Duran Wins WBC Welterweight Crown Over Leonard in Montreal
Roberto Duran defeated Sugar Ray Leonard by majority decision in 15 rounds at Montreal's Olympic Stadium to claim the WBC welterweight title. Duran, 29, joined Henry Armstrong and Barney Ross as holders of both light and welter crowns, with judges scoring 145-144, 146-144 and 147-147. Leonard's camp and event organizers reported a potential rematch and large gate figures amid a 46,317 crowd in damp conditions.
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Gilder leads after two rounds in Canadian Open
Bob Gilder fired a 67 to reach 134 through 36 holes despite wind, rain, and delays at Royal Montreal. Nicklaus, Burns, Trevino and Nelford chased with 139 or better in tough conditions, while Players, Irwin, Dent and Miller clustered behind.
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Track trials begin amid boycott shadow in Eugene
The U S Olympic Track and Field Trials open at Hayward Field, Eugene, amid boycott pressure over the Moscow Olympics and Afghanistan action. Top athletes face uncertainty, with several world marks set but no American records likely, and attitudes mixed on motivation and meaning of competing.
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Duran Wins Wrangle as Leonard Falls in Odessa Fight
In Odessa at the Ector County Coliseum Sugar Ray Leonard withers as Roberto Duran captures the WBC welterweight title. About 6,000 spectators paid 15 to 20 dollars for the closed circuit telecast and judged the bout closer than the official cards, with Duran winning on two judges' scores and a draw on the third.
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