Taylor’s next opponent: runaway weigh
Rochester New York Olympic medalist Chris Taylor faces a year of tests and therapy to control his weight. The 6 foot 6 and 470 pound wrestler has ended his professional career due to chronic liver ailments. He plans a long weight loss program and notes his appetite has always been large and difficult to manage. He recalls a career with two NCAA titles at Iowa State and a 1972 Olympic bronze in Greco Roman wrestling.
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Giants unite to form global players union
Washington reports six pro leagues have formed a union named Professional Athletes International. About 2,400 players will be represented, with Ed Garvey named executive director of the NFL Players Association staff director and Doug Strong named secretary treasurer. The alliance includes the CFLPA and American Hockey Association among others.
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Dobson Optioned to AAA Portland by Indians
Pat Dobson, veteran right handed pitcher, was optioned Monday by the Cleveland Indians to the Portland Beavers of the Pacific Coast League. The move sends him to Class AAA for further assignment.
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Arrest rattles junior hockey game in Bellingham
In Bellingham Washington a fracas during a B C junior hockey league game led to the arrest of Abbotsford Flyers left wing Pat McGill on third degree assault charges. McGill was released on recognizance as the prosecutor eyes Thursday hearing.
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Johansson jokes about unretiring from boxing at 45
NEW YORK AP Ingemar Johansson laughed off retirement rumors from Pompano Beach Fla saying he might be the only one who hasn’t announced a comeback. The former heavyweight champ, now living off investments, jokes about harness racing and criticizes boxing authority decisions while noting his weight at 290 pounds.
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Former Indy 500 winners test at Indianapolis speedway
Johnny Rutherford Gordon Johncock and Al Unser rode slow shakedown laps at Indianapolis Motor Speedway during the first day of a weeklong spring tire test. Heavy morning rain delayed activity and none planned high speeds until Tuesday. Johncock set a 200 mph mark a year earlier at the six year old track.
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