Major League Rodeo aims to turn rodeo into a pro team sport
In a shift toward team based competition Major League Rodeo signs six franchises with salary support travel and medical coverage for riders. The Denver Stars opened the season with a 60 46 loss to the Los Angeles Rough Riders before 2587 fans while veterans debate the new format and PRCA sanctioning.
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Johansson laughs at unretirement chatter
Ingemar Johansson, 45, laughed off questions about not retiring from boxing and discussed heavyweight talk, noting he has not announced retirement. He spoke by phone from Pompano Beach, Florida, amid interest in the heavyweight division and other ex-champions like Frazier and Foreman.
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Johansson
Pompano Beach
Fla
Disappointed Navratilova and Johansson in sports farewells
The passage notes Martina Navratilova showing disappointment after a missed shot at Oakland, while Gunnar Johansson reflects on boxing career highs and lows. Johansson criticizes the World Boxing Council decision on title recognition and notes his current tie to harness racing in Sweden.
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Mullaney Named Brown Basketball Coach
Joe Mullaney, famed for building Providence College into a basketball power in the 1950s and 60s, will become Brown University's head coach. He will assume duties May 7 after finishing with Mobiam in Udine Italy, replacing Gerry Alaimo who resigned February 28 after nine years.
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Navratilova Wins Tour Championship in Oakland Breakthrough
Martina Navratilova, age 21, defeats Evonne Goolagong 7-6 6-4 to win the $150,000 women's pro tour championship in Oakland. The Dallas-based Czech-born star ends with eight singles titles and $214,000 in prize money, likely earning a No. 2 Wimbledon seed behind Chris Evert.
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Stillions finishes 2nd in six-state table tennis tourney
Cedar Rapids club player John Stillions placed second in the men's open division at a six-state event in Wisner Nebraska. He lost the final to Rohan Dadowiz of Denver while defeating Houshang Bozojzadeh and Todd Peterson en route. Stillions also earned a second in the under-17 division and two second-place finishes in doubles events with Bozojzadeh and Peterson. Dave Martin won the Class D singles.
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Minnesota Kicks rebuffed for Trevor Francis bid
The Minnesota Kicks reportedly offered 500000 pounds about 935000 dollars for Trevor Francis rights, but the Birmingham Blues rejected the bid. The report surfaced at a North American Soccer League meeting in New York and quotes could not be reached for comment in the Minneapolis Tribune.
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Indians to Meet Union As Strike Looms at Stadium
Cleveland Indians sales chief Carl Fazio planned talks today with Service Employees International Union reps to avert a strike by stadium ushers ticket takers and security guards. Local 85 president Charles Bisbee warned pickets could appear if no deal is reached, threatening opening day disruption though wage terms are settled.
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Meerans Stars In City Bowling Tourney
Donald Meerans led Division B with a 677 scratch score and 704 with handicap after a big weekend. He posted 174 247 256 in singles to grab first place. Harold Gustafson sparked Hiawatha Lumber to lead Division A with solid bowling.
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Bailey to stay at Rutgers for senior year in basketball
Rutgers star James Bailey will remain in school for his senior season and will not enter the NBA hardship draft after discussions with coach Tom Young. Bailey, 6-9, considered a top draft prospect and spent time with his parents in Boston before deciding.
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Eight Cedar Rapids boxers win AAU titles in Des Moines
Seven Cedar Rapids Boxing Club fighters and one from Jane Boyd captured state AAU championships at Des Moines. Notables include Steve Eden defending his 178 pound AAU title, Wayne Everett earning a 165 pound final decision, and eight champions advancing to the national AAU tournament in Biloxi, Mississippi, April 16-22.
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Iowa State
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Chuck James
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