Hagler dominates Obelmejias in San Remo title defense
Middleweight champion Marvin Hagler stopped Eduardo Obelmejias in the fifth round in San Remo to retain his title. Sugar Ray Leonard, watching as a TV commentator, said Hagler proved he is too strong for him, while Hagler hinted at an upcoming defense possibly in April or May if Tony Sibson agrees.
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Italy
Marvin Hagler
Sugar Ray Leonard
Obel
Leonard
Hagler
U.S
Landover
Brockton
Mass
Obelmejias
Mabel
Luis Barreto
Obelimejias
Boston
Obelmeji
Goody
Pat Petronelli
Britain
Tony Sibson
United States
Frank Fletcher
UPI
Fulgencio Obeimejias
Venezuela
Leon Spinks Captures Vacant North American Cruiserweight Title
Former heavyweight champion Leon Spinks won the vacant North American cruiserweight title by unanimous decision over Jesse Burnett in 12 rounds. Spinks improved to 12-3-2, while Burnett fell to 23-14-2. The vote totals were 116-114, 116-113, and 117-112. Spinks, from Detroit, attacked early and controlled late, with Burnett pressuring in mid rounds. In undercard action, Azumah Nelson stopped Irving Mitchell and James Kinchen remained undefeated at 24-0 after a unanimous decision over Ralph Moncrief.
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N.J
UPI
Leon Spinks
Jesse Burnett
Spinks
Burnett
Detroit
Larry Hazzard
John Stewart
Tom Kazmareck
World Boxing Council
Americana Great Gorge Hotel
Azumah Nelson
Ghana
Irving Mitchell
San Diego
James
Stafford Wins Unanimous Decision Over Castro in Miami
Welterweight contender Roger Stafford defeated Fernando Castro over 10 rounds in Miami Beach. Stafford built a lead after the first two rounds, Castro rallied in the third, but Stafford dominated the fourth and fifth and held on for a clear decision. Stafford lifts his record to 31-3-1 and remains ranked No 3 by the WBC and Ring Magazine.
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Fla
UPI
Roger Stafford
Fernando “Rocco” Castro
Stafford
Castro
World Boxing Council
Ring Magazine
Sugar Ray Leonard
Sutton wins first PGA title in playoff at Disney Open
Rookie Hal Sutton forced a playoff with a 72nd hole birdie and captured his first pro title by birdying the fourth extra hole against Bill Britton at the Walt Disney World Open. Britton surged with a 64 on the rain-soaked Magnolia course to finish second.
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Fla
Hal Sutton
Bill Britton
Sutton
Pensacola
Britton
Magnolia
Lute Olson Targets Early Signings on Recruiting Trail
The Gazette previews Iowa coach Lute Olson’s recruiting push as November signing week nears. It asks which players Olson may land, noting the early signing period accelerates the upcoming college basketball season.
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Gazette
Iowa
Lute Olson
Lute
the Gazette
Steinbrenner Names Billy Martin A Leading Manager Candidate
New York Yankees owner George Steinbrenner said Billy Martin is a leading candidate to return as manager. He noted Martin is in the middle of discussions but no decision has been made. Steinbrenner contrasted Martin with other big-name managers and cited Earl Weaver as another winner.
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New York Yankees
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Yankees
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Steinbrenner
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Gene Michael
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A's
Oakland
Sehome Football Player Dies After Tackle
Sehome High School senior Phil Millard, 17, died after collapsing following a tackle on Bellingham High School’s Mike Elsner in a Friday game. Doctors fought to relieve brain bleeding but swelling and damage led to his death. Millard, a defensive back and track athlete, was in his fourth year of football and first varsity season.
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Wash
Phil Millard
Sehome High School
Bellingham High School
Mike Elsner
Schcome
Terry Cavender
Millard
Elsner
Ronald Millard
Cavender
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