Frazier Family Portrait Highlights Boxing Heritage
AP Special Correspondent Will Grimsley describes a photo session with former heavyweight champion Joe Frazier and his son Marvis Frazier, 18, the Golden Gloves heavyweight champion. The scene shows father and son posing with their fists raised, illustrating their boxing lineage as they travel from Philadelphia.
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Marvis Frazier Aims For Olympic Ring Debut
NBC Today promotes Olympathon as Marvis Frazier, son of Smokin Joe, moves toward the 1980 Olympic boxing path. At 6 12 and 205 pounds he cites a 30 0 amateur record and a National Golden Gloves title. He plans college and a business career after an Olympic medal, not a pro run.
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Baseball at a Glance Wednesday's Games
Baseball brief lists Wednesday matchups New York Zachry 2-0 at Montreal Grimsley 1-0 St Louis Vukovich 1-0 at Chicago Reuschel 0-2 Philadelphia Lerch 0-1 at Pittsburgh Robinson 1-0 San Francisco Halicki 1-0 at San Diego Shirley 0-2 Houston Ruhle 0-2 at Los Angeles Ray 0-1 Thursday games St Louis at Chicago San Francisco at San Diego Atlanta at Cincinnati.
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Yeager's two-run homer lifts Dodgers past Astros
Steve Yeager, entering the game without a hit, belted a two-run homer in the eighth to break a 6-6 tie as the Dodgers beat Houston 10-6. Dusty Baker walked, Jerry Reuss forced him at second, and Reuss earned the win after relieving Andy Messersmith. Tom Dixon took the loss.
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Jackson Mets open Texas League with win over Shreveport
Jody Davis hit two homers as the Jackson Mets beat Shreveport 5-4 to start the Texas League season. Amarillo beat Midland 9-6 in rain-shortened five innings, Tulsa edged Arkansas 2-1, and El Paso’s game with San Antonio postponed due to rain. Davis had a three-run homer then a two-run shot, tying the game before his club pulled ahead. Shreveport’s Steve Wilkins hit his fifth homer with two on in the sixth.
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Lopez resting as top players enter Lady Citrus Classic
Nancy Lopez and Donna Caponi Young rest this week while top money winners compete in the Florida Lady Citrus Golf Classic at Rio Pinar in Orlando. Sandra Post is the early favorite for the 72 hole event. JoAnne Carner and Post also tee off, with Birdie opportunities on a course praised for accuracy and greens.
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Tennis results highlight world championship tourney in Houston
Third seed Eddie Dibbs toppled Sherwood Stewart 7-5 6-0 in a first round at the 175000 dollar World Championship Tennis event. Ulrich Pinner beat Tom Okker 6-1 6-3, Francisco Gonzales defeated Tony Roche 4-6 7-6 7-5, Adriano Panatta beat Victor Pecci 6-4 6-2, and Roscoe Tanner won 6-2 6-4. In San Jose Riessen edged Matt Mitchell 7-6 7-5 as Gorman withdrew with a virus. Saviano beat Marks 6-0 7-6 and Watts defeated Kleege 6-7 6-4 6-1. Oakland A’s crowd of 653 watches a windy night game against Seattle Mariners, televised locally.
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Twins welcome Carew back in home opener crowd
Rod Carew received a standing ovation from 37,270 Twins fans in Minnesota, his first return since being traded to California. Nolan Ryan pitched a 6-0 Angels win, striking out 10 in a dominant performance.
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Errors Costly Again Ector Eagles Rout Pecos 17 5
The Ector Eagles defeated Pecos with a dominant 17 to 5 score, capitalizing on errors by the Pecos squad to secure the win. Key players contributed to the lopsided outcome as Ector asserted control early and maintained a steady lead.
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Spurs edge Sixers in 121-120 playoff thriller
In San Antonio George Gervin scored 29 points as the Spurs narrowly defeated Philadelphia 121-120 in the Eastern Conference semifinal. Doug Collins sat with an ankle injury, limiting Philly's defense as Gervin poured in 13 of 18 shots, including a pivotal 21 second layup. Larry Kenon added 27 and James Silas 25 as San Antonio clinched late free throws by Mike Gale and Allan Bristow.
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