Young tops Foreman in 12 rounds to earn title shot
Jimmy Young defeated George Foreman by unanimous decision in San Juan, handing Foreman only his second pro loss. Foreman, plagued by hand cramps and dehydration, was knocked down in the final round as Young dominated with jabs and rights. Young’s win sets up a potential title shot against the winner of Norton Bobick.
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Flames flip falling Flyers in 4-1 upset
Atlanta Flames defeated the Philadelphia Flyers 4-1 as Phil Myre stopped 28 shots guiding Atlanta to a fourth straight win and a nine-point gap over the Rangers for a playoff berth. Eric Vail scored early in the second, while Boston and Los Angeles also won.
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St Marys eyes first ever intersectional win
St Marys Academy 20 1 football? basketball. In an intersectional showdown at Union College St Marys meets Westport after sweeping Section II titles. Coach Bouplon praises his balanced lineup led by John Hayden Steve Lynch and Dave Bromirski while noting a 14 3 opponent and a hungry squad aiming for another landmark victory tonight at 6 p m in Hoosick Falls New York.
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Rockets edge Cavaliers 88 87 in cling game
Houston rises to 42 26 with nine game win streak and Central Division lead. Rudy Tomjanovich scores 23 as Moses Malone grabs 24 rebounds in an 88 87 victory over Cleveland. Coach Nissalke praises Malone Kunnert and Tomjanovich, bench strong. Other NBA scores noted.
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NYC threatens Mets and Jets over Meadowlands schedule
Mayor Beame said the city will seek a court restraining order against the New Jersey Sports Authority and the NFL to prevent part of the Jets home schedule from moving to the Meadowlands. Jets will play two exhibition and two regular season games there, with other home games at Shea Stadium. Gov. Byrne welcomed the Jets. officials cite economic advantages and a seven year lease arrangement at Shea.
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Sebring 12 Hours Practice Begins Under Night Sky
Fans in Sebring Florida mingle at the 12 Hours of Sebring endurance race practice as cars clock fast laps. Peter Gregg and Jim Busby lead in a factory turbo Porsche 934, fastest at 110.572 mph on a 5.2 mile course once a WWII bomber base. Ted Field and Danny Ongais follow, while actor Paul Newman co-drives a Porsche under the alias P L Newman.
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Kuhn satisfaction and caution amid Turner and Finley clash
Milton Richman reports Bowie Kuhn feels satisfaction and vindication after two court rulings, but he faces ongoing pressure from Charlie Finley and Ted Turner. The columnist weighs inconsistent judicial signals, Kuhn’s evolving interpretation of the baseball commissioner’s powers, and the need for decisive action in the sport’s governance.
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Dee Rowe resigns as UConn coach to join athletics staff
Dee Rowe resigns after eight seasons as head basketball coach at the University of Connecticut to become assistant director of athletics and development at UConn. He will join Dom Perno, former assistant and New Haven native, in a dual role at the UConn Foundation for Athletics. Rowe, 48, cites a last hurrah and seeks a new challenge while noting strong health and family support during a season of six postseason appearances and 17-win streaks.
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Dee) Rowe
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