Palmer a real threat at Florida Citrus Open golf tourney
In Orlando Arnold Palmer shifts from beloved local to serious title contender at the $200,000 Florida Citrus Open at Rio Pinar. Hale Irwin appears best poised for the $40,000 first prize as a strong field featuring Jack Nicklaus absent includes Grier Jones Jerry Pate Andy Bean Lanny Wadkins Ray Floyd Lee Trevino Bill Rodgers Miller Barber Gary Koch and NBC TV coverage.
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Conteh to challenge Parlov for WBC light heavyweight title
John Conteh of Britain will challenge Mate Parlov for the WBC light heavyweight title in Belgrade on June 17. The bout purse totals $838,500 with Conteh set to receive 25 percent after the WBC accepted Top Rank's offer. Conteh was stripped of the title last year for not defending it in Monte Carlo.
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Alou reports to Astros spring camp in Cocoa Florida
Jesus Alou arrived at the Houston Astros camp in Cocoa Florida approaching his 36th birthday March 24. The Dominican Republic native last played 1975 with the Mets after stints with the Astros 1969 to 1973 and a 1973 sale to Oakland. Though primarily an outfielder, he may serve as a pinch hitter this season and spoke of his lack of nagging injuries for the first time in four years.
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Neal scores 27 as Blazers top 76ers for 50-10 mark
Neal, a 6-8 veteran, started 12 games this season and led Portland with 27 points in a 113-92 win over Philadelphia. Walton sprained his left ankle and was out for the Knicks game. Bucks edge Bullets in overtime. Knicks top Spurs. Hawks rout Celtics. Jazz beat Braves. Sonics over Kings. Bulls beat Suns.
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