Foster defends light heavyweight title in 15 round decision
In Albuquerque Bob Foster retained his light heavyweight crown for a 12th time with a unanimous 3-0 decision over Pierre Fourie. Foster used a seven inch reach to jab and control the bout over 15 rounds, citing a racial slur as motivation. Fourie and manager Alan Toweel expressed interest in a rematch.
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Pinecrest Underdogs Win Women’s Softball Title
Final season standings show Pinecrest Underdogs undefeated in key clash. Goober Girls finish strong winning postponed game as Horreds suffer injuries and miss chance at title. Jard and Alladin Genies follow with mixed records.
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Colonie Meets Western Tilt In World Series Opener
Taiwan City bursts ahead with a perfect game by Huang Ching-Hui and four homers to rout Bitburg Air Force Base 16 0. Southern representative Tampa over Whalley 11 2. Today Tucson Colonie face off in West vs East showdown marking Arizona’s first World Series appearance and Monterrey clash with Birmingham in the Central bracket.
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No reprimand coming for Redskin's Thomas
NFL commissioner Pete Rozelle announced no punishment for Washington's Duane Thomas regarding his pre game anthem conduct. He deemed the incident isolated and left policing to individual clubs while noting potential 1975 Super Bowl site considerations for New Orleans.
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U.S. Leads in World Games as Swimmers Take Gold
U.S. athletes win three firsts in swimming at the Seventh World University Games in Moscow, adding to their gold haul but Russia maintains overall lead. The track and field team finishes strong after early setbacks. Bill Madden reports from Moscow.
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Tennis clinic draws 50 plus participants at Willow Park
Lon Gibson led his annual tennis clinic last weekend with over 50 attendees across four two hour sessions at Willow Park. Stan Gibson, a frequent New England visitor, hosted a second two day clinic attracting many local players.
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Year of Mike Maguire shines in Shrine game
Mike Maguire, a standout tackle from Vermont, earned a Shrine team berth after a high school season across football, basketball, and baseball. He helped Post 13 reach key playoffs, spoke of his hospital visit, and credited coaches Clarence Pelkie and Ken Liporto for his development.
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Court challenged in pro tourney at Newport ER
Top seeded Margaret Court of Australia meets Brenda Kirk of South Africa in the Virginia Sims Women's Grass Court Championships. Court won 63 64 over Cynthia Doerner Tuesday. Kirk rallied from four match points to beat Ceci Martinez 4 7 1. Doubles feature Kerry Melville and Kerry Harris vs Mimi Henreid and Sue Hale. Rosemary Casals and Valerie Ziegenfuss join Penny Moor and Taurie Fleming in doubles. Finals Sunday.
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Evert Gains Over Goolagong In Grand Prix Standings
BOSTON UPI Miss Evert strengthened her lead in the Women's Grand Prix with a 40 point gain after defeating Veronica Burton in the U S Clay Court Championships in Indianapolis. Goolagong trails by 140 points as Virginia Wade remains third with 279 points while Wade and Goolagong prepare for the 50th Wightman Cup in Brookline Massachusetts. In the men's division Manuel Orantes added 40 points in Indianapolis to move to 234 points, trailing leader Ilie Nastase who has 342 points. Jan Kodes sits third with 175.
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USC named top football team by UPI coaches
The University of Southern California, a unanimous choice last year, is favored to repeat as No 1 in the pre season rankings. Twenty five of 28 coaches selected USC, with Michigan Ohio State Texas and Auburn each earned one first place vote. Nebraska placed second with 175 points, nine more than Ohio State in third.
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Softball Tournament Notice From Recreation Dept
The North Adams YMCA has sent information on a slow pitch softball tournament. Interested players or teams may obtain details from Bennington Recreation Department. All rosters and entry fees must be submitted to North Adams by Saturday August 25.
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