Britain bets on ending US America's Cup reign in 1983
British financier Peter de Savary leads the Victory syndicate in a $7.5 million bid to upset the United States 132-year domination of the America's Cup. He cites advanced opponents from Australia and Britain, claims no inherent US tech edge, and defends scouting tactics amid debate over ethics. The Victory crew sails Rhode Island to begin round robin trials against four 12-meter yachts including Freedom Liberty Courageous and Defender.
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Duran defeats Moore to claim WBA junior middleweight title
Roberto Duran, at 32, boxed with veteran craft to overwhelm Davey Moore at Madison Square Garden. The Panamanian champion dominated with body work and power, finishing at 2:02 of the eighth, regaining world title amid a tense bout marked by Moore’s eye swelling and a relentless assault.
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Oakmont big winner leads Open after first round
Oakmont Pa. Seve Ballesteros John Mahaffey and Bob Murphy hold two under par 69s to lead the 83rd United States Open while Bruce Devlin sits one back at 70. Bruce Watson Nicklaus Weibring Wadkins Graham among contenders as roughs near a foot deepen borders on the treacherous Oakmont layout.
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D.A. Weibring
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Psycho Fore Burns By George Burns At Oakmont Open
Oakmont Pa. George Burns was disqualified from the U S Open after forgetting to sign his scorecard following a 10 on the 18th hole. The course at Oakmont earned its horror movie reputation as only four of 156 players broke par. Bobby Wadkins matched par at 71 after a comeback from early bogeys.
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Dozen beer nights heat up new Homerdome with changes
In Toledo, the Mud Hens replace a 25 cent beer promo with cotton candy and snow cones after rowdyism, while Minnesota Twins plan a dozen 25 cent beer nights starting June 28 as Humphrey Homerdome awaits air conditioning. Also notes on Dartmouth athletics director change, Carlen pay, and other brief items.
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