Frazier to Comeback Against Coetzee in South Africa
Joe Frazier plans a comeback bout on April 15 in Durban against South African Gerrie Coetzee. Promoter fal Tucker confirms the deal in writing, detailing a $460,000 purse for Frazier and $105,000 for Coetzee, plus potential advertising earnings. The bout would be broadcast live on ABC, marking a historic, racially segregated era in South Africa.
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Sonannesburg
South Africa
Joe Frazier
Gerrie Coetzee
Fal Tucker
Pro Boks
Tucker
Bruce Wright
Frazier
Wright
Philadelphia
Coetzee
ABC
Foreman flags boxing comeback to spread word of God
George Foreman said on KYOK he plans another ring return not for money or glory but to exalt Jesus, aiming to preach the Word of God while using boxing as a conduit. He cited his Olympic and pro career, including wins over Frazier and a 1974 Ali setback, and recalled 1977 defeat to Jimmy Young before his retirement and renewed talk of fighting for faith.
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Houston
Jesus
George Foreman
KYOK
Ralph Cooper
Jimmy Young
Foreman
Yorton
Muhammad Ali
Zaire
Ron Lyle
Frazier
Pedro Agosto
Young
Puerto Rico
Yankees payrolls and WHA coach turn to racer turmoil
The Q and A column notes Phillies as 1977 MLB payroll leaders at nearly 3.5 million, Yankees just under. It details Ron Ingram leaving the Indianapolis Racers amid WHA struggles, with Skallenia naming Bill Goldsworthy interim coach and GM. Several player questions cover Dorsett, Skiadany, free agents, and team values.
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Indianapolis
Ron Ingram
Indianapolis Racers
Racers
Ingram
Nelson Skalbania
Racer
Skalbania
Bill Goldsworthy
San Diego
Pacific Coast Hockey League
Leo Kovach
Jim Browitt
Walt Marlowe
Spinks Hurt Ahead of Title Defense Negotiations
World heavyweight champion Leon Spinks has a rib cartilage injury that could delay his May or June defense. Attorney Milton Chwasky said the injury was not known before the Ali upset but was disclosed after the fight. Promoters Arum and Biron discuss a Spinks Norton bout, with CBS TV rights and a potential rematch with Ali. The WBC may force the Norton bout to keep his title.
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New York
Leon Spinks
Spinks
Muhammad Ali
Milton Chwasky
Bob Arum
Top Rank, Inc
Ob Biron
Ken Norton
Biron
Norton
Cbs-Tv
Ali
World Boxing Council
Kwasky
James Nicholas
New York Jets
Chwaksy
Hassey Defends Catches as Indians Backups Eye Role
Cleveland rookie Ron Hassey rejects bad rap on defense saying his spring work proves capable. Scouts note his hitting power and past Toledo numbers 296 average 10 homers 57 RBIs in 129 games, while a trio of backstops compete for time behind Fred Kendall.
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ANE
Cleveland Indians
Ron Hassey
University of Arizona
Hassey
Am Seeqsee Roperurs
Cleveland
Fred Kendall
Bob Allietta
Craig Harvey
Tim Glass
Tim Norrid
Ron Pruitt
Kendall
Hussey
Toledo
Girl intramural basketball suit eyed for out of court settlement
In Strongsville near Cleveland Lucy Naugle, a 12 year old girl, seeks to join intramural basketball at Drake Elementary. The Strongsville school board barred girls from intramural play and debated a proposed out of court resolution with lawyers for Lucy and the district. The case, supported by the Women’s Law Fund, could have a solution ready in time for Carnival Days, or the injunction hearing would be reset.
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U.S. District Court
John Manos
Charles Guerrier
Lucy
Stuerrier
Drake
Naugle
Indiana Referee Utter Named for Junior Olympics in Gary
AAU Boxing chairman Lee King of Kendallville announces Bob Utter a longtime Indiana Reformatory boxing coach and 32 year AAU and Golden Gloves official is chosen to referee the Indiana AAU Junior Olympics at Gary on April 7 6. Utter recently refereed Fort Wayne Golden Gloves finals and works the Indianapolis Golden Gloves. He is a 58 year old veteran who officiated his 7000th bout and has worked many Golden Gloves and AAU events nationwide.
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AAU
Lee King
Kendallville
Bob Utter
Indiana Reformatory
Indiana
Ft. Campbell
Hagerstown
Muncie
Decatur
Ill
Golden Gloves
Houston
Tex
Fifth Army
Camp Atterbury
American Legion
Fort Wayne
Toledo
The
Convention Center
Anderson Girls Win Optional Gym Meet at Jordan YMCA
Anderson High School gymnasts led by Patricia Kellams Susan Watson Kristin Hornecker and Paula Schmidt placed in top events at an optional meet hosted by Jordan YMCA scoring 199.55 to 125.30. Notable finishes includes Alisa Duncan Kathy Paige Penny Hinderer and Susan Albers across vault floor beam bars and all-around in the 11 and under 12 14 and 15 and over divisions.
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Ae Anderson
Arrows
Jordan Ymca
Anderson
Patricia Kellams
Susan Watson
Kristin Hornecker
Paula Schmidt
Susan Albers
Mia Martin
Alisa Duncan
Kathy Paige
Penny Hinderer
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Joe Koman
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IBS
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Goose Gossage
Rawly Eastwick
George Steinbrenter
Gossage
Racer GM
Steinbrenner
Tony Dorsett
Hawaii
Gail Larrabee
Philadelphia ‘A
Abc-Tv
Cowboys
Dorsett
Tom Skiadany
Ohio State
Harold Gerson
Gary
A. Skiadany
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Skladany
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NFL
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Chicago
Norm Thompson
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Terry Metcalf
Ed White
Minnesota
Jack Tatum
Oakland
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Sports Hot Line
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Cumming
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