Leonard Duran clash shines in Olympic Stadium bout
AP reports Sugar Ray Leonard and Roberto Duran square off for the WBC welterweight title before an anticipated 45 000 to 50 000 crowd at the Olympic Stadium. Leonard seeks defense after beating Benitez last year as Duran fights for payback in a bout built on fierce rivalry and high stakes.
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Trainers and ref play big roles in Leonard Duran bout
New York Times profile of the Leonard Duran title fight highlights trainer Angelo Dundee and the two oldest cornermen Ray Arcel and Freddy Brown. Dundee predicts Leonard will pressure Duran with body work and counterpunching while Arcel notes Duran's improved training and stamina. In ringside analysis, referee Carlos Padilla’s handling could shape inside fighting as Duran seeks midsection assault and a late knockout.
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Sick Ryan not pleased with 1 hitter
Nolan Ryan and Joe Sambito combined on a one hitter as the Houston Astros beat the St. Louis Cardinals 2-0 in the Astrodome. Ryan, 5-5, criticized his curve for not being a strike, left with illness after seven innings, and Jose Cruz drove in both runs. Sambito earned the save, and Houston set a club record with 12 straight home wins.
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Illinois State joins Missouri Valley Conference in 1981
Illinois State University will leave eight years as an independent to join the Missouri Valley Conference starting in the 1981-82 school year. Athletic director Don Kelley announced the move, noting immediate eligibility for non-revenue sports and a slate of five conference football opponents in 1981. Other Valley members include Bradley SIU Carbondale Indiana State Drake Creighton Wichita State Tulsa and New Mexico State.
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