Holmes Retains Title With Knockout In 12th Round
Larry Holmes was hurt late in the 11th before landing a decisive right uppercut and stopping Mike Weaver 44 seconds into the 12th round to keep the WBA heavyweight title at Madison Square Garden. Holmes led on all scorecards as Weaver, deemed an underdog, fought back but could not withstand Holmes and an onslaught of head shots.
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National playoff plan rejected by NCAA Division I Steering Committee
The NCAA Division I Steering Committee voted unanimously against a proposed national championship playoff using bowls as quarterfinals and selecting four semifinalists from bowl winners. The plan, initially approved by the Division I Extra Events Committee last January, would have restructured access to a national title.
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Rain Delays Appalachian League Opener with Two Games Tonight
Rain washed out the Appalachian League opener at Bowen Field, forcing a postponement. Bluefield Orioles and Paintsville Yankees will play two seven inning games at 6 30 tonight, then another 6 00 Sunday. Manager Junior Miner opts to use last night’s intended starter in game one. rookie Bill Swaggerty to debut. Orioles GM George Fanning notes rookies still need housing as rosters fill.
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Red Sox Dominate Jays as Rice and others power offense
Jim Rice Ranger two homers plus hits by Bob Watson and Fred Lynn spark the Boston Red Sox to a 12-1 win over the Toronto Blue Jays on a 15-hit night. Rice hit his 16th homer, Watson his second AL homer with Boston, and Lynn added an 18th as Chuck Rainey and Tom Burgmeier combined on a nine-hitter.
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WVU coach Cignetti will remain through 1979 season says source
A WVU oriented column defends Frank Cignetti amid false resignation rumors. It notes meetings with WVU officials, confirms he stays as head coach for at least the 1979 season, health permitting, and emphasizes the university’s contract commitment and his integrity.
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Amaya Upsets Gottfried To Reach Surbiton Final
Victor Amaya of Holland Michigan stunned top seed Brian Gottfried in a grass court semifinal at Surbiton, winning 7-6 6-3 after taking a first set tiebreaker. Amaya, seeded No 5, will meet Mark Edmondson who ousted Colin Dibley 7-4 6-4 in the other semi.
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