Backus Loses Uneasily To Lewis In First Class Style Fight
In a 15 round welterweight bout at the War Memorial Backus suffered a crimsoned face and a unanimous decision loss as Hedgeman Lewis controlled the action with a sharp left hook jab and superior reach. Backus pressed inside early but could not sustain damage and fight momentum. Lewis earned a $16,000 guarantee, while promoter Canastota Boxing Club posted red ink.
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Armand Cincotta
Billy B. Bag
Lee Black
Fun City
Billy Backus
New York State
War Memorial
Backus and Napoles clash looming after tight loss in boxing card
In a late 1970s New York boxing rundown, Billy Backus, ranked No 4, vows a return and a future title shot against Napoles after a closely fought defeat. Hedgeman expects a rematch with Backus, while Vince Napoles eyes a bigger bout. Several quick knockouts open the undercard, and Jack Milicich marks a personal milestone amid the results.
Diverse scoreboard notes from scattered college games
A cluttered transcription lists scores from multiple games across conferences. Entries mention Transylvania, Wake Forest, Mississippi, Vanderbilt, California, North Syracuse, and West Genesee among others, with results and partial venue hints. Boxing and soccer tidbits and upcoming national games are mixed in with general results and schedule notes.
Devils Face Blazers On Home Ice Tonight
The Syracuse Blazers host the New Jersey Devils at War Memorial tonight aiming to extend a one game winning streak. Coach Jim Hay’s club, led by former Blazer Gary Sitter and Terry Moran on loan to Jersey, look to rebound after a 2 loss to the Blazers last Sunday.
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War Memorial
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Blazers
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Gary Sitter
Terry Moran
Jersey
New England
Blades
Clinton Comets
Le Moyne at Scranton Basketball Doubleheader Tonight
Le Moyne (1-1) visits Scranton (0-2) with a 6:15 p.m. junior varsity and 8:15 p.m. varsity at the Long Center. Le Moyne hosts strong scoring, led by Bob Kawa and Phil Harlow, while Scranton seeks to rebound after a 81-48 loss to Bucknell and a 97-77 opener at Canisius.
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Dolphin JV
Long Center
Tommy Wiland
Dolphins
Potsdam State
Athletic Center
Bucknell
LeMoyne
King’s
Canisius
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Phil Harlow
Harlow
John Ferraro
Ted Grace
Rick May
Kawa
Inter league play debated by NL owners in 1974
Chicago Sun Times reports NL owners at a Honolulu meeting showed interest in a six game interleague schedule proposed by Detroit’s John Fetzer. Rival pairings would pit Cubs against White Sox, Yankees against Mets, Dodgers against Angels, and Giants against A’s, with some NL clubs opposing to protect World Series balance.
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White Sox
New York Yankees
New York Mets
Los Angeles Dodgers
California Angels
San Francisco Giants
Oakland A's
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Houston
Hoop tourneys whirl of holidays and early results noted
The Associated Press reports winter college basketball holiday tournaments under way across California West Virginia Western Kentucky Vanderbilt Jacksonville Duquesne Duke San Francisco Marshall Southwestern Louisiana Long Beach State Puget Sound and more. Early results include Duke 84-74 over Josephs of Philadelphia Santa Clara 68-65 San Francisco Bayou Classic 74-73 over LaSalle and Western Louisiana 64-62 Texas-El Paso 64-62. Local harness racing at Monticello and Roosevelt Raceway featured bright showings with top purses and upsets.
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Raleigh
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Duquesne Roosevelt Raceway
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Tommy Bur
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Speedy A Gibson
Pittsburgh
Orange opens home schedule tests Syracuse title bid
Syracuse hosts American University in the 8:30 p.m. nationally watched opener at Manley Field House as Roy Danforth’s 83-71 winners from Buffalo clash with AU’s 3-0 squad. The 36,000 expected crowd and 22 game home court streak hang in the balance amid AU’s senior center Ker mit Washington and front court.
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Albany Business College
Engthy Manley
Kermit
the Bird
Washington
Eagles
Rider
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Dennis DoVal
Football coach turmoil and sports updates across leagues
FOOTBALLville WI eyes 57 pin lead as Millie Marvarella named head coach at Wake Forest bowling tourney at Rock. Bowling Green may seek Don Neblen resignation after players complain of plays. Colts reactivate Tom Matte from IR. Rangers call up Larry Sacha. Larry Laub leads early Winston Salem qualifier for 35000 prize. Pasarell meets Bengtson while McMillan faces Gonzales. Wade faces Durr and Casals vs Ziegenfuss in NYC semifinal. Reds catcher Johnny Bench to undergo lung surgery in Cincinnati. ABA trustees plan Louisville meeting Monday and Tuesday.
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Utah State
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Don Neblen
Bowling Green
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Elation Board of Trustees
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Louisville
Locrie Koch
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