Norton Weeps As Ali Gains Decision In Heavyweight Fight
Ken Norton cried after losing a 8-6 1/2 to 8-7 Ali decision in New York as referee Arthur Mercante and two judges sided with Ali. Norton and manager Bob Biron argued the bout favored Ali for box office appeal. Ali spoke of retirement while Dundee urged caution, noting the matchup with Foreman could shape his future.
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Norwalk at Shelby in key Northern Ohio League clash
Shelby coach Bill Warble previews Friday's showdown with Norwalk as the Truckers bring a potent running attack averaging 5.15 yards per carry while Shelby counters with a strong defense led by linemen Scott Milliran and Mark Harvey. The Whippets rely on quarterback Jim Napier and runners Randy Roberts and Bret Hinaman as both teams seek a decisive win in a pivotal game.
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Fidrych Dominates Indians as Tigers Split Twinbill in Cleveland
Detroit rookie Mark Fidrych hurled a five-hitter and blanked Cleveland 4 0 in game one while Dennis Eckersley struck out 12 to beat Detroit 6 1 in the nightcap. Willie Horton homered for Detroit, Rico Carty and Joe Lis added key hits, and rookie Phil Mankowski hit his first major league homer in the second game.
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