Fight date announced for Cooney Holmes showdown
Caesars Palace official pledges no hype as Gerry Cooney Larry Holmes bout date is revealed. Cooney co manager Mike Jones calls it the biggest single sporting event ever and promoter Don King says it will be the biggest event in world history.
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Big League signup and tryouts in Venice this Saturday
The final Venice Big League registration for 16 18 year olds takes place Saturday at 10 am at Well Field Recreation Park Complex Field 4 Pearson Field. Players from last year's Publix and New York Life teams are exempt from tryouts.
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Elks Win Doubleheader Highlighted by Inside the Park HR
In game one Elks beat Doctors 10 to 0 with Trapani on the mound and a 16 strikeout performance. In the Venice Nokomis Bank game Elks win 13 to 0 as Kidd throws a no hitter, Elliott hits inside the park homer, and Overgard makes a key catch to end the game.
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Minor League seniors fall to Sertoma 5-3 in Venice game
Sun Coast Gondolier defeats Sertoma of Venice 5 to 3 as Steve Smith earns the win and Jamie Dinka takes the loss. Smith dominates with five hits allowed and ten strikeouts, while Dinka yields two earned runs.
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High Volley and Top Spin Tips From Courtside Red Team
The article explains high volleys ease sharp shots yet warns against overhitting with a firm middle shot. It describes proper preparation pressing the ball with the hand and warns against rolling the racket over the ball to maintain top spin. Courtside Red Team led by Saul Siskind won a twelve‑team Venice to Bradenton league with strong records from Maury Karosen and Bennett Meyers.
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John Simmons
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