Foreman Returns to Ring to Fund Churches in Los Angeles and New York
Former heavyweight champion George Foreman, a Houston native, says he is returning to boxing to praise Jesus and raise money to build two churches in Los Angeles and New York. He describes a renewed commitment, insisting he will train despite being 29 and expecting tough opposition.
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IOC adopts manifesto to keep politics out of sport
In Lausanne the IOC outlines a plan to engage governments and politics through a manifesto urging political bodies to educate and promote sport while preserving IOC independence. The move signals potential joint committees and alarms UNESCO over shifting authority in international sport.
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Texas Sports Briefs In Lone Star Conference honors
East Texas State coach Jim Gudger was named conference coach of the year after guiding the Lions to the Lone Star title and an NAIA playoff appearance in Kansas City where they fell short. Texas A&M and Rice also earned praise with co players of the week honors for Thurmond and Ramirez. Knicks coach Willis Reed was fined by the NBA for assaulting officials as he faced potential further penalties.
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Cubs optimistic on 69 day lead and new power in lineup
Cubs manager Herman Franks in Scottsdale says the club led the division 69 days last season and will be stronger this year with new power adds Dave Kingman Hector Cruz and more left handed pitchers. He cites five left handers in camp and key young arms as crucial to the season’s outcome. The Cubs finished 81-81 and faced stiff competition from the Phillies and Pirates in the tough division.
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Eagles split doubleheader with Waco University
The Pecos Eagles dropped the first game 10 9 to Waco University then won the nightcap 8 7. DeLaRosa earned the win in game one with Jesse Anchondo taking the loss. Charles Michaelis hit two homers in game one and Bobby Mosby added a triple. Glen Harrison pitched the second game as Mosby collected two base hits.
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Mariners Sign Robertson Renewed Hopes For Healthful Season
Bob Robertson, now with Seattle, aims to stay healthy after multiple surgeries since 1967. He delivered a four-hit game including a two-run homer as the Mariners beat the Brewers 10-2 in an exhibition, amid a slate of spring results featuring White and Johnson homers for the Yankees and a Dodgers rout of the Rangers.
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Fighters arrive for Golden Gloves in Albuquerque
About 350 boxers will compete this week in the 51st Golden Gloves Tournament of Champions at the University of New Mexico Arena. The four day national event opens Wednesday with roughly 120 fights across three rings, leading to Saturday title bouts in 11 weight classes. Regional winners from 32 clubs across the United States and Canada, ages 16 to 26, will contest from 112 pounds to heavyweight.
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