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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1996
Page
15
Bay St. Louis Mississippi AP reports Larry Holmes, 46, says his knockout of Anthony Willis in eight rounds could be his last fight unless another aging former champion makes a quick phone call. Holmes twice walked away from boxing and waited for a caller who might lure him back.
Holmes, 47, announces retirement after 70 professional fights. He plans one final match Tuesday and a car trip Wednesday, answering family insistence including two grandchildren. His final record stands at 65 wins and 5 losses after a career spanning since 1993 with eight appearances at Casino Magic.
Holmes, possessing five straight losses in title bouts and 42 knockouts, stopped Willis 1:13 into the eighth round after a left jab set up a right to Willis temple. He taunted the crowd and said the fight was his last hurrah, seeking as much air time as possible.
Seattle 75 Chicago 87 in the NBA Finals game with Kemp 18 points and Payton 19 leading Seattle while Jordan scores 22 for Chicago. Team totals show Seattle 31 of 73 field goals and Chicago 31 of 78. Rebounds favor Chicago 52 to 43 and turnovers not listed. A-24,544.
Chicago Bulls end a historic season with an 87-75 Finals win over the Seattle SuperSonics in Game 6. Michael Jordan collapses sobbing after the victory, remembering his late father James Jordan. Dennis Rodman dominates with 19 rebounds as Scottie Pippen and Phil Jackson share in the celebration.
In Chicago the Bulls beat Seattle 87 75 as Shawn Kemp fouled out with 4 39 left. Kemp led Seattle with 18 points and 14 rebounds while Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen sealed the Bulls fourth title of the 1990s.
Steve Jones claimed the 96th U S Open at Oakland Hills with a 1 under 69 and a 278 total, sealing a one shot victory over Tom Lehman and Davis Love III who faltered late. Jones endured a long road back from injury and a late start via sectional qualifying before clinching golf's major title.
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