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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1978
Page
12
Harris Poll finds football followed by 70 percent of Americans, leading baseball at 54 percent and soccer gaining to 14 percent. The survey of 1,259 adults during bowl season shows football 26 to 16 percent as top fan favorite.
Roberto Duran defeated Esteban DeJesus in a 12th round TKO at Caesar's Palace to claim the undisputed lightweight championship. The bout ended 2 minutes 32 seconds into the 12th after a quick right hand followed by a sustained barrage, with referee Buddy Basilico stopping the fight. DeJesus had led on the AP card after 11 rounds as Duran improved to 61-1-0 with 51 knockouts.
Pro Bowl injury replacements keep Hart in the spotlight as he heads to another all star game after Super Bowl XII. Hart, nicknamed the NFC’s super sub, reflects on last year’s hiccups and looks forward to potential starting duties if health and team needs align. He joins stars from the Rams and Cowboys in a crowded NFC roster while AFC rivals vie for glory and the $5,000 winner’s payout.
Arkansas coach Lou Holtz edges Texas’ Fred Akers by 16 votes in the Football Writers Association of America poll for 1976 21st century award. Holtz led the Razorbacks to an 11 1 season after a prior Jets stint and a Cotton Bowl loss to Notre Dame.
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