Young Rivals Ali In Tough Heavyweight Fight
Jimmy Young fought Muhammad Ali close in Washington with a long, hard bout, losing a unanimous decision. The result boosted Ali's earnings to 1.6 million while Young earned a career best 75000. Analysts called Ali's performance among his worst.
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Aeros eliminate Mariners in WHA playoffs
The Houston Aeros defeated the San Diego Mariners 3 2 to sweep the series 4 2 and advance to the United States Division finals. The Mariners, unpaid since March 1, faced an uncertain future after the loss. Dave Cowens starred for the Celtics, scoring 30 points with 16 rebounds as Boston beat Milwaukee 99 88 to take a 3 2 series edge in the NBA East semifinals.
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Hayes Ties Early Lead In Rain Delayed Houston Open
Mark Hayes finished 67 to share the early first round lead with Forrest Ferler Wally Armstrong and Bill Rogers in the rain-delayed $200,000 Houston Open golf tournament in Houston.
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Phillies Allens sidelined with shoulder injury
Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Dick Allen is out on the 15 day disabled list after injuring his right shoulder last weekend against the Atlanta Braves. He has not played since and is batting .250 with 0 homers and 8 RBIs.
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Nets Face Nuggets In ABA Championship Tonight
Denver hosts New York in the ABA final as coach Kevin Loughery orders a slow tempo to counter Denver’s fast break. Nets star Julius Erving leads the lineup aiming to upset the Nuggets.
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Boston Lobsters Open World Team Tennis Without Reid
The Boston Lobsters start the 1976 World Team Tennis season without veteran Kerry Melville Reid in the match against Evonne Goolagong and the Pittsburgh Triangles at the Civic Arena in Pittsburgh. Reid advanced to the Amelia Island semifinals in Florida Friday and could not play.
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Saguaro and Coronado shine at Mesa Tribune Relays
Saguaro finished third and Coronado tied for fourth at the Mesa Tribune Relays held at ASU San Angel Stadium. Dysart won with 31 points, Westwood 27, while Saguaro totaled 22 and Coronado 13.
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Dog Selex By Perry Mutuel At Apache Park
Progress race selections for Apache Greyhound Park tonight list lanes 1 through 8 with multiple dogs named including Arizona Ghost Rorie Vic's Pedro Lucy's Mike Gluck Won der Gal Love To Spoon Rebel's Patrick Red Maricopa Cotton Mix Prairie Flower RD's Bobby Ever Eva Sunrise Song Go Babe Go RD's Russel Cascade Jane Me's Honeybun Be Prompt Crackeyed Merry Magpie Trouble Trans Nervous Nelly Mr Dallar Cindy Sandy On The Roll Desert Gigoto Bufo Espanto Rebel's Herkimo Kappy Id Dripping Gold Chi Caltrane Monalee's Pride Gems Star Winged Cher Ed's Clean Sweep.
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Scottsdale Gymnasts Sail To 8-0 Start In Meet With Coronado
Scottsdale tops Coronado 103.24 to 89.7 in a gymnastics meet led by Jeff Knutsen who won floor ex 8.3 and parallel bars 7.65 while Bob Canzano and Tom Pantera also placed high across events. Coronado records stand at 7 wins and 1 loss.
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Herkimo Faces Jinx in Apache Greyhound Feature
Funk Circuit distance star Herkimo seeks a breakthrough at Apache Greyhound Park. He has failed to cash in his last two outings and was runner up in three of his past five, after 19 cashes in 20 Phoenix starts. Box 3 teams with Eufo Espanto trained by Paul Kingston, a winner in his previous race.
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Tennis Exhibition Sunday at Chaparral Racquet Club
Claire Schmoyer and Bill Tull face Mimi Henreid and Carter Lenoir in a 12:30 p.m. best of three sets exhibition. All players recently won state titles with Schmoyer Tull and Lenoir winning in the Phoenix District Tennis Association fest and Henreid taking the Arizona State Closed Open crown.
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Giants Return to Valley After Road Trip
The Phoenix Giants lost 4-3 to the Albuquerque Dukes in Friday’s game in Albuquerque. Rex Hudson held Phoenix to three hits over eight innings, striking out eight to improve to 2-1. Kyle Hypes faces Lance Rautzhay in the series finale before a 10 day homestand beginning Sunday against the Tucson Toros.
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BYU Extends Lead in Sun Devil Phoenix Thunderbird Golf
Brigham Young University held a 12 stroke advantage entering the final round at Phoenix with John Fought atop the leaderboard after a 71 for a two round 137. Tom Evans of Arizona State sat two back, Keith Fergus led a group at 142, and other contenders included Mike Peck Stanford 140 Ed Fiori Houston 141 and Scott Simpson Southern California 142. Team scores list Oklahoma State 719 Houston 721 Stanford 734 Arizona 736 USC 738 New Mexico 740.
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Moody Duane Thomas Returns to Cowboys After Past Turbulence
Duane Thomas, once a Cowboys star with a temper and legal trouble, signs a two year contract to rejoin Dallas. General Manager Tex Schramm notes a changed attitude as Thomas vows to prove his turnaround and help the team.
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Torrez Dominates A's Beat Orioles 11 1 In Baltimore
Mike Torrez pitched 52 3 no hit innings before allowing a two out single as Oakland crushed Baltimore 11 1. Tom Grieve and John Ellis powered the Rangers past the Red Sox 6 5 while Jenkins struggled in Texas. Yankees toppled Royals 5 3 with Hunter earning the win.
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Baseball Standings From Sunday’s Games Across Leagues
Detroit visits Chicago, Oakland plays Baltimore, California travels to Cleveland, Milwaukee meets Minnesota. New York faces Kansas City as Boston contests Texas. Houston visits New York, Philadelphia clashes with Atlanta, Montreal at Cincinnati, Chicago plays San Francisco.
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