Ex-ChiSox Joins Top Long Drive Contenders
Jeoffrey Long a former St. Louis Cardinal and Chicago White Sox star, won the 1975 National Open Long Driving Contest at Butler National Golf Club with a 322 yard drive. He earned 12000 dollars for the PGA Junior Golf Fund, plans to marry, and says he plays golf for fun while working as a steel drum plant foreman in Fort Mitchell Kentucky.
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Ali Announces Retirement Plans After Bugner Fight
Muhammad Ali told reporters in Kuala Lumpur that he would retire after defending his world heavyweight title against Joe Bugner next week. He suggested he wanted to quit while on top but left open the possibility of fighting Joe Frazier again, citing his personal finances and future plans.
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Ali signals retirement and movie on life rights
Muhammad Ali told reporters he plans to retire, begin filming a life story next October, and name his successor as world heavyweight champion. He teased a June 30 closed circuit pickup for a future bout and speculated on facing Norton, Frazier, or Foreman, while dismissing immediate plans to fight.
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Joneses Lead In Junior Open At Selma Country Club
In Selma Alabama Tuesday Winston Jones shot 77 in the 15 16 division and John Hill Jones 78 in the 17 18 division at the Alabama Junior Open led by Ralph Matthews 71 and others. The 36 hole tournament concludes today with leaders tied at 70.
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Earthquakes Trade Counce and Carey to San Antonio
San Jose Earthquakes sold forward Dan Counce and defender Chuck Carey to the San Antonio Thunder in a cash deal. The Quakes remained with 17 players, one under the league limit, and Counce and Carey were in their first season with San Jose. Charley Taylor of the Washington Redskins has scored 73 touchdowns this season.
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Ali Sees Bugner Bout Follow 1973 Carbon Copy Pattern
Heavyweight champion Muhammad Ali predicts a first round cut will again open for British challenger Joe Bugner in their title clash. Ali notes the Las Vegas 1973 graft set the tone, while Bugner’s camp cites Bugner’s experience and past repair artistry.
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Oklahoma City University Coach Objects to Title IX Impact
Paul Hansen, father of five daughters and coach at Oklahoma City University, argues Title IX will not ruin collegiate athletics. He rejects the idea of dollar-for-dollar gender parity and suggests that implementation remains undefined and potentially self-correcting, citing broader resistance to social change.
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National League Attendance Sets Week and Weekend Highs
National League attendance for the week ending Sunday reached 830 428 with a three day weekend turnout of 484 695 marking season highs announced by league headquarters.
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