Rose Tree Inn owner bets against Triple Crown glory at Belmont
Messick, Rose Tree Inn proprietor in Upper Providence, roots for Alydar over Affirmed in Belmont Stakes. He fears a sweep by Affirmed would ruin his prized Triple Crown glasses collection and faces estimated losses around 1500 dollars. Alydar and Darby Creek Road sit as strong challengers with Alydar even money to win.
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Sixers pick Dennis James and Nets nab Dave Batton in draft
Widener College star Dennis James, who set a scoring mark of 1,889 points, was drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers in the ninth round. Notre Dame forward Dave Batton, a 6-9 rebounder from Springfield High, went to the New Jersey Nets in the third round. Batton spoke of signing an agent and preparing for rookie camp next month.
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Thompson becomes Portland's first pick in NBA draft
Portland selects Mychal Thompson a 6-10 center from Minnesota with the first pick after failing to sign Larry Bird. Coach Jack Ramsay hails Thompson as a versatile addition while Portland also takes Ron Brewer and Keith Herron in the top 24 picks. Kansas City's Phil Ford goes second, amid doubts on NBA play next year. Indiana's Dan Roundfield moves closer to free agency as Rick Robey arrives from Kentucky.
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Holmes Becomes WBC Heavyweight Champion in Close Win
Larry Holmes, 28, EastonPa, defeats Ken Norton by a one point margin after 15 rounds at Caesars Palace Las Vegas to claim the WBC title. Norton earns $2.3 million. Holmes $300,000. Holmes fought through a sore left bicep and credited a strong jab for keeping Norton at bay.
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John Johnson follows his own path to helping others
Marcus Hook tale centers on John Johnson of Chi and Widener who will play in the 1978 Delaware County High School All Star Football Game at Marple Newtown. He aims to prove himself on defense, lift weights for strength, and use football to support leukemia and MS charities, inspired by his brother Billy and family.
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Daily Times
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Joey
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Luzinski, Christenson Spark Phillies Past Braves 6-1
Philadelphia built a 1st inning two run rally on Richie Hebner’s two run single and Greg Luzinski delivered two homers, one solo and one two run shot, as Larry Christenson held Atlanta to six hits in a 6-1 Phillies win. Luzinski’s 12th homer of the season came in the fifth after a mid slump.
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