Boxing gets a strange alliance in Bobby Chacon case
Bobby Chacon engages Red Tracton as manager amid odd ties to horse racing and a venture into boxing politics. Tracton boasts betting wins and restaurant roots while Chacon battles weight, prep for Miguel Meza at Olympic Auditorium, and eyes a potential title bid against Danny Lopez.
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Powers named head coach at Washington State University
Wash state announces Warren Powers former Nebraska defensive backfield coach will lead Washington State as head football coach. Powers, 35, played for the Oakland Raiders and replaces Jackie Sherrill who left for Pittsburgh. He will finish Nebraska duties before heading to Pullman and will assemble his staff after the Astro-Bluebonnet Bowl preparations.
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Bartow optimistic after UCLA loss to Notre Dame
UCLA coach Gene Bartow, after a 58 to 63 defeat by Notre Dame, blamed outside shooting and defense for the loss while defending his team’s talent. He shifted Marques Johnson to a wing, shuffled players, and stressed optimism as conference play nears. Raymond Townsend stood out on defense.
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Baugh on borderline for tour card in heavy weather
Beau Baugh of Long Beach shot a strong qualifying round in windy rain at the tournament’s Players Division Qualifying School, aiming to earn a 1977 tour card as others faltered in the final rounds. Keith Fergus led the 79-man field by four strokes, while several Southern Californians and prominent entrants were unable to advance.
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King to promote Ali fight and Walsh Stanford hire
Promoter Don King says he has 90 days to raise funds for an Ali Foreman bout with Muhammad Ali agreeing to fight next, while Bill Walsh embraces Stanford head coach role and sees collegiate coaching as a new challenge. Reports also note authorities confirming soccer violence fatalities near a Cuba Haiti match and other scattered sports notes.
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LBCC Calendar Highlights College Basketball Schedule
The LBCC calendar lists multiple sports events this week including women and men’s basketball in various tournaments. Details include matchups at Socea, Modes, and Modesta tournaments with players such as Lynch, Hele, and Williams contributing points across games.
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