Red Sox, Orioles Still Hope In AL East Race
Wayne Garland pitched a six hitter to lift the Indians past the Yankees 4-1, keeping New York from clinching the AL East as Boston beat Toronto 7-3 and Baltimore defeated Detroit 6-3 to trim the lead to three games with three to play. Garland vowed not to join the 20-loss club, citing pride.
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Ali Stays Upright to Win disputed NYIBU fight
Muhammad Ali barely defeated Earnie Shavers in a 15th round surge to a disputed unanimous decision at Madison Square Garden. Shavers staggered the champion with hard rights, but Ali finished strong to retain the heavyweight crown in a bout noted for its fierce exchanges and intense fatigue.
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Shamrocks Sharpen Start With Victory Over Dodge
Shamrocks volleyball girls evened season at 3-2 with a straight set win over Dodge 15-9 15-10. Connie Pooley led service points with 9. Patty Germay and Barb Lucke had five each. Freshmen Charlene Worth scored 11 and Terry Hroza eight in JV and freshman wins. Frosh blanked in second game but surged in others. Shamrocks travel to Wahoo Neumann next Tuesday.
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Osborne unhappy with offense at Nebraska practice
Nebraska football coach Tom Osborne criticized the offense after a 90 minute workout. He said the first string performed worse than the second string which moved the ball well. Key injured players are Richard Berns with a hip-pointer and Greg Jorgensen with a sore shoulder, with Jorgensen possibly starting Saturday and Berns uncertain.
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Ali's $3 Million Fight Signals End of Era
Muhammad Ali defeated Earnie Shavers by unanimous decision at Madison Square Garden, earning $3 million but signaling fatigue and hints of retirement. Ali admitted it's getting rougher and suggested he might quit, while Shavers pressed hard but could not topple the aging champion. Coaches and reporters noted Ali's improved late-round performance, yet the era may be ending as he weighs future fights and retirement.
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Ali Shavers Fight Echoes in New York Bar Crowd
A 1979 bout at Madison Square Garden drew 14,613 fans. across the street at McAnn's bar about 100 boxing fans watched on TV. Ali defeated Shavers, sparking chants, debates on rounds, and social chatter about Ali's form and showmanship.
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