Douglas set to defend boxing championship
New York AP reports James "Buster" Douglas will defend his heavyweight title against Evander Holyfield on October 25 at The Mirage in Las Vegas. Holyfield, 24 0, is the No 1 contender and a former cruiserweight, while Douglas cautions against underestimating him and notes doubts from some in his camp about Holyfield's size and readiness. Betting odds list Holyfield as a 2 5 favorite, with Douglas asserting his status and resolving to prove doubters wrong.
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Future of Games in doubt despite shining moments
SEATTLE AP Two world records in 17 days poor television ratings a labor dispute potential sponsorship problems These were the elements that could turn the 1990 Goodwill Games into the 1990 Farewell Games Janet Evans and newcomers Nicole Haislett and Summer Sanders made the United States the dominant force in women's swimming Cory Baze won a wrestling gold for the United States as his mother cried in the stands The youngest boxer in the tournament 17 year old Oscar de la Hoya won a gold medal and stamped the U S team as a real threat to the Soviets and Cubans in two years at the Barcelona Olympics Fu Mingxia of China at 11 the youngest competitor at these games won a gold medal in platform diving The U S women's basketball team won the gold by beating the Soviets
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Zimmer Sees Cubs Toward Next Year With Hopes
Chicago Cubs manager Don Zimmer notes progress after 15 wins in 20 games yet six games under .500. He recalls a rough stretch without Greg Maddux and Mike Bielecki, cites Sutcliffe injury, and highlights rookies Mike Harkey and Shawn Boskie plus Maddux’s comeback as reasons for optimism for 1991.
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Move to third base in cards for Zeile
St Louis managers plan Zeile at third base in late season games to test him on grass in Chicago and turf in Pittsburgh. Zeile, not eager to switch full time, remains a future star but with Pena gone and Pendleton set to leave, the team needs at third.
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Recreation roundup football signups and meetings
Recreation roundup calls for boys ages 7 to 12 to sign up for midget or pee wee football at the Recreation Department offices on Stadium Drive. Football physicals are set for Wednesday August 8 at 6 p.m. at the Bluefield Auditorium. A coaches meeting for midget and pee wee football is scheduled for Wednesday August 8 at 7 30 p.m. at the Bluefield Youth Center. attendance is required for all coaches.
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