Leonard Duran Fight Hype Overshadows Montreal Showdown
AP Special Correso reports in Montreal that the Leonard vs Duran welterweight title fight is billed with epic phrases but may disappoint. The Old Stonehands and Choirboy duel as promoters crown it Fight of the Century with grand contrasts and grandiose labels surfacing on billboards.
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Sugar Ray Leonard vs Roberto Duran Clash Aims for Legacy
The 1976 bout pits Sugar Ray Leonard a young Olympic gold medalist with a cherubic smile against Roberto Duran a Panama street fighter known as Manos de Piedra. Stakes run to 8 to 10 million for Leonard and 2 million for Duran, but the clash centers on class, backgrounds, and fighting styles as the nation watches a hero versus a fierce rival. Leonard embodies slick, speedy technique and celebrity status, while Duran projects raw power and street-hardened grit, creating a defining showdown of haves and have-nots.
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Dilone Dazzles Indians in Royals Loss at Kansas City
Miguel Dilone helped the Cleveland Indians top the Kansas City Royals 5-4 as he collected two singles, three doubles and four stolen bases over two games. Indians manager Dave Garcia praised the purchase, noting Dilone’s .330-plus batting since joining from the Cubs for 35000. Dilone expressed a desire for regular playing time after a rocky start with Chicago and Oakland.
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Bitter Olympic hopeful Blames boycott for Moscow loss
Glance, 23, former Auburn star, says college athletes have a definite edge over veterans at the U S Olympic Trials at Oregon with the Moscow Games boycott affecting training. He vows the boycott era leaves veterans bitter and predicts upsets as finals begin on Hayward Field.
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Wildcats remain undefeated with 12 6 win over Cyclones
OBAL B-Team Victors Score Big as the Wildcats beat the Cyclones 12-6 in Babe Ruth League action. Jeff Sypher led with three runs and a complete game win. Jason Edwards had three hits for the Cyclones. Whirlwinds topped the Jayhawks 11-6 behind Bob Brownell two hits and three RBI. Tonight Kiwanis and VFW play followed by Eagles vs Lions.
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Ottawa Recreation Commission convocates summer sports clinics
ORC schedules basketball clinics for pee wee to senior boys and girls August 14 16 at Ottawa High with Ike Dearfoss and Bob Duncan guiding. a girls volleyball camp August 11 12 at Ottawa University led by Bob Lockwood with $25 early $35 late fees. Contact Cearfoss 242 5367.
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Baseball Scoreboard Saturday and Sunday Games List
Baseball scoreboard lists Saturday games including Oakland at New York Detroit at Chicago Cleveland at Minnesota California at Boston Seattle at Baltimore Milwaukee at Kansas City Toronto at Texas with notes. Sunday games show Detroit at Chicago Seattle at Baltimore Milwaukee at Kansas City and Toronto at Texas with similar annotations.
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