Holmes Stops Cooney In 13th To Retain WBC Title
Larry Holmes defeated Gerry Cooney in the 13th round to retain the WBC heavyweight title in Las Vegas. Holmes landed nine straight rights followed by an uppercut as Cooney reeled near the ropes before the referee stopped the fight at 2:52 of the round. Cooney had been warned for low blows and deducted points in rounds 9 and 11.
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All Kinds Turn Out For Championship Fight
Celebrities in evening dress and fans in varied attire packed a 32,000 seat Las Vegas arena for the so-called fight of the century between Gerry Cooney and Larry Holmes. 100 degree heat, private jets, and brisk sales marked a day of hype, with the event expected to boost the local economy by 174 million dollars.
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Martin Strokes Winning Hit In 12th Royals Edge Seattle
In Kansas City, Jerry Martin's one out single scored Amos Otis in the 12th to lift the Royals 3-2 past the Mariners. Otis and Hal McRae opened the frame with singles, and Dan Quisenberry earned the win with three perfect innings of relief.
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Shockers Eliminates Texas To Reach CWS Final Four
Wichita State, ranked No. 2, defeats No. 1 Texas 4-1 in the College World Series semifinal. Russ Moorman and Dave Lucas drive in two runs apiece as a six-run third inning turns the tide. Oelkers earns the win to improve to 18-2, holding Texas to three late runs and sealing the Shockers’ spot in Saturday’s game against the winner of Maine and Miami.
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Tracy Dophied
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Penner OK After Beaning In College World Series
Kevin Penner Wichita State left fielder was struck on the head by a pitched ball in a College World Series game against Texas. He was taken to an Omaha hospital and held overnight for observation. A Aurora High School star in football basketball and track, Penner is reported in good condition.
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Floyd Takes Lead In Memphis Classic
Ray Floyd shot a 4-under 68 to seize a 9-under total of 145 at the Danny Thomas Memphis Classic at Colonial Country Club. Bob Lye and Hal Sutton chased, with Jim Nelford carding a 63 to surge into contention behind Floyd’s four-stroke edge after 36 holes.
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City Schedule Rain Out Notice For June Sports
Rain out schedule and weekly league listings across multiple venues including Forest Park and Sports Center. Features women and men leagues, church divisions, ASA baseball, swim pool hours, Olympic track, and dance works with times, locations, and fees. Includes rain-out line and program info for June activities at Forest Park and nearby facilities.
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Pairings Set For Golf Tourney At Ottawa Country Club
Pairings fixed for the second round of the women's team match play at Ottawa Country Club. Matches include Sheldon versus Gipson, Wiggins against Andrews, Dietrich versus Lemaster, Warnock versus Killogh, Latimer versus Elliot, Wassmer versus Gleason, Killogh against Gollier, Moherman versus Moherman, Gillette against Bennett, Schultz versus Bodgley, Gilroy versus Crawford, Hepner versus Kramer, Chesbro versus Hill, and Ansley versus Waldron. Players must provide substitutes if unable to play, and lunch reservations remain for Tuesday with cancellations due by 2 p.m. Sunday.
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Cardinals Beat Mets Behind Andujar Strong Complete Game
Joaquin Andujar allowed nine hits in a complete game effort and drove in two runs, while Darrell Porter added three RBIs with a two run homer and a single as the St. Louis Cardinals defeated the New York Mets 7 to 3. The Cardinals built a 3-0 lead, then extended to 6-1, and New York scored an unearned run in the sixth amid a misplayed relay.
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Stephenson Leads LPGA Championship Midway in Mason
Jan Stephenson fired a second straight 3-under 69 to hold sole first at 9-under 135 at the LPGA Championship halfway point in Mason Ohio. Beth Daniel, Pat Bradley, Janet Coles and Jeannette Kerr trailed within two strokes at 4-under 140, while Nancy Lopez barely made the cut and defending champ Donna Caponi faced mounting work to reach the final rounds.
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