Norton Loses WBC Title Grip After Spinks Edict
Ken Norton’s bid for the heavyweight crown ends as the WBC withdraws Leon Spinks’ title recognition after Spinks defied a governing edict to defend versus Norton. Spinks faces legal actions, eviction suit, and a St Louis arrest as WBC, Top Rank, and fighters’ representatives prepare further litigation.
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Ken Norton
World Boxing Council
Leon Spinks
Norton
Los Angeles
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Spinks
World Boxing Association
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Jose Sulaiman
Nicklaus Seizes Masters Lead After TPC Victory in Sawgrass
Jack Nicklaus wins the Tournament Players Championship at Sawgrass with a 289 total and 60,000 prize, boosting season earnings to 157,065 and overtaking Tom Watson. He defends the course as tough, says the wind and layout produced high scores, while Mahaffey aces the 15th. Lon Hinkle, Ben Crenshaw, Larry Nelson, and others chase behind. Ottawa Recreation Commission seeks Midget and Junior League baseball coaches for 1978, contact ORC by Tuesday.
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Fla
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John Mahaffey
Arnold Palmer
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Bowling Scores From Newcomers to Preps and More
A dense bowling score list shows numerous teams with high series and totals on 10-30, including Newcomers Barn Burners, The Sharp Shooters and Sam Buffet leading with mixed results across leagues. Individual high games feature Pelton, Hall, Randell, Fisher, and Lattimer among others, with varied team outcomes and multiple frames tallied.
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J. Hall
Sam Buffet
Moore
Burgoon
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R. Baber
M. Schulz
L. Schulz
D. Robertson
J. Boyer
Berger
B. Berger
J. Coombes
J. Fuller
G. Drake
Hite
P. Perkins
Wedman Leads Kings Past Braves in 122-108 Victory
Scott Wedman scored 35 points to top all scorers as the Kansas City Kings beat the Buffalo Braves 122-108. Wedman, eyeing free agency, credited teammates and open shots for his big day while Tom Burleson added 15 points and 15 rebounds, Otis Birdsong 18, and Swen Nater 19 for Buffalo. Randy Smith led the Braves with 30 points, sparking a third-quarter comeback before KC regained control.
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Scott Wedman
Kings
National Basketball Association
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Wedman
Braves
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Tom Burleson
Otis Birdsong
Swen Nater
McGilberry Secures Praise In Royals Spring Game
Royals rookie Randy McGilberry pitched two scoreless innings in a 6-3 win over Toronto as Whitey Herzog praised his fastball and hunger. Dennis Leonard worked five innings, allowing six hits and two runs. Willie Wilson impressed, stealing bases and reaching base in key moments, with Jays manager Roy Hartsfield noting his speed.
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Fla
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Kansas City Royals
McGilberry
Kansas City
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Blue Jays
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Willie Wilson
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