Duran captures welterweight title in Montreal bout
Roberto Duran defeated Sugar Ray Leonard by a 15 round unanimous decision to win the WBC welterweight title in the Montreal main event billed as the Brawl in Montreal. Judges' scores varied slightly, with UPI listing 147-138 for Duran and corrections confirming a unanimous decision.
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Duran defeats Leonard to claim world welterweight crown
In Montreal at the Olympic Stadium Roberto Duran won a unanimous decision over Sugar Ray Leonard to take the welterweight title. Duran earned a $1.5 million prize, kissed promoter Don King, and paid tribute to his trainer Freddie Brown, who received Duran’s belt in a symbolic gesture. Leonard faced his first pro loss in 28 fights and said he would rest with his wife Juanita.
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Harrah's drive lifts Indians in marathon vs Twins
Toby Harrah lined a game winning double in the 15th inning as Cleveland edged Minnesota 4 3 in Bloomington. Victor Cruz earned the win with five relief innings, Mike Stanton saved, and Ken Landreaux's run produced Minnesota's early lead before a late rally.
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Elyria City Championship opens with jammed field at Forest Hills
The Lorain County District Golf Association kicks off the Elyria City Championship Sunday at Forest Hills Golf Center. The 6,240 yard course hosts all five handicap flutes in a wide-open AAA elite field as defending champion Tom Smithett has left as a pro. Favorites include Elyria Sports Hall of Famer Jim Couch and Dave Noren as play begins and momentum builds toward the TURN TO PAGE B-7 continuation.
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Cavaliers Hire Gerald Oliver As NBA Assistant Coach
Gerald Oliver, former Marquette assistant, joins the Cleveland Cavaliers as an NBA assistant coach. He will helm the Cavaliers summer league team in California, under new head coach Bill Musselman who praised Oliver's ABA and Marquette credentials. Oliver is finishing a doctoral dissertation titled Leadership and Multilation in Athletics.
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Brohamer Returns to Indians After Trade
Cleveland reacquires former Indian Jack Brohamer from the Boston Red Sox. A left handed infielder, he played for Cleveland from 1972 to 1975 and owns a .240 mark in 408 games with the club. He spent 1976 and 1977 with the White Sox before joining Boston in 1978.
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