Holyfield faces Rodrigues in test at Caesars Tahoe
Unbeaten heavyweight Evander Holyfield, 21-0 with 17 KOs, defends ranking against Brazilian Adilson Rodrigues tonight in a 12 round bout at Caesars Tahoe. Rodrigues, 35-2 with 26 KOs, vows power from both fists and aims to reveal Holyfield as just another heavy. Showtime will televise the outdoor event at 9 p.m. CST.
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Fittipaldi Dominates Meadowlands Qualifying Night
Emerson Fittipaldi breaks Meadowlands track record during first qualifying session for the Marlboro Grand Prix, posting a 114.589 mph lap as rain threatens. Rahal and Andretti briefly top his mark before weather slows second runs. Daly discusses Meadowlands race purpose and precision setup.
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Ex minor leaguer helps Vince Coleman sharpen hitting
A 64 year old Bunny Mick, former Yankees farmhand, coaches Vince Coleman to diversify beyond base stealing. After a strong 1985 season and a streak of 100 stealing seasons, Coleman struggles at the plate. Mick focuses on strike zone discipline and patient hitting, boosting average early in the season before an injury.
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Drought strains wildlife as anglers chase rain and fish
Wildlife notes warn hot dry spells injure quail pheasants and fish while moisture from insects dew sustains upland birds. Lee County Pheasants Forever hosts first annual banquet Sept 16 at the Dixon VFW with call for donations 6524127. Marty Frost reports a slow Lost Nation Lake trip yielding a 38 inch tiger muskie and a long list of fish caught and weighed at Bunny's Bait in Dixon including many bass channel catfish walleye carp and flatheads posted with names and weights.
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