Boxing study links heavyweight fights to homicide spikes
A San Diego sociologist reports a possible link between public violence and heavyweight title bouts. Data shows homicide rates rose days after Ali–Frazier and other title fights, with averages around 12 percent, though the study remains inconclusive. The piece also recounts unusual sports incidents from Alabama and youth softball, highlighting dramatic, lightning fast plays and a pitcher who threw a no hitter with a broken wrist.
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Niekro Keeps Baffling Sparky In Yankee Win Over Tigers
At 45, Phil Niekro improves to 10-3 and fends off Sparky Anderson as the Yankees edge the Tigers 2-1. Gibson homered off Niekro in the first inning, but Niekro allowed only two more hits before leaving after walking two in the ninth. Jose Rijo earned the save.
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Panthers Clinch Playoff Spot With Comeback Victory
Michigan Panthers defeat Oklahoma Outlaws 34-24 to secure one of two Western Conference wild card berths as Bobby Hebert returns from knee strain to throw four TD passes. Oklahoma ends season at 6-11 while Houston tops San Antonio 29-26 for home field in playoffs.
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Moses Wins 102nd Straight At Olympic Trials
Edwin Moses defends his long streak with a 47.76 in the 400 meter hurdles final to earn an Olympic berth. Evelyn Ashford battles injury to win the 11.18 in the 100 meters and secure a spot on the American team. Duncan Atwood adds a 306-7 javelin throw to join the Olympic squad while Greg Foster advances in the 110 meter hurdles.
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Frontline Youth Soccer Drill Mixed Results In Buckeye League
The Frontline Soccer Club posted a 3-4 league record after a 3-1 win over the Columbus Gunners with Ken Gready scoring twice and Jon Felton once on an assist from Chris Mohr. They then fell 2-0 to the Centerville Galaxies. In non league play Frontline beat NOSC Nike 4-2 with Andy Bainbridge scoring twice. They went 1-1-1 at the Gateway East Tournament in Collinsville with wins over Alton Ill 3-1 and a 0-0 draw with Peoria while losing 4-1 to Florissant Rock Hill. Overall Frontline sits at 10-7-2.
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Steve Grossman
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Norman Falls Short in Close Open Contender Fight
Norman and Zoeller staged a tense final round at New Jersey with Zoeller gaining early momentum after Norman dumped his approach at No 8. Norman three putted twice and finished strong with pars, saying he felt nervous at times but was proud of how far he’d come while praising the crowd and his Australian roots. Zoeller capitalized on moments, matched by Norman’s errors, and reflected on golf’s unpredictability and the crowd energy surrounding the late stages.
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Elyria Legion Falls to Mansfield in doubleheader
In Elyria, Mansfield Legion Post 65 handily won the opener 10-7 and took the nightcap 6-4. Geoff Poyle powered the first inning with a three run homer and Dave Gilchrist added a two run shot in the loss, while Scott Wendling hit one of two homers for Mansfield. Poyle recorded four RBI.
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