Arthur Ashe dies after AIDS battle at 49
Arthur Ashe died at New York Hospital from AIDS related pneumonia at age 49 after a two week hospitalization. A news conference with agent Donald Dell and Dr Henry Murray revealed Ashe's lucid last hours and his final OK gesture. Clinton called him a national hero and Ashe had disclosed his infection in 1992 while continuing AIDS advocacy.
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Bowe tops Dokes in first heavyweight title defense
Riddick Bowe dominated Michael Dokes in 2 19 of the first round at Madison Square Garden to defend his heavyweight title. Despite boos from 16,332 fans, the Brooklyn native delivered a professional knockout, with trainer Eddie Futch and referee Joe Santarpia lauding the outcome. Possible next bouts include Holyfield rematch, Moorer, Foreman, Morrison, or Garcia, with a June or May date eyed and Garden record ticket sales reaching 1.603 million dollars.
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Nebraska Upsets No three Kansas At home
Freshman Terrance Badgett sparked a second half surge to lift Nebraska to a 68-64 upset of No 3 Kansas at Bob Devaney Sports Center The Cornhuskers improved to 15 7 overall 24 in the Big Eight and have won four of five against Kansas at Lincoln Kansas 18-3 5-1 saw a 12 point second half lead erased as Badgett 6 6 redshirt scored 11 points overall with eight after halftime
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Family friends rally behind injured Middletown athlete
Ryan Gebbia, initially expected to start for Middletown, watched his team beat Brunswick 52 to 34 from a wheelchair. Fans and teammates honored him with a standing ovation and a varsity jacket as his recovery from a coma and brain injury continues. friends recall his determination and doctors' uncertain prognosis, with Gebbia hoping to play basketball again.
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St Johns routs Jefferson as Dollar and Staples drop 22 each
SJPH improved to 18-1 with a 92 48 victory over Jefferson of Shenandoah Junction West Virginia at St Johns. Cameron Dollar and Curtis Staples each scored 22 points to lead the Vikings who remain sixth in USA Today ranking while Jefferson coach John Lowery and players were praised for a strong showing.
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Mount struggles at Knott Arena as road wins mount
Mount St Marys, 8-10 overall, 7-4 in the NEC, dropped a second straight home game 78-76 to Long Island before 3,190. The Mounts are 2-3 in their last five at Knott Arena and 3-4 overall there, while riding a stretch of better results on the road. Coach Jim Phelan lamented lack of intensity and hinted at changes as the team eyes remaining NEC games.
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Cadets rally sequence sinks North Carroll in playoff chase
Eric Verdi came off the Frederick bench to score 19 points, lifting the Cadets to a 78 49 win over North Carroll. He poured in 11 of his 14 in the second quarter as Frederick built a 47 28 halftime lead and stayed in the chase for a Class 4A Region 1 playoff berth. William Huskey added 14 for Frederick, while North Carroll's Keath Mayle led with 18 and Chris Wunder had 19 as the Comets kept pace in the tight Central Maryland Conference race.
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