Palermo withdraws license application as boxing manager
Philadelphia report states Frank Blinky Palermo, a 1950s boxing figure who served seven years in prison for extortion, withdrew his application to the state Athletic Commission for a boxing manager license. Palermo, 72, said he will continue to work with youth and denounced media coverage, claiming it damaged his reputation.
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Lockport faces Bloom in Joliet supersectional battle
Lockport high, ranked No. 1 with a 29-0 record, meets Chicago Heights Bloom (23-6) in Joliet for a Class AA Elite Eight berth. Other key pairings include Westinghouse against Manley, Gordon Tech versus New Trier West, and Lisle Benet versus Rockford East as part of Tuesday’s sectional finals across Illinois.
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MVK girls track squad ready for season with depth
MVK girls track opens with 26 on squad as coach Mary Mitchell notes depth and field strength. Returnees Barb Bessen in shot put and discus, Lee Ann Grenell and Kathy Winsor in hurdles, plus 440 relay with Morfey and Weatherford. Freshman Jill Misener to run sprints and Johnny Franklin to race distance. First meet is April 5 at Coal City.
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Detroit Faces NC State In NIT Second Round
Detroit meets North Carolina State in Raleigh in the NIT second round. The winner advances to Madison Square Garden for a semifinal against the Dayton-Georgetown victor. Georgetown battles Dayton as Indiana State faces Rutgers in other games. Derrick Jackson is questionable for Georgetown while Larry Bird leads Indiana State against Rutgers.
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Busby Makes Comeback Step for Royals in Spring Session
Kansas City Royals hope for a revival as Steve Busby, 28 and recently back from shoulder surgery, pitches two hitless innings in a 4-3 spring win over the Cincinnati Reds. The veteran star, once known for no hitters and strong seasons, marks a cautious return as Royals contend for a top starting role alongside Larry Gura.
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Morris tops Morris Girls Regional in semifinal bid
Morris defeated Sandwich 66 to 39 to advance to the Morris Girls Regional semifinals against Oswego after leading 29 28 at halftime. Carol Phillips scored 25 for Sandwich, Holly Butterfield led Morris with 17, and Morris shot 28 of 67 while forcing a cold second half. Seneca finished 9 8 after losing to Yorkville 32 24 with Julie Osmond scoring 11 for Seneca and Kim Leifheit 12 for Yorkville.
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Giants Name Endures in Oakland A's Lease Deal
San Francisco Mayor George Moscone signals flexibility on a Bay Area baseball settlement that would free the Oakland A's from the Coliseum lease if some A's home games shift to Candlestick Park. He insists the Giants keep their name, despite Oakland proposing a possible moniker change. Board of Supervisors backs talks with the Candlestick lease final authority the Recreation and Parks Commission. Giants owner Bob Lurie favorable, noting potential to ease A's move toward Denver amid bids from Denver and New Orleans that falter over lease release.
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Lafleur fires hat trick as Canadiens top North Stars 5 2
Guy Lafleur scored three fast goals in the first period to power Montreal past Minnesota 5 2 in Bloomington. Pierre Larouche added two goals and Ken Dryden had 41 saves as Montreal handed the North Stars their eighth straight defeat. Tim Young opened the scoring for Minnesota 41 seconds in.
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Correction: P O W Boxing Club show moves to Sunday at Gardner-South Wilmington High
A correction notes the P O W Boxing Club show slated for Saturday at Gardner South Wilmington High School has moved to Sunday at 2 p.m. Sponsored by the G S W Fire Department and local merchants, tickets are 2.50 in advance and 2 at the door, with students 1. Advance tickets via Gene Wren or George Bexson. The same article also states Pat Wren defeated Danny Chapman in an exhibition at Saratoga School last Saturday, with both declared winners in exhibition bouts.
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Celtics guard Jo Jo White undergoes ankle spur surgery
Boston Celtics guard Jo Jo White, who has played two seasons with bone spurs in his left heel, had surgery at University Hospital to remove spurs and degenerated tissue. He will be out for the rest of the season, with a three day hospital stay expected.
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