Holyfield tops Qawi for WBA light heavy crown in split decision
Evander Holyfield defeated Dwight Muhammad Qawi in a 15 round title bout to claim the World Boxing Association junior heavyweight championship in a split decision. Judges Volkman 144-140 Quintana 147-138 Lederman 143-141 for Qawi. Holyfield opened threats in round one and again in round twelve, with decisive scores amid a busy late career rise.
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Mantle says drug issue in sports is overblown
South Bend Indiana AP Mickey Mantle a three time AL MVP says the drug problem in sports is not as bad as portrayed He estimates 10 to 12 players may use drugs but says it is not widespread He notes commissioner Peter Ueberroth has taken a firm stance and those not abiding by rules won’t last Mantle at the International Plate and Collectible Exposition in South Bend also says the Yankees are the AL East favorite despite a seven game deficit to the Red Sox on Saturday.
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Zokol leads Anheuser-Busch Golf Classic after three rounds
Canadian Richard Zokol shot 4 under par to take a two-stroke edge at 205 through 54 holes at Kingsmill Golf Club in Williamsburg. Kenny Knox sits two back after a 70, while a cluster including Gene Sayers and Tony Sills chase at 208.
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All-Star selections spark fan and manager debate
The piece notes broad gripes over All-Star picks on page B-1, arguing baseball’s American identity. It states 56 players will participate, with 16 chosen by fans and 40 by managers, influenced by league presidents.
Rangers beat Indians 19-2 in May exhibition clash
Texas roped 15 hits led by Scott Fletcher who drove in three and scored twice, lifting his average to .317 as Charlie Hough allowed nine hits over seven innings. Cleveland's John Butcher struggled, and Joe Carter Tabler and Snyder homered for the Indians.
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