OJ Simpson traded to 49ers amid homecoming joy
OJ Simpson was traded from the Buffalo Bills to the San Francisco 49ers in a deal involving five draft choices over three years. He expressed happiness about playing in the city where he was born, and 49ers owner Edward DeBartolo Jr. said negotiations culminated in the deal.
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Simpson trade brings 49ers star to Bay Area
The 49ers acquire NFL veteran Simpson after a 5-9 season. Simpson discusses knee rehab and hopes to play several more years while noting his historic rushing records and high contract. He grew up in San Francisco and starred at Galileo High School before USC.
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Buffalo Trades O J Simpson For Five Draft Choices
Buffalo reacts to the O J Simpson trade to San Francisco with mixed feelings. Bills coach Chuck Knox says the move will help Buffalo build a stronger franchise through future drafts as players, owners, and fans weigh the loss of a star.
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Scalpel and hammer play in NCAA semis
In St Louis Kentucky and Notre Dame face similar issues in the semifinals cutting off opponents’ running games while Arkansas and Duke battle inside defense Arkansas relies on speed against Ky inside power led by Rick Robey and Mike Phillips Duke counters with quickness and Gminski Notre Dame battles Duke and prepares to curb a fast break led by Spanarkel with rebounding as key game plan Kentucky 28-2 size vs Arkansas 31-3 in second semifinal
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Laimbeer’s comeback at Notre Dame fuels NCAA semifinal push
Notre Dame coach Digger Phelps calls the team mature after a grueling season and center Bill Laimbeer explains his late maturation saga. He left Notre Dame after freshman year, briefly attended Owens Tech to preserve eligibility, then returned to star for ND. Laimbeer notes improved grades and a bench role boosting ND's offense against Duke in the semifinals.
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Holmes and Shavers Fight Weekend Heavyweight Bout
Las Vegas hosts Larry Holmes and Earnie Shavers in a 12 round heavyweight bout tied to WBC actions over Norton Spinks and Ali. Holmes demands Norton defense against top contender. Shavers seeks another title shot after earning $275000. Holmes takes $100000 for the clash.
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