Foreman Fights Five Opponents in Exhibition Night
In Toronto Charley Polite kissed George Foreman as the former heavyweight champ staged a five opponent exhibition at Maple Leaf Gardens. Foreman fought three rounds with Boone Kirkman and stopped two others, while Muhammad Ali watched ringside as a television commentator. Negotiations hint at Ali facing Joe Bugner in mid year and a possible third bout with Joe Frazier later.
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Geiberger Wins Tournament of Champions In Sudden Death
Al Geiberger defeats Gary Player in a playoff at La Costa Country Club to claim the Tournament of Champions title. Geiberger sunk a decisive birdie on the playoff hole while Player missed a 12-foot putt to extend play. Geiberger led by one after regulation as Player bogeyed the final hole.
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Merchants Rolloff Marks Bowling Handicap Event
The Men's Merchants bowling league holds its annual handicap rolloff at 7:30 p.m. at 20th Century Lanes with 25 to 30 bowlers. Top handicapper Hero Paul leads a five game event with cash prizes and a possible shot at the one seven ten jackpot. final averages and handicaps for the season are listed. Handle With Care wins the North American Championship Pace at Rockingham Park in 2 02.1 for $25,000, beating Bret's Star before 12,000 spectators. owned by Irving Liverman of Hampstead Quebec.
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R. Roy
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Standings From Weekend Baseball Showdown Across Leagues
Results show New York routs Milwaukee 10 1 and Texas tops Minnesota 7 2 while Kansas City defeats Chicago 8 6 Detroit beats Boston 3 2 in 10 innings Cleveland 3 Baltimore 2 and California 1 Oakland 0. Sundays bring Milwaukee 7 1 New York 0 10 and Texas at Minnesota 2 ppd by rain.
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Kentucky Derby Field Shapes Up After Derby Trial
Louisville AP reports the Kentucky Derby field is taking shape as the Derby Trial heads to a possible blanket finish. Trainers and jockeys monitor early pace and odds as the race narrows to a final lineup.
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Warriors Wreck Chicago in NBA finals opener
The Golden State Warriors beat the Chicago Bulls 107-89 in Oakland to take a 1 0 series lead. Bulls coach Dick Motta warned Friday that Chicago must improve offensively and defensively as Rick Barry scored 38 points for the visitors.
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Maine Ski Areas Report From Ski Maine Association
Sugarloaf shows a 10-25 inch base with frozen granular and corn for good spring skiing. Sunday River lists 8-12 inch base with corn and some bare spots. Squaw is open weekends only. Saddleback is closed for the season.
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Major League Leaders By The Associated Press
Stat leaders across both leagues show Reitz and Cey topping batting in the NL and Henderson and May leading the AL. Key performers include bench and Rose in runs, Murcer and Chalk among hits, with Sutton and Ryan shining in pitching and Perry active in strikeouts.
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Cumberland Raceway Holds Nine Race Card Results
A Cumberland Raceway program lists pacing races from first to tenth with horses such as First Race Pace entries led by Steady Song and Mister Mandarin. The Lewiston results show winners like P.GG Prim and Dinner Talk with times and payoffs, quintuples and exactas recorded, and a final handle of $102612.
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