Holmes Keeps IBF Heavyweight Crown In Long Bout
Larry Holmes survived a brutal twelve round struggle against James Smith to retain the IBF title at Riviera. The bout ended at 2 10 of the 12th when Smith bled from a cut eye, after Holmes fought off a late rally and weathered heavy rights in rounds five and nine.
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Bird and Erving Ejected After Heated Celtics 130 119 Win
Larry Bird scored 42 as Boston toed Philadelphia 76ers 130 119 in a game marked by a third quarter altercation. Julius Erving was ejected after a scuffle with Bird as Moses Malone held the moment in the Boston Garden. Parish noted the unusual incident as the Celtics remained undefeated.
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Force Rout Dallas Sidekicks in MISL Opener
Cleveland's Craig Allen scored three goals to lift the Force to a 10 4 victory over the Dallas Sidekicks at Reunion Arena. Mike Sweeney added two goals as Cleveland opened the MISL season 1-0 while Dallas dropped to 0-2 after a 1 1 tie in the first quarter. Herve Guill leads Dallas with the first quarter goal.
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Browns plan surprise party for 49ers leaders in Week 12 clash
Browns coach Marty Schottenheimer outlines a two fold defensive plan as Cleveland (2 8) prepares to host the 9 1 49ers led by Joe Montana. San Francisco relies on a strong run game with Roger Craig and Wendell Tyler while Montana aims to exploit the Browns pass defense.
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Oilers extend unbeaten streak with win over Capitals
Edmonton Oilers beat Washington Capitals 12-0-3 to set an NHL season opening record 10 15 games. Wayne Gretzky had two goals and four assists as he continues a road scoring streak and the team remains unbeaten. Jets stun Canucks, Kings edge Sabres, Rangers top Islanders, Flyers blank Blues.
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