Mancini Ends Boxing Career Quest After Daring Loss to Bramble
Ray Mancini fights through severe cuts and a swollen eye in a grueling 15 round WBA lightweight title bout with Livingstone Bramble. Judges narrowly award Bramble the decision 143-142, 143-142, 144-143. Mancini contemplates retirement as Bramble expresses respect and calls for continuance.
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New York Times
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Las Vegas
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Miami
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Buffalo
Elliott wins Daytona 500 in Ford Thunderbird
Bill Elliott, the 29-year-old redhead from Dawsonville, Ga., drove his Coors sponsored Ford Thunderbird to victory in the Daytona 500, finishing about seven car lengths ahead of Lake Speed in the Pontiac Grand Prix. Cale Yarborough led early before engine trouble sidelined him. Neil Bonnett led late before Elliott passed him on lap 195 and pulled away as caution flags affected the finish.
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Tommy John seeks unconventional fixes for spring uncertainty
At 41 and after a tough 21 season career, Tommy John hired Mike Marshall for six months to rebuild his throwing. The Angels left hander will compete for a rotation spot as spring training opens, hoping Marshall’s arm program extends his career beyond past struggles.
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New York Times
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Blackburn Wins Isuzu-Andy Williams San Diego Open in Playoff
Woody Blackburn defeated Ron Streck in a four hole playoff at Torrey Pines to capture the Isuzu-Andy Williams San Diego Open title. Streck and Blackburn both shot 269 to tie the tournament record. Roberts finished third with 27,200 dollars. Blackburn earned 72,000 dollars for the victory.
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