Ali Returns as King of the Motormouths in Rio Fight
Muhammad Ali, aging but brimming with bravado, signs for a comeback against Larry Holmes. The planned July 11 bout at Rio de Janeiro’s Maracana Arena could pay Ali $8 million and Holmes $4 million in a $12 million purse, with Don King and Murad Muhammad promoting.
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Rookie from Collinwood Roots Indians Rally Behind Dybzinski
Cleveland Sunday beat Texas 7 4 after reserve shortstop Jerry Dybzinski from Collinwood High and Cleveland State hit his first major league homer in his hometown. Manager Dave Garcia credited the rookie with sparking a comeback as Cleveland ends a poor start and gears up for a Brewers series.
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Honeycutt shines on rainy day in Seattle
Rick Honeycutt pitched a four win day for Seattle, becoming the first major league pitcher to win four games on a Monday. The lefty, in his third season, overcame a rough start last year and credited confidence for his surge as the Mariners defeated Minnesota 6-4. Oakland crushed California 8-0 behind Langford seven hits and homer by Armas Murphy and Bevering.
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Ruiz Faces Loss of Boston Marathon Title
Rosie Ruiz stands by her claim she ran the entire course in the April Boston Marathon, while Will Cloney schedules a news conference to announce he likely will recommend stripping her of the title in favor of Jacqueline Gareau. If the board rejects, Cloney says he will resign the next day. A lingering controversy follows claims that observers did not see Ruiz on the course, including reports from two Harvard students near the finish.
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Lorain Hall of Fame to induct seven, 1927 team
Lorain will add seven new names to its Sports Hall of Fame at the CYO Youth Center on Leavitt Road with Rocky Bleier as guest speaker. Inductees include Jim Worden, Angelo Bangas, Carl Hartman Sr., George Radman, Pete DeSantis, Nick Ksenich Sr., and the 1927 Lorain High football team. Also honored are Dom DiLuciano of Southview for scholar athlete honors, the 1979 Clearview track state champions, and Admiral King’s Class AAA state runner-up basketball team.
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Draft lists and a fatal softball shootout prompt headlines
A Cincinnati pharmacist turned draft analyst publicized “The Drugstore List” ranking 600 college players by position and draft round. In Greenville, a softball game escalated into a shootout. umpire Raymond Dawkins died, coach Willie Spurgeon charged with murder as gunfire erupted after a disputed call.
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