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Newspaper
Hammond Sunday Star
Location
Hammond, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1978
Page
7
In Buenos Aires, gamblers weekend at the World Cup saw teams risk strategic moves with Russian roulette tactics and decisions on using injured players. Enzo Bearzot, Italy coach, faced a major gamble that could affect Italy’s progression, and then reconsidered his plan.
Fuqua's Athletic Shop defeated F's 13 10 after an eight run homer filled fourth inning Kemp Gordon started with a two run shot Eddie Brescher added a three run blast Vin Causey hit a two run homer Danny Thompson added a solo homer for Fuqua's Jerry Bowles went four for four and Otto Ernest Darren Sibley were three for four for Fuqua's in Friday night league play
Terrebonne High pitcher Paul Fitch, undefeated until the AAAA playoffs, signs to play baseball at Southeastern Louisiana University. All-state and LSWA AAAA honoree, Fitch pitched 87 2 3 innings with a 0.80 ERA, 10-1 record, 121 strikeouts, and four no hitters including a perfect game. He also earned football honors and helped Houma reach the AAAA playoffs under coach Leonard Neville.
In Las Vegas Larry Holmes narrowly defeated Ken Norton by a 143-142 margin on all three judges’ cards to retain the WBC heavyweight title. Holmes, 28, battled a sore left bicep and fought to close strong in rounds 14 and 15, with Norton hurt in the final round and both men trading hard shots before the disputed decision.
An advertisement describes Holmes as a man of quiet sophistication. The line features left ensemble a pure cotton medias shirt in assorted plaids priced at 25.00 in S M L XL. paired with navy, white or yellow duck slacks 60 percent polyester and 40 percent cotton priced 27.50 in sizes 32 to 40. A center duck jacket in navy with white accents priced 38.00 in sizes M L XL.
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