Early action seen on bill to coordinate U S Olympic sports
The House is set to introduce a bill giving the USOC authority to spend 30 million dollars in the next year to organize Olympic sports. The measure creates national governing bodies for Olympic and Pan American events, with funds split between development and training centers. The NFL? (Note: This is a mis-specified line. keep concise.)
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Ali aims to regain title as retirement plans announced
Muhammad Ali says his main goal is recapturing the heavyweight title from Leon Spinks while hinting at retirement plans. He joins a business venture with Saudi royalty, unclear whether he will retire after the September rematch for the WBA title. The First African Arabian Corp includes Khalid Abdullah Tariz Al Mansour as attorney and executives.
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Tiant injures hamstring in Royals game
Boston veteran Luis Tiant pulled a hamstring Monday night against Kansas City as Boston won 8-4 behind seven relief innings from Bob Stanley. Tiant's injury is not serious but will be evaluated day to day. this marks his second injury of the season after an early finger dislocation.
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Rice and Rose honored as league Players of the Week
Jim Rice of the Boston Red Sox earned American League Player of the Week with a .552 average, four homers and 15 RBIs across seven games. Pete Rose of the Cincinnati Reds claimed the National League honor after reaching 3,000 MLB hits and moving to 12th on the all-time list.
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Dibbs and Nastase ready for rematch at WCT Finals in Dallas
Eddie Dibbs vows to ignore his volatile rival Ilie Nastase as they face each other in the World Championship of Tennis Finals opener. The rematch follows last year's furious clash, with both players returning as qualifiers. Defending champ Jimmy Connors and Sandy Mayer also forfeit berths amid contract and scheduling issues.
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Quarterback Fusina Delights Penn State Fans With Tricks
Pennsylvania AP reports quarterback Fusina of Penn State performs card tricks sleight of hand and prop stunts off the field while leading the Nittany Lions to bowl games. He tied or broke nine school records during his three seasons and plans to return this fall to polish his acts and his football skills.
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Playoff Schedule Sets Semifinal Round Results
Washington 121 Philadelphia 105 gives Washington a 3-1 series lead over Philadelphia while Seattle 121 Denver 111 leaves the series at 1-1. Upcoming games include Philadelphia at Washington and Denver at Seattle with potential games on May 14 17 and 19 depending on results.
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Stan Musial Pokes Fun At Himself In Ohio Event
Athens Ohio AP Stan Musial a Hall of Fame star and seven time batting champion jokes about his career at a speaking engagement He claims the record for most outs 7000 while noting 3630 hits and 11000 at bats Musial who retired in 1963 credits Ty Cobb with extending his career after Cobb advised him to drink wine He says Curt Simmons of the Phillies was his toughest pitcher to hit.
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