark and open December 6 in Augusta against Westside.
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Aiken Hornettes face rebuilding year with strong depth
Aiken High girls coach Barbara Garlinger enters the season with three seniors and a mix of youth led by Yvette Moore. Debut contenders include freshman guard Valetta Woodward and sophomore Debra Folks as the Hornettes aim to start strong in January after a Region 3-AAAA title run last season.
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