Leonard announces third boxing comeback comeback
Sugar Ray Leonard signs for his third comeback in 54 months in a double title bout against Donnie Lalonde with Las Vegas as a likely site. The fight could crown a WBC light heavyweight champion and a vacant WBC super middleweight title, with pay per view and closed circuit TV planned. Leonard vows he will not retire again.
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Kohlsmith Defends City Amateur Golf Title
A record field of 228 golfers enters the 39th Men's City Amateur at Twin Pines Municipal Course. Defending champion Bob Kollsmith, a three-time titlist, has played little this summer but hopes to rise in the drought shortened rounds. Tee times run 6:30 a.m. to 3:50 p.m. with a 4-over 75 last year to make the first cut.
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Zembriski and Casper Share Lead in U S Senior Open
Medinah Illinois former steelworker Walter Zembriski and 1983 titlist Billy Casper fired 69 in extreme heat to share the first round lead at the U S Senior Open Harold Henning was one stroke back at 70 defending champion Gary Player 74 Don Bergman 77 and John Jacobs III 81 led Cedar Rapids entries All but one of last year's top 15 finishers are entered The field will be cut Saturday to the low 110 and ties The City Amateur committee will present $300 Jack Ogden Memorial scholarships after the final round Aug 14 Proceeds support junior golf
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Teleconnect Eyes Back-to-Back ASA State Title in Cedar Rapids
Teleconnect seeks a second straight Amateur Softball Association Major state crown as the 58th annual state meet opens at Kirkwood Softball Complex. Cedar Rapids clubs chase history while Teleconnect features strong pitching by Al Rebling and Jody Hennigar and marks standout hitters including Mike Delaney and Terry Feye.
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White tosses perfect game at ISF World tournament
New Zealand ace Michael White hurled a perfect game with 15 strikeouts as Cedar Rapids Teleconnect beat Denmark 17 to 0. The U S joined in dominance, improving to 8-0 after beating Canada 8-1 and Zimbabwe 10-0, with Peter Meredith and David Scott contributing two and one hitters respectively.
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Iowa Games II Opens With Festive Ames Ceremonies
More than 8 730 competitors entered the Iowa Games II with on site registrations possible for judo road racing tae kwon do and volkswalk. The event features 18 sports up from 15 with new disciplines in equestrian golf and relay track events. The opening ceremony at Cyclone Stadium will include the US Olympic Committee torch relay and a torch return by Randy Wilson and the Doak Davises. A free pork barbecue and bluegrass band greet the first 10 000 attendees.
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