Steinbrenner Fights Hate Booing Surrounding Reggie Jackson
New York Yankees owner George Steinbrenner condemns hate filled boos aimed at Reggie Jackson while Jackson endures taunts from fans. Steinbrenner supports the team, noting booing in hate is intolerable and reiterates Jackson's value despite the controversy linked to the Billy Martin era.
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Cavaliers Acquire Rights to European Star Chuck Jura
Cleveland Cavaliers General Manager Bill Fitch announced the club acquired the rights to European standout Chuck Jura. Jura, 28, 6-10 220, starred at Nebraska and has averaged 30 points per game with a Milan team. He was Chicago's second round pick in 1972. rights were traded for future draft choices.
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Gottfried advances in Dublin at $75,000 event
Top seed Brian Gottfried defeated Francisco Gonzalez of Puerto Rico 7 5, 6 2 in the third round of the Dublin $75,000 tournament. Eliot Teltscher beat Tom Gullikson 6 4 5 7 6 0. Gullikson twins Tim and Tom won doubles 6 4 6 3 over Peter McNamara and Jan Norback. Wendy's Old Fashioned Hamburgers sponsors the event.
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Rubin battles TV decision over Ali Spinks fight
Ellis Rubin vows to challenge a planned regional blackout of the September 15 Muhammad Ali Leon Spinks bout. He says banning TV in Louisiana and parts of Mississippi Alabama and Florida is illegal and will sue if needed. Rubin targets promoter Bob Arum of Top Rank Inc. and will write the FCC and lawmakers.
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Seattle Slew Returns to Saratoga in 25 000 Allowance
Seattle Slew the 1977 Triple Crown winner returns Saturday at Saratoga Race Course in a 25 000 allowance race. Trainer Doug Peterson says the horse will race regardless of track conditions, marking his first start since a back injury at Aqueduct on May 14.
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Faldo Leads as Ballesteros Shoots 65 in Fulford Open
In York England Faldo 66 and Ballesteros 65 sparking a tight Fulford Golf classic. Ballesteros sits two back after a superb 65 while Faldo holds a one stroke edge at 204 with James Britz Polland Coles Ratcliffe and Trevino chasing within five.
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Rams Bench Cornerback Monte Jackson Amid Trade Talk
In Fullerton California the Rams announced Monte Jackson a 5 foot 11 inch 189 pound cornerback who has voiced unhappiness and trade desires was sent home. Jackson emerged as a defensive stalwart after joining from San Diego State three years ago.
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