Two eggs over light won’t cut the mustard in boxing ring
Anthony Murray the Nashville Radison Hotel purchasing chief steps into a ballroom ring for a bout against Norman Goins amid postponements and cash worries. The fight, staged as a publicity stunt, ends with Murray facing an uncertain future as he prepares for a real bout against Johnny Lira in Atlantic City.
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Truck driver earns respect in Dallas title bid
Jorge Rocky Garcia, a Placenta bakery driver, fought World Champion Salvador Sanchez to a 15 round decision in Dallas. Garcia, No. 8 WBC contender, earned broad praise from promoter Don King and trainer Jackie McKay for a relentless showing, though Sanchez retained the title.
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Lendl crushes Dibbs for WCT title in 49 minutes
Eddie Dibbs falls to Ivan Lendl 6 1 6 1 in 49 minutes at the West Side Tennis Club to claim his 15th title of the year and a $468,500 prize. Lendl dominates with ferocious groundstrokes and a lone comeback glimpse by Dibbs for no match. Johan Kriek and Tracy Delatte win doubles, earning $18,000.
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