A Day at the Races Shows Narrow View of America's Cup
Milton Richman notes Newport crowds see little of the action as the Courageous and Australia race on Rhode Island Sound. Costs and distance limit spectators, with many relying on radio, while NYYC enforces strict secrecy and postrace press rules.
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UPT
Turner
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Courageous
Australia
Yankee Stadium
Young to face unknown Ballard before Norton clash
Jimmy Young, world No 2, meets journeyman Jody Ballard in Las Vegas on Wednesday night as a lead in to his November 5 bout with Ken Norton. Norton faces Lorenzo Zanon in the same program. Ballard, 24-8, is viewed as a potential upset despite Young’s confidence.
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UPI
Jimmy Young
George Foreman
Puerto Rico
St. Patrick's Day
Jody Ballard
Young
Ken Norton
Norton
Lorenzo
Rocky) Zanon
Milan
Italy
Ron Lyle
Ali
Jerry
Courageous wins first Cup race in Newport
Ted Turner credited Courageous crew for the victory over Australia in the America's Cup best of seven series. Courageous crossed the 24.3 mile Olympic course finish as Noel Robins, skipper of Australia, signaled a move to adjust jibs, indicating plans to respond.
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UPI
Ted Turner
Courageous
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Ohio
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Adams Sees Chance at New England for Appreciation
Offensive guard Sam Adams hopes to secure more playing time and a taller contract with New England as he eyes appreciation in a critical season. The Foxboro report notes Adams aims to boost value amid NFL contract timing and team needs.
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Patriots Waive Vataha Briscoe Amid Roster Trim
The New England Patriots released wide receivers Randy Vataha and Marlin Briscoe to reach the 43-man limit. Vataha, 28, a seven year veteran with 51 receptions in 1971, had 11 receptions for 192 yards last season and was claimed by an unidentified NFL team. Briscoe, 32, a 10 year veteran out of Nebraska, had six AFL NFL stops and was All Pro with Buffalo in 1970 with 57 catches for 1,096 yards.
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Buffalo Bills
Lopez Palomino defend titles in TV challenged night
Lopez and Palomino retained their World Boxing Council titles on Tuesday night. Lopez stopped Jose Torres in seven rounds after being knocked down in the second. Palomino won a tough 15 round decision over Everaldo Azevedo, the Italian veteran in his 116th pro fight. Howard Davis and Michael Spinks also posted strong Olympic‑class victories.
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World Boxing Council
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Mexico
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Torres
Howard Davis
Tory Pineda
Michael Spinks
Saratoga entries and boxing notes highlight weekend action
Saratoga entries list delayed results from nine horse races with multiple contenders in each event. The boxing segment covers heavyweight John Tate of Knoxville defeating Eddie Lopez by knockout in a tense eight round bout, with Lopez reflecting on the fight and Torres praised for his punching power.
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New York
John Tate
Knoxville
Tenn
Eddie Lopez
Los Angeles
Torres
Aranda
Mexico
Lopez
Ghana
Saratoga Race Day Results Hedged by Long Odds Winners
Tuesday September 13 1977 results from Saratoga feature ten races across pace and trot divisions. Wyncrest Guy led the first pace mile finishing with a 2 12 2 time and payoffs of 5 46 for 1st, while R Grand Finale and Lucky Speed claimed second and third in other divisions. Additional racing notes show Vermont Gold Fight Rein Chew and K Doll among the top finishers with various exacta and trifecta odds.
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Wyncrest Guy
Joe Rocky
Vermont
First Trot and Second Pace Racing Wagers Aboard
A cluttered listing details multiple harness races with horse names such as Too Far Avon Greta Shannon Bug D Wellril Munny Lu Rancy Boy Chorhoyette Rose and Brigadier. It records race times and quiniela, perfecta, and quiniela payouts across eight categorized paces, including Time-2 and time figures.
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