Holmes-Deems Bout Looms as Cooney Skips Ringside
Holmes defends his WBC heavyweight title tonight against Renal do Snipes while top challenger Gerry Cooney stays in training. Cooney plans a March rematch and a December tuneup against Joe Bugner, with odds favoring Holmes and Snipes dismissed by most observers as unlikely to disrupt the title plan.
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Holmes Versus Snipes Set For Televised Title Clash
Undefeated Yonkers heavyweight Snipes meets champion Larry Holmes in a nationally televised bout at the Civic Arena. Holmes, 38-0 with 28 knockouts, defends the WBC title for the third time this year as Snipes vows to claim a payday and prove the underdog label wrong.
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Leonard Defends Welter Title Against Bruce Finch in Reno
Sugar Ray Leonard will defend his world welterweight title against Elyria native Bruce Finch on February 15 at Centennial Coliseum in Reno. The Reno Sparks Convention Authority handles the bout, possibly handed to Dan Duva and Bud Traynor, with formal approval from the State Athletic Commission. Leonard, returning from his September 16 win over Thomas Hearns, says he aims to give all contenders a chance and sees Finch as a tough challenger.
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Browns Pruitt Questionable After Knee Sprain
Cleveland Browns running back Greg Pruitt sustained a sprain in the same knee that required prior surgery and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game at Denver. He will be reexamined by Dr. John Bergfeld at the Cleveland Clinic. a lack of swelling could allow him to play.
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Saints
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Southview
Jeff Smith
Smith
Elyria Lorain clash hinges on execution in 1981 finale
In the 88th meeting between Elyria and Lorain high schools at George Daniel Field kickoff is 8 pm. Elyria coach Terry Dean stresses execution while Lorain showcases a varied defense. Ebony Panthers eye ECC title if they beat Southview, with key players sidelined or doubtful.
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