Shavers Ready to Face Ali for Title at MSG
Heavyweight contender Earnie Shavers, training under trainer notes he is ready to meet Muhammad Ali. Shavers sparred 15 rounds Monday, bringing total boxing rounds to 120 this training cycle. The bout is set for September 29 at Madison Square Garden New York. Shavers weighed 215 pounds last week, near his 210 target for fight night. heat and humidity slowed sparring efforts.
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Rowdies to Host China National All-Star Exhibition
The Tampa Bay Rowdies announced an exhibition with the National All-Star Soccer Team of China on October 13 at Tampa Stadium. It marks the Chinese squad’s fourth of five U.S. tour games, with visits also set for San Francisco Washington Atlanta and Giants Stadium East Rutherford New Jersey.
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Don Blackman Former Wrestler and Actor Dies at 65
Don Blackman a Grappler turned film and stage actor died of a heart attack at 65 in San Fernando California His screen work included On the Waterfront with Marlon Brando and he appeared on Broadway in The Iceman Cometh Emperor Jones Golden Boy and Othello He had won the world light heavyweight wrestling championship in 192 He funeral plans were pending
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Kicking Ace Jones, Mitchell Earn SoCon Honors
Craig Jones of VMI and Kenny Mitchell of Chattanooga named Southern Conference players of the week. Jones kicked five field goals guiding VMI to a 23 13 win over William and Mary with makes from 40 42 50 85 and 42 yards. Mitchell from Rockmart Ga had six unassisted tackles in a 27 3 win over Western Kentucky and added a sack and a fumble recovery.
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Lemon Keeps Sox Job For 1978 Season
The Chicago White Sox announced that manager Bob Lemon and four coaches signed contracts for 1978. Also returning next season are Minnie Minoso Larry Doby Bobby Knoop and Stan Williams, with the confirmation coming before the Sox game at Comiskey Park.
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Bowling League Scores and High Series Highlights
Don Lynch led Spare Parts with 520 as Diane Lynch topped women with 490. Elaine Clark and Kay Duchow posted top women and men scores for mixed teams, while Joyce Webb and Barbara Scott led women with 547 and 505 respectively. Chuck Becker earned high gross series of 599 and Wade Brown high gross game 226.
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Harry Morgan
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Barbara Scot
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Wildcats Upset Moscow as Kellogg Shows Fast Start
Kellogg under coach Wayne Sevier stunned Moscow 35-13 on the Bears home turf for the Wildcats first Moscow win since 1964. Thane Fevier scored three times while Paul Roberts added a 10 yard TD pass and an 11 yard run as Kellogg led 21-7 at half and 28-7 after three quarters. Ken Conger starred for Coeur d Alene with an 86 yard kickoff return and a key interception to beat West Valley 21-6, ending the Viks 12 game WA state champ streak. Other scores include Lewiston 20 LaGrande 14 and East Valley 6 Wallace 0.
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Redskins poised as Allen eyes another playoff run
Washington coach George Allen again questions if this is the year but builds a playoff chance on seasoned leadership. Kilmer and Theismann share QB duties behind a deep line, with Thomas Riggins and Hill powering a strong ground game while the defense headlines the Over-the-Hill Gang core and emerging pass rush.
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Dave Butz
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Dallas Hickman
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Young Cowboy Tops Father in steer roping title race
19-year-old Guy Allen of Santa Anna Texas won the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association steer roping championship in Laramie Wyoming with 2584 prize money, besting his father James Allen who earned 1954 and finished fourth in the average. Tom Ferguson led all around standings with 64745 and Bobby Berger topped saddle bronc riding at 21961.
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