Napoles Retains Welterweight Title with Seventh Round KO
Cuban born Jose Napoles stopped British challenger Ralph Charles in the seventh round at Wembley to defend his world welterweight crown. The 32 year old, now based in Mexico, knocked Charles out at 2 minutes 52 seconds after a sustained rally. Napoles had weighed 197 1/4 pounds to Char les 196 pounds and earlier exchanges showed a tight, punishing battle before Napoles seized control in the decisive stretch. In another bout, Joe Bugner beat Brian O’Melia in two rounds.
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Benny Caplan
Ken Buchanan
Scotland
Buchanana
United States
Ford
Buchanan
Panama
Ismael Laguna
New York
Former Tiger Owen Bush Dies at 83 in Indianapolis
Owen J. Bush, longtime Detroit Tigers player and major league manager, died at St. Vincent's Hospital in Indianapolis at age 83. He starred as a shortstop for 14 seasons with Detroit, later managing the Pirates to a pennant and guiding several clubs including the Reds and White Sox. Bush Stadium in Indianapolis was named in his honor in 1967.
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Owen J. Bush
Ty Cobb
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Coop
Sault Ste. Marie
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Louisville
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M L B P A to File Suit Against White Sox
The M L B P A seeks unfair labor practice charges against the Chicago White Sox over the unconditional waiver release of veteran pitcher Joe Horlen. Horlen, 34, was placed on waivers after polls of players on a strike vote, amid tensions with manager Chuck Tanner and GM Stu Holcomb. Marvin Miller defended the move as pressuring players, while Tanner said Horlen fit only in the bullpen.
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Chicago White Sox
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Chicago Sun-Times
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Sox
Stu Holcomb
Chicago
Marvin Miller
Players Association
Phoenix
Ariz
Sun-Times
Jerome Holtzman
Queeze
Miller
Chuck Tanner
Stention
National Tabor
Miler
Tanner
Hor +ten
Vincennes Nets Third National Junior College Crown
Vincennes University Trailblazers completed a 33 0 season to claim their third NJCAA basketball title in five years. Tony Byers led the team with a 21.5 point season scoring average as the standout player on a champion squad.
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National Junior College Athletic Association
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Trailblazers
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Memphis Pros Sign Center David Brent
Jacksonville University center David Brent signed with the Memphis Pros of the ABA for about 300000. The 7 foot sophomore averaged 11 points and 9 rebounds for the Dolphins, who finished third in the NIT. Brent cited family duties and proximity to home as factors in choosing Memphis.
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Florida Times- Union
Jacksonville
Brent
St. Louis
Herb Rudoy
Chicago
National Basketball Association
Rudoy
Times-Union
Maynard Ellers
Cliff Hall
Rudey
ABA scoring leaders linger in memory after Scott leaves VA
ABA stats released show Scott, who joined Phoenix from Virginia, still leading scoring with 34.58 points per game while McDaniels moves to Seattle for the NBA and Barry tops in free throws. Rebound leader Issel Gilmore and three point boss Combs also prominent. Melchionni tops assists per game.
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American Basketball Association
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National Basket<ball Association
ABA
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Carolina
Seattle
NBA
McDaniels
Artis Gilmore
Kentucky
Glen Combs
Utah
Barry
Bill Melchionni
Celtics Return To Playoffs After Two-Year Pause
Boston hosts Atlanta in a best-of-seven first round, aiming to extend a strong rebound season. Led by Havlicek Cowens Sanders White and Chaney, the Celtics seek a deep playoff run while Atlanta, missing Maravich earlier, looks to challenge the two-time champions.
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Bob Cousy
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Tom Sanders
Jo Jo White
Don Chaney
Don Nelsor
Art Williams
Hank Finkel
Jeve Kuberski
Hawks
Maravich
Walt Bellamy
Jim Washington
Floridians Plan Move To Cincinnati In 1972
The Floridians of the ABA near a move to Cincinnati for next season as negotiations progress. Attorney Ron Grinker says a deal will close if the league approves the transfer and ownership. Ned Doyle, owner, reports heavy financial losses and potential sale. A group from Anderson College and other players from the region are cited as supporting continued Miami ties if possible.
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Ohio
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Iis Arena
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Gar Martin
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Jeffer
Doyle
Terest
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Morehead
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Tex
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Arena
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Univers
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Albert
Manley
Bass
L Tuminski
Hylton Leads Winston Cup Point Standings
James Hylton of Inman South Carolina leads the NASCAR Winston Cup Grand National standings with 1781.75 points and has earned 15980 this year. Richard Petty is second in points and money, while Benny Parsons Elmo Langley Frank Jarvis and George Altheide are among other top drivers with varying totals.
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Inman
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Detroit
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George ‘Altheide
Bristol
Burton Tops PBA Money Standings After New Orleans Finish
JAKKUN Univ Nelson Burton Jr of St Louis leads the Pro fessional Bowlers Association money list after a $4,000 third place in the Andy Granatelli STP Classic in New Orleans, bringing his total to $38,520 this year. The article notes other top earners and upcoming events including the Firestone Tournament of Champions.
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Lampo
Johnson
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San Francisco
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Houston
Tex
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Brooklyn
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