Fight Site Sparks NAACP Clash Over Bophuthatswana
NAACP and allies condemn a potential boxing venue in Bophuthatswana, denouncing the plan as a sellout to South Africa’s apartheid system. Nesbitt says the choice shocks him and Arum invites Mangope to discuss the promotion in the United States.
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The
NAACP
Bophuthatswana
South Africa
Prexy Nesbitt
American Committee On
Arum
Top Rank, Inc
Spinks
Ali
Lucas Mangope
United States
NFL Colts Sign Marshall Johnson for One Year
National Football League moves include the Colts signing kick returner Marshall Johnson to a series of one year contracts and the Giants signing Bobby Hammond to three one year deals. The Bears named Hank Kuhlmann as assistant coach and the Saints named Ed Hughes offensive coordinator while Chet Franklin joined as defensive backs coach. The Broncos announced the resignation of Richard Urich to become Washington Redskins defensive coordinator. The Steelers named Dick Walker defensive assistant coach and promoted George Peries to defensive coordinator, with Woody Widenhnoter added as defensive backs and linebacker. The 49ers named Mike White to coach the offensive line. MLB activity: Red Sox signed Bob Stanley and renewed Bernie Carbo. Twins released Tom Hall and Clay Kirby. Expos renewed Larry Parrish. Bruins call up Jim Pettie from AHL. Other notes include political and boxing items about Ali and Spinks, with Arum, Norton, and WBC discussions.
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Baltimore Colts
Marshall Johnson
Chicago Bears
Hank Kuhlmann
Denver Broncos
Richard “Doc’’ Urich
Washington Redskins
NEW Orleans Saints
Ed Hughes
Chet Franklin
NEW York Giants
Bobby Hammond
Pittsburgh Steelers
Dick Walker
George Peries
Woody Widenhnoter
SAN Francisco 49Ers
Mike White
Boston Red Sox
Bob Stanley
Bernie Carbo
Minnesota Twins
Tom Hall
Clay Kirby
Montreal Expos
Larry Parrish
Boston Bruins
Jim Pettie
Rochester
Graybeards Perry Fairly and Lolich shine in spring
Graybeards Gaylord Perry Ron Fairly and Mickey Lolich age 39 37 appear in the first spring Old Timers Day. Perry and Lolich star in Padres win over Yakult Swallows 3-2 in Holtville while Fairly drives a two run double for the Angels in a 5-2 win over the Padres B squad. Controversy brews as Bavasi questions Padres representation and a Giants camp clubhouse scuffle unfolds ahead of exhibition action.
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Herschel Nissenson
Mr. Webster
Gaylord Perry
Ron Fairly
Mickey Lolich
Perry
Lolich
San Diego Padres
Japan
Yakult Swallows
California Angels
Padres
Yuma
Ariz
Angels
San Diego
Holtville
Calif
Dave Winfield
Gene Tenace
Rollie Fingers
George Hendrick
Buzzie Bavasi
Bavasi
Stringer Eyes NFL Shot After Slamming String of Injuries
WARREN Ohio AP Ralph Stringer a Leavittsburg native and NC State defensive back aims for an NFL career despite losing vision in his right eye after multiple surgeries on both eye and shoulder. He plans to wait through May draft hoping a team sees value in his resilience and previous pro potential despite his injuries.
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Warren, Ohio
Ralph Stringer
Leavittsburg
Ohio
North Carolina State University
Stringer
North Carolina State
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Mauritius
Africa
Organization of African Unity
Detroit
Ken Norton
Bob Biron
Norton
Biron
Bob Arum
Top Rank
Leon Spinks
World Boxing Council
WBC
Jose Sulaiman
Yankees
Dodgers
Toru
Stingers
Edmonto
Cincinnati Post
Win Radio 7
WXIX
Coliseum
Ticketron
Shillito
S & Sears
Hyde Park Plaza
Broadway & Mehring Way
Barkamericard
Riverfront Coliseum
Cincinnati
Trim's Arena
SODOW
Fairly
Graybeards
San Francisco Giants
John Montefusco
Bill Madlock
Montefusco
Giants
Cleveland Indians
New York Yankees
Texas Rangers
Houston Astros
Atlanta Braves
Detroit Tigers
Chicago Cubs
Milwaukee Brewers
Seattle Mariners
Oakland A’s
New York
Elliott Maddox
Ed Kranepool
Maddox
CD. Craft
Hilifax Sun
Lebanon
Hagles
Aerie
F.O
Vernet Callier
Jane Barnett
Don Fagett
wCheck
Michelins
Michelin
Hamilton Standard Consolidated Statistical Area
Oni Boe Sum Sumere Tire CO
Framar Tire Service
State Rie
Michel Tire CO. Inc
Blue Rock
Hoffner
Shillito's
Winton & Spring Grove
BEVIS
BOB Sumerel Tire CO
Colerain Avenue
Blue Ash
Kenwood Road
Brentwood Eubank
Winton Rd
Centerville
Jack Summers Tire Sales Inc
N. Main
Dayton Mall
Auto Center
Miamisburg
Dayton
Eubank Tire Sales Inc
Grismer Tire Company
S. Patterson
Downtown
Ho Mall
Shimer's Tire Inc
S. Ludiow
Englewood
Englewood Tire Sales
S. Main
Evendale Bob Sumerel Tire CO
Reading Road
Fairborn
Detroit Tire Inc
Rts
N. Central Avenue
Fimmeytown
Winton & North Bend
Georgetown Framar Tire Service
Ord Pike
Hamilton
Bob Freeman
Central Tire
Erie Bird
Eubank Tire Sales
High Street
Huber Heights
Jack Summer's Tire Sales Inc
E. Main
Middletown
Mat. Washington
BOB Sumerel Tire CO Inc
Beechmont Avenue
Pleasant Ridge
Donovan’s Tire CO
Montgomery
Troy Troy
Dayton Tire Sales
Harrison
Vandalia Grismer Tire Company
National
Western Hills
Michel Tire CO
Glenway Avenue
Xenia
Bateville Feller's Tire Service
N. Elm St
Kentucky
Florence
Roberts & Hudson Tire CO
Dixie Highway
FT. Thomas
Stan Walling Tire CO. Inc
Alexandria
Newport Sumerel Tire Service
8Th & Orchard
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