Tribute dinner melts Landry image at Dallas fundraiser
About 1 300 guests paid 100 each for a benefit dinner billed as a tribute to Tom Landry. The Dallas coach, known for his stoic style, admitted extreme nervousness as well wishers including Mrs Vince Lombardi praised his career and the event supported Trinity Christian Academy.
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Reigning lightheavy faces big test in GG action night
San Antonio’s Anthony Bullen weighed 186 pounds and won by decision over Mickey Banks as Fort Worth’s Ronnie Walters defeated Leo Terraza in the light heavyweight bout. Walters meets Bullen in the quarterfinals amid Golden Gloves action in Fort Worth.
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Tar Heels Eye rebound as NCAA finals loom
North Carolina eyes a comeback in the NCAA tournament after a ACC playoff loss to Virginia. Coach Dean Smith cites Alabama’s strong offensive rebounding and quickness as the Tar Heels prepare for the Mideast Regional in Dayton Ohio. Mitch Kupchak and Phil Ford lead UNC while Alabama’s Leon Douglas anchors Alabama’s rebounding.
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Crenshaw Sees Mental Turnaround Boost in Open Lead
Ben Crenshaw explained a sudden improvement in form after a tough spell as he tied Hubert Green for the lead in the Doral Open after a six under 66. Crenshaw credited a better setup taught by his father Charles Crenshaw, noting the change sparked by recent victories and renewed confidence.
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Indiana mentor named basketball coach of year
Bobby Knight of Indiana was named College Basketball Coach of the Year by The Associated Press after guiding the Hoosiers to an undefeated regular season and the No. 1 ranking. Knight praised his players Scotty May and Kent Benson, who earned All-America honors, as he praised their final-season performance.
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Bell Aims to Break Own NCAA Indoor Record in Detroit
Arkansas State junior Earl Bell eyes beating his indoor pole vault mark as the 12th NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships unfold at Cobo Arena Detroit. Teammate Don Baird and rivals like Dwight Stones challenge, with UTEP leading foreign talent as 11 finals set for Saturday and nine for Friday.
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Ali puts title on line for million-dollar purse
Muhammad Ali defends the world heavyweight title against Jimmy Young in Washington on April 30 for a purse expected near a million dollars. Promoter Don King projects a $800,000 to $1 million gross, with TV receipts boosting the total. Tickets could reach $100 general and $200 with a floor experience.
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