Holmes expects postponement of Cooney title bout
Las Vegas heavyweight champion Larry Holmes said he expects Gerry Cooney to postpone their March 15 World Boxing Council title fight at Caesars Palace. Cooney injury and training halt prompted the delay, with an official update awaited from Cooney's camp. Holmes extended willingness to fight later or other top contenders, stressing he must stay active.
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Leonard targets Stafford after Reno win in 1982 plan
Sugar Ray Leonard trims Bruce Finch in under three rounds at Reno to defend his welterweight crown and map a 1982 schedule. He targets No 2 Roger Stafford for a late spring title defense with possible sites including East Rutherford Atlantic City and Washington. Stafford, 18-2-1, rails at Leonard and promises an inside fight to smother the champion’s skills.
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Hawks Slip In Both AP and UPI Polls
Iowa, 18-3, dips two spots in the AP and one in the UPI rankings after a 73 58 loss to Indiana. Virginia holds No 1 in both polls at 25-1 with Georgia Tech and UNC second. Minnesota tied for eighth and Indiana drops to 20th in the AP.
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Weaver fined $1,065 for drunk driving in Maryland
Orioles manager Earl Weaver was fined $1,065 and given 18 months probation after a judge revoked his license for drunk driving. The case warned of up to a year in jail if he faces another traffic violation in 18 months. He was arrested August 31 after driving home from a restaurant and faced the officer’s report of crossing into the opposite lane.
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Yastrzemski divorce filing cites broken marriage in Florida
Carolann Yastrzemski filed for divorce in a Florida court from Boston Red Sox star Carl Yastrzemski. She asks for custody of their four children aged 12 to 21 and temporary occupancy of the Highland Beach oceanfront home valued at about 1 million dollars.
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Iowa Women's Bowling Association State Tournament draws Cedar Rapids crowds
The 51st IWBA State Tournament brings about 1,000 visitors each weekend to Cedar Rapids, boosting hotel rooms and retail activity as the event runs Saturdays and Sundays at Jubilee and Lancer Lanes through June 6. Competition leads in multiple classes with team, doubles, and singles divisions and a mid tournament convention planned in March.
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Des Moines Roosevelt Drops From Second In AP 3A Poll
AP reports a major shake up in the Iowa high school basketball Class 3A rankings as nine top teams shift positions. Davenport Assumption remains No. 1 and unanimous. Roosevelt falls from second to fifth after two losses. Cedar Rapids Kennedy rises to fourth after a 68-37 win over Dubuque Senior, replacing Burlington which drops to seventh. Le Mars leads 2A-1A with 15-0 record and 15 first place votes, Cedar Rapids Regis sits No. 2 at 15-1.
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Gregory joins UNI grid staff as offensive coordinator
Former South Dakota State Coach John Gregory was named offensive coordinator and line coach at the University of Northern Iowa. He replaces Dan Dorazio who left for Georgia Tech. Gregory, UNI alumnus, posted a 55-50-3 record at SDSU and played under Stan Sheriff on two NCAC title teams in 1959 and 1960.
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Iowa-ISU mat tickets all gone
Iowa State officials announced all tickets for the Iowa Iowa State wrestling meet at Hilton Coliseum are sold. An expected crowd of more than 14,000 will watch top ranked Iowa (15 0 1) vs No 3 Iowa State (17 1). Iowa State seeks revenge for a 24 11 loss in Iowa City last month. The event will be televised statewide on a delayed IBP network telecast starting at 9 p.m. Friday.
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Kitchel named Big Ten Player of the Week again
Indiana forward Ted Kitchel, a 6-8 Galveston, Indiana native, earned the Big Ten basketball Player of the Week after Indiana defeats of Illinois and Iowa. He totaled 34 points against Illinois and 33 versus Iowa, making 27 of 39 field goals and 13 of 16 free throws, with 15 rebounds and four assists. This marks his second weekly award of the season.
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