Ali complies but Norton bout still in doubt
Boxing world awaits if Muhammad Ali will actually defend the heavyweight title against Ken Norton. Promoter Bob Arum says negotiations are advanced with an All-Norton bout possible in June in Tunisia, backed by TV firms and government funds, while others doubt the $12 million purse can be delivered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muhammad Ali
World Boxing Council
Ken Norton
Top Rank Inc
WBC
Ali
Bob Arum
Arum
Milan
Italy
Tunisia
Africa
Norton
Bob Biron
Don King
WEC
Spinks
Las Vegas
Barry Frank
CBS
Ali-Norton
Top Rank
Herbert Muhammad
North edges South with record 46-yard Senior Bowl field goal
UCLA's Frank Corral kicked a record 46 yard field goal to tie and then take the lead as the North defense and offense shut out the South in the final quarter. Terry Miller and Todd Christensen added scores, Doug Williams led a late South drive, but the North held on 17 14 in the 29th Senior Bowl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Corral
UCLA
Terry Miller
Todd Christensen
Miller
Oklahoma State
Corral
Christensen
Mike Woods
University of
Cincinnati
Johnny Davis
Alabama
Doug Williams
Grambling
Wes Chandler
Florida
James Lof
Odom Stars as West Downs East in Hula Bowl Upset
Ricky Odom of Southern Cal intercepted three passes, earning defensive MVP honors, and helped the West to a 42-22 victory over the East. The West converted four East turnovers into scores, including a key 92-yard drive after Odom’s second-quarter pick, while the East scored all three touchdowns on West miscues. The East led early, controlling the game before the West surged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ton
Stanford
Guy Benjamin
Eastern Michigan
Ron Johnson
Davis
Scott Hutchinson
Florida
Williams
J. C. Wilson
Pitt
Honolulu
Ricky Odom
Southern Cal
Odom
Leamon Hall
Army
Notre Dame
Ken McAfee
Turnovers and West in victory over East
The East All Stars turned a West fumble into the opening score as Pete Woods connected with Jim Cefalo for 27 yards. The West answered with a 92 yard march, Ricky Odom with key plays and interceptions. Dave Turner scored late, named outstanding offensive player, final West score came on a 52 yard punt return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turner
Art Whittington
Southern Methodist
Watson Holds Two Shot Lead At Tucson Open After Third Round
Tom Watson remained in front by two strokes entering the final round of the Joe Garagiola Tucson Open as he shot a 73 to reach 12 under par 204. Bobby Wadkins moved to within two of the leader with 206, while Lee Trevino and Bill Rogers were tied for third at 208.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Watson
Watson
Desert Valley
Tucson National Golf Club
Bobby Wadkins
Bobby
Lanny Wadkins
Lee Trevino
Bill Rogers
Rogers
Trevino
Tucson
Connors to battle Borg for Grand Prix Masters title
Jimmy Connors defeats Brian Gottfried 6-2 3-6 6-3 in the semifinals and advances to face Bjorn Borg in the Grand Prix Masters final for the $100,000 winner’s prize. Borg beat Guillermo Vilas 6-3 6-3 despite flu symptoms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmy Connors
Brian Gottfried
Connors
Sweden
Bjorn Borg
Borg
Guillermo Vilas
Argentina
Gottfried
Deuce
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dave Anderson
New York Times
New York
Ter
Federal Reserve System
Northern Trust Co
Chicago
North
South
Hula
Pete Woods
Missouri
Jim Cefalo
Penn State
Woods
Hall
McAfee
Ohio State
Ray Griffin
Gary Bethel
Rod Allison
Texas
Tucson, Ariz
Jerry McGee
Craig Stadler
Charles Coody
Keith Fergus
J. C. Snead
Bruce Leitzke
SUN
Our
Kmart
U.S
Sitt
F.E.T
K Mart
East
Main Street
Carbondale
America
PRI
Famous Brands
Shoe Florsheims
Robbe, Pedwin, Wesenberg, Hush Puppies
Famous Arrow
van Heusen
OSH Kosh Sale
Scorf
St. Zeigls
Master Charge Bank Americard Welcome
Kmart Automotive Service Policy
Epps Motors
Lake Road