Johnson and Moore Named Bowler of the Year for CT 1980-81
Doug Johnson led the Chronicle-Telegram Bowler of the Year race with 82 points in the 1980 81 season while Patti Moore topped the women’s standings with 233 points. Bob Baillis and Ann Baillis trailed in the men’s and women’s tallies. This was the first Bowler of the Year award for both Johnson and Moore.
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Bowler of the Year standings amid scoring changes
The Bowler of the Year list is based on season long submitted scores for five to one points per place with bonuses for high series and 300s. ABC nullified many scores as on improper lanes, so the end season standings remain the basis for awards though weekly adjustments are impractical.
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Baseball strike leaves MLB in limbo as talks stall
No baseball today or tomorrow and uncertainty over when players will return. Negotiations show no progress on compensation for teams losing free agents. Owners began a draft style plan, players reject it. A $50 million strike insurance plus a mutual fund of about $15 million backs owners. After 152 games canceled, insurers guarantee $100,000 per game until funds run dry around August.
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Don Fehr
Miller
Indians brace for strike uncertainty as players head home
Cleveland Indians players including Mike Hargrove face an extended strike with many heading to homes across the U S while some plan travel to Venezuela or Dominican Republic. Manager Dave Garcia mourns no game and lockers cleared as MLB players walkout continues.
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Holmes Dominates Spinks to Defend WBC Crown in Detroit
Larry Holmes retained the WBC heavyweight title by knocking out Leon Spinks in the third round at Joe Louis Arena. Holmes boasted of his supremacy, criticized referees, and defended his focus against rising challenger Gerry Cooney, while praising Spinks as the top former challenger.
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Dokes Chases Title With Knockout In Detroit
Akron’s Michael Dokes pounded John L Gardner to a fourth round knockout in a Detroit prelim to the Holmes Spinks title fight. Dokes, ranked high by the WBC, boasted that he could still be champion in Europe after retirement. Greg Page halted Alfredo Evangelista early in round two. Dwight Davison stopped Angel Castro in the first round of their heavyweight bout.
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