Rangers set team record with 109 points and 259 goals
The New York Rangers set a team record last season by earning 109 points and scoring 259 goals, surpassing the previous marks of 92 points and 246 goals. The club's previous high in goals was 246.
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Ali and Ellis to announce title bout in Houston
Muhammad Ali and Jimmy Ellis, both former heavyweight champions from Louisville, plan a July 26 closed circuit bout at the Houston Astro dome. A Top Rank spokesman said the noon news conference would finalize a major fight, with Ali previously hinting at a seven week setup.
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Columbus Astros extend skid with 4-3 loss to Shreveport
The Columbus Astros dropped to 15 consecutive Dixie Association losses after a 4-3 10 inning defeat to Shreveport. Three line drive double plays and a misplayed run doomed Columbus as the Captains scored the decisive run. Other Dixie results included Amarillo 6 Albuquerque 1 and Birmingham 6 Jacksonville 5 in 10 innings.
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Local Little League scores feature early leads and late rain
In Tuesday action Little League Van Trew beat Pony Clothing 1 0 before rain halted play in the fifth. Gelson had two hits for the winners, Avard two for Gay's, and the box shows 000 08 84 0 in favor of Gelson and McBride. Other Eastside and Northside games include Lakeshore Lions top Monroe Building and Loan 12 7, Haddad Wardware 15 14 over Carr Supply, and a strong Shreveport 10th inning rally to beat Dallas-Fort Worth 2-1.
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Billy Backus Underdog Fights for World Welterweight Title
AP reports Billy Backus, holder of the world welterweight crown, is a heavy underdog to defend the title against Jose Napoles in the Forum. Backus, a 27 year old from New England, won the belt in Syracuse after Napoles cuts stopped their bout in four rounds. The rematch is Friday night in New York.
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