Quarry Brothers Fight Tuesday in Las Vegas card
Jerry Quarry predicts a tougher fight with Muhammad Ali in Las Vegas while eyeing a potential million-dollar winner’s purse against Joe Frazier if victorious. Brother Mike Quarry meets Bob Foster, as both bouts air on international closed-circuit TV. Nevada rules and glove choices spark debate ahead of eight-ounce gloves and weigh-ins near 197 and 217 to 220 pounds.
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Las Vegas
Nev
Jerry Quarry
Muhammad Ali
Ali
Atlanta
Quarry
Joe Frazier
Las Vegas Convention Center
Mike
Bob Foster
Nevada State Athletic Commission
Teddy Bentham
Angelo Dundee
Nevada
Dundee
Odessa Golfers Triumph in West Texas Junior Tour
Odessans swept two of three divisions as Golden Acres hosted the West Texas Junior Golf Tour. Kris Howard won the 14-15 division with an even par 70, narrowly defeating Ross Wortham who had won at Odessa Country Club earlier in the week. Mark Feemster captured the 12-13 title with an 81, while Joe Hart of Midland won the 16-17 division in a three way playoff. The victors advance to the Tournament of Champions at Odessa Country Club August 16-17.
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Mark Feemster
Odessa
Cisco
Joe Heyser
Heyser
Joe Hart
Midland
Steve Whiteside
Kyle Howard
Kris
Odessa Country Club
Frank Robinson A Firebrand Competitor On The Dodgers
Frank Robinson joins the Los Angeles Dodgers after six strong Baltimore seasons as a fierce, respected competitor. The 37 year old, 500 plus home run hitter reflects on maturity, ongoing play, and an eye toward managing, while acknowledging age and changing dynamics in a storied career.
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Copley News Service
Los Angeles Dodgers
Frank Roosevelt Robinson
Cincinnati
Robinson
Hall of Fame
Dodger
Vin Scully
Frank Robinson
San Diego Padres
Roger Craig
Dodgers
Baltimore
Rain postpones Bernice Gera's historic umpire debut in Geneva
Bernice Gera, 40, from Jackson Heights, was set to be the first woman umpire in professional baseball in a Geneva opener against the Auburn Phillies. Heavy rains forced postponement to Saturday for a doubleheader. Gera had won a six year legal battle affirming her right to umpire despite earlier physical-standards objections.
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N.Y
Bernice Gera
Gera
State Court of Appeals
New York
Ryun Heads to Trials With Allergy Precautions
Oregon ragweed drove Olympic mile champion Jim Ryun from the state last year. Trials run June 29 to July 9 in Eugene. Ryun and coach Bob Timmons plan air purifier in his hotel room and this trip includes an allergist. Ryun aims to qualify in 300 and 1500 meters for Munich.
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Lawrence
Kan
Oregon
Jim Ryun
Eugene
Ore
Ryun
Jim
University of Kansas
Bob Timmons
South Lake Tahoe
Nev
Ryan
Kip Keino
Mexico City
NFL Glossary Of Novel Plays From Al DeRogatis
Al DeRogatis explains new and old football terms for viewers and fans as the NFL season approaches. Examples include flea flicker fold block flood pass shotgun halfback option bomb button hook and full house, with notes on usage, origin, and teams like the Colts Cowboys and Bills.
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Copley News Service
al DeRogatis
Airways
Baltimore Colts
Earl Morrall
Tom Matte
Oakland
Gen Upshaw
Dallas Cowboys
Dan Reeves
Baltimore
Buffalo Bills
O.J. Simpson
DeRogatis
San Francisco
John Brodie
Kansas City
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