Nolan's return to form boosts Reds spring outlook
Gary Nolan, long sidelined with arm trouble, showed explosive velocity and sharp movement in early spring work. He threw to Reds coach Larry Shepard and catcher Johnny Bench, greeting praise from Bench and teammates as he nears a return to game action.
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Legal fight over closed circuit rights in Foreman Norton bout
UPI reports in Las Vegas a breach of contract suit brought by K.O. Inc led by Loren Cassina against Foreman and associates seeks a preliminary injunction to block closed circuit TV at 200 sites in North America. The case argues a five year exclusive deal for ancillary rights and could affect all such agreements if granted.
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Bruins Clinch Eastern Division With 6-3 Win Over Canadiens
Boston Bruins secure the Eastern Division title by topping the Montreal Canadiens 6-3 at Boston Garden. The game featured Boston erasing an early Montreal lead with four second period goals, led by Forbes Vadnais Savard and Sheppard, sealing a third division crown in four years.
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Marquette and NC State meet in NCAA final in Greensboro
Marquette coach Al McGuire derides his team’s title chances while acknowledging their top eight year presence as they face North Carolina State in the NCAA final in Greensboro at 9 10 p m EDT. NC State, after beating UCLA in double overtime, seeks another title as Marquette edged Michigan 72 70 to reach the final.
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Miller wins again at Heritage Classic for fourth title
Johnny Miller, 26, from San Francisco, captures the Heritage Classic by three strokes over Gibby Gilbert at Harbour Town. Miller finishes 67-67-72-70 for 276, earning $40,000 and raising his 1976 season total to $149,105 as he extends his lead on the money list. Gilbert earns $22,800, with Dick Crawford and Tom Kite one stroke behind for third and fourth.
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Foreman Norton title bout weighin in Caracas
Heavyweight champion George Foreman meets Ken Norton for a 15 round title fight in Caracas with a potential Ali rematch in Kinshasa. Promoters report a $10 million purse for the possible Foreman Ali bout, with gate expected around $3 million and tight local boxing jurisdiction issues. Foreman weighs about 220 pounds, Norton around 213 or 214. Sadler fined for missing a rules hearing.
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