Pro Boxing Set for North Adams Debut January 24
Professional boxing returns to the North Adams Armory on Saturday January 24 with two New England title bouts. North Adams welterweight champion Al Romano defends against Gene Roberts of Portland, Maine, in a 10 rounder, while featherweight titlist Terry Rondeau of Pittsfield fights Henry Wickham of Portland. Romano’s record stands at 15 wins in 36 fights.
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Boxing Bouts Highlight New England Prospect of the Year
Rondeau dominates with a 19 bout win streak and 20 of 24 pro wins, earning praise as a standout New England prospect. Roberts, campaigning at middleweight and welterweight, holds a 38-44 career and 25-1 in last 26 bouts, with wins over Dittmar and Halliday and a one round kayo of McCarthy. Silverman to announce full card with advance tickets soon.
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Vikings Pack Two Day $934 Trip To Super Bowl
Hundreds of Vikings fans from Minneapolis join a two day package plan priced at $934 to travel to New Orleans for Super Bowl Sunday. They will meet Kansas City Chiefs after Minnesota’s 27-7 playoff win over the Browns. Coach Bud Grant previews KC’s strong defense and varied offense.
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Pittsfield Jaycees Ski Clinics Rescheduled at Bousquet
The Greater Pittsfield Jaycees announce a junior ski clinic at Bousquet Saturday at 7 p.m. led by Bob Gurek with Alpine and Nordic sessions for youths 8 to 13 if there is interest. Eligibility for the Jan. race requires Saturday attendance. Nordic clinic set for Pittsfield State Forest Sunday. contact John Hayes at 117 Lucia Drive to participate.
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No Time for Play Bourbon Street Declared Off Limits
In New Orleans ahead of the Super Bowl, Vikings coach Bud Grant and Chiefs coach Hank Stram keep players focused, imposing curfews and plans to meet on off limits nights. The prize money totals $230,000 with $15,000 to the winner and $7,500 to the loser. traffic to Bourbon Street is restricted as fans flock to Mardi Gras atmosphere.
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Ellis Begins Drills for Frazier Title Bout
Elis, the World Boxing Association heavyweight champion, started his first workout in Miami Beach to prep for the February 16 title bout against Joe Frazier.
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Red Sox to Host Coaching Clinic at Tufts University
Boston Red Sox announce a full‑day coaching clinic for high school American Legion and Babe Ruth League coaches at Tufts University in Medford on Saturday January 24. Instructors include Rico Petrocelli Mike Andrews Sparky Lyle Dick Mills Ed Phillips with Haywood Sullivan moderating and Jack Burns Sam Mele Frank Malzone directing demonstrations.
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Daryle Lamonica Hand Injury Not Broken
Oakland Raiders quarterback Daryle Lamonica sustained wrist ligament inflammation after the 17-7 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. X rays confirmed the hand was not broken, and Lamonica said he might play in the league all star game on January 17 but would not risk worsening the injury.
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Tarkenton Named QB On East Team
Fran Tarkenton of the New York Giants was named quarterback for the East in the NFL Pro Bowl on January 18 replacing Sonny Jurgensen who withdraw due to knee surgery. Bills Nelson and Baker, Walden, Mitchell, and Etter also joined the East and West squads with Van Bracklin and Fears as coaches.
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Sparky Lyle to be cited as Fireman of the Year
Boston AP relief specialist Sparky Lyle will be honored as Fireman of the Year at the Boston Baseball Writers dinner January 29. Gary Peters will be introduced as a major new face for 1970, after being acquired from Chicago White Sox. Lyle posted a 4-2 record for the Pittsfield Berkshire Red Sox in 1986 and had 17 saves with a 2.53 ERA. Peters, a premier left-hander, was 10-15 last season and is expected as a regular starter.
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Stram Concerned Over Chiefs Injuries Before Super Bowl
New Orleans AP Hank Stram briefed his Kansas City Chiefs after arrival for the Super Bowl workout focusing on injuries to two defensive backs. Veteran safety Johnny Robinson suffers possible rib cartilage tear while rookie James Marsalis has a bruised kidney. Robinson is doubtful, Marsalis probable. Odds makers list the Vikings as favorites in Sunday’s game.
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South Carolina Tops North Carolina 65-52 in Tempers
South Carolina defeated North Carolina 65-52 as the Gamecocks used sharp guard play by John Roche and key baskets by John Ribock to pull ahead early and hold on. The game featured heated moments with Scott and Ribock colliding near the press row, order restored by referees. Kentucky routed Mississippi State 111-75, New Mexico State beat Texas El Paso 75-66, and Tennessee upset by Mississippi 59-57 in other top showdowns.
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Cunningham Reed and Frazier Tops in Poll for All Star Game
Philadelphia star Billy Cunningham and New York stars Willis Reed and Walt Frazier led the Eastern Division vote-getters for the NBA All Star Game in Philadelphia on January 20. The eight-man East squad includes John Havlicek and Oscar Robertson, Gus Johnson, Lew Alcindor, Hal Greer, with the West roster to be announced later.
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UCLA Reaches No 1 In AP Poll After Notre Dame Win
UCLA rises to the top of the AP major college basketball poll for the first time this season after back to back victories including a 108-77 win over Notre Dame. Kentucky holds second with 610 points and nine first place votes, while South Carolina and North Carolina also rise in the Top 5. Notre Dame drops from No 8 to out of the Top Twenty after consecutive losses, as St Bonaventure climbs to fifth following a Holiday Festival win.
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Schranz Wins World Cup Slalom in Swiss Conditions
Karl Schranz of Austria won the World Cup giant slalom in Abeboden Switzerland clocking 2:22.76 for two 1,400 meter runs. Sepp Heckelmiller of West Germany was second, Dumeng Giovanoli of Switzerland third. Hank Kashiwa led Americans in 11th, amid rain and thaw. Bob Cochran finished 18th, Billy Kidd fell, Rick Chafee was disqualified.
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Haywood Tops ABA In Scoring
New York AP Spencer Haywood of Denver leads the American Basketball Association scoring after three strong games last week pushing his average to 26.5 while Bob Verga briefly led with 26.35. Haywood also tops the league in rebounds at 19.3.
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Cassius Clay Bout in Oklahoma Canceled
Pro posed fight in Tulsa area with Cassius Clay, also Muhammad Ali, was canceled after promoters said authorities did not want the bout in Oklahoma. The Jan 12 date in Boley was scrapped amid opposition from veterans groups and site suitability concerns.
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