Rozelle Defends Atkinson Yet Calls Swann Hit Blatant Foul
NFL Commissioner Pete Rozelle testified in Atkinson’s $2 million slander case against the Steelers and Chuck Noll. He praised Atkinson as outstanding in coverage while labeling the hit on Lynn Swann as blatant, noting Swann suffered a concussion. Former Steelers star Andy Russell corroborated intent to harm.
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Brown Unger Lead At Ashland College Camp Honors
Brown and Unger of Edison High School topped awards at the Ashland College Basketball Camp of Champions on the Ashland campus. Brown won the 14 and 15 year old shooting title and reached the one on one semifinals. Unger was named top defensive player and won his division final in one on one.
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Browns Waive Two Rookies as Ligenfelter Arrives at Camp
Seventh round pick Bob Ligenfelter reports to Kent State with unsigned status and classroom work only while the Browns waive David Green and Ron Czinski. GM Hadhazy aims to resume talks with Robert Jackson's agent as Ray Clayborn reports terms with New England. Doug Kleber remains sidelined after knee injury, sent home from camp.
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Ali to defend world heavyweight title Sept. 29 at Madison Square Garden
Muhammad Ali will defend his world heavyweight championship against fifth-ranked Earnie Shavers on September 29 at Madison Square Garden, the Garden announced Wednesday. The bout marks Ali's return to New York for a high-stakes title defense.
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Steeler Blount Sues Noll Over Criminal Element Claim
Pittsburgh cornerback Mel Blount filed a $5 million federal suit alleging Chuck Noll slandered him by calling players part of pro sports criminal elements during testimony in a California damage case. Blount, who resides in Louisiana in off season, contends the remarks harmed his reputation.
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Norwalk CYO Leads Pony League Division
The Norwalk CYO baseball team leads the Vacationland Pony League division with 11 wins and 1 loss. Coached by Denny McCreary, Norwalk has beaten Bellevue Metal Hose and defeated all other league teams at least once as the season runs to July end.
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