Boxers ink pacts for doubleheader fight night
Oscar Bonavena and Ken Norton have signed to fight as the first half of a closed circuit TV boxing show on March 24 that will culminate with Muhammad Ali defending his heavyweight crown against a lesser known challenger.
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Walton silences critics with strong trail Blazers play
Portland rookie center Walton quiets critics by returning to form after acupuncture treatment. In nine games back, he averages 38.2 minutes, 15.8 points, 13.8 rebounds, 7.6 assists and 3.6 blocks while shooting 57 percent. He has 13.7 points, 13.3 rebounds and 4.6 assists per game overall.
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Louisville uses stall tactics for cage win over New Mexico State
Louisville coach Crum criticized the tempo as New Mexico State employed stallball. The Cardinals countered with a 3-2 zone, forced turnovers, and key plays from Murphy and Bridgeman to pull away to a 51-42 victory while NMSU hovered at 15-15 late in the first half.
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Rockets Top Pistons In Tight Central Showdown
The Houston Rockets won 103 88 over the Detroit Pistons to move one game ahead of Cleveland for second in the Central Division. Rudy Tomjanovich led with 30 points as Steve Hawes and Kevin Kunnert added rebounding and 16 points respectively for Houston. Lanier led Detroit with 22 points but was limited on rebounds.
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Geiberger Leads as Nicklaus Closes in at Hawaiian Open
In Honolulu, Geiberger shot 66 to lead the $220,000 Hawaiian Open as Jack Nicklaus posted a 68. Other 67s came from Miller, Coody, Murphy, Allin and Pearce while Palmer 69 and Irwin 73, Trevino 75. Miller and Miller not competing, Miller won earlier in the year.
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Early loop leaders eye thlts today in district title chase
Pecos Fort Stockton and Seminole lead the second half race in district 2-AAA as each faces key games. Pecos meets Fort Stockton in Eagle gym tonight, Seminole travels to Kermit, and Ector resumes title bid by meeting Monahans. Williams leads scoring with 19.7 ppg, Rainwater close behind at 17.2. The 8 p.m. varsity tipoff follows a 6:15 p.m. JV start.
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Knicks win on Gianelli buzzer beater over Hawks
Knicks edge Hawks 117-115 as John Gianelli scores a buzzer beating layup after a late screen. Frazier and Jackson contribute key baskets in a dramatic finish. Other NBA scores include Rockets 103 Pistons 88. Braves 97 Cavaliers 91. Nuggets 123 Spirits 111. Spurs 118 Stars 102.
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