Too Tall Jones Tells of Boxing Ambition for Title Run
Ed Jones 6-9 270 pounds, former Dallas Cowboys defensive end, announces pursuit of boxing after five NFL seasons. He aims to become heavyweight champion in about two years, while Larry Holmes backs him at a news conference ahead of his Friday title defense vs Mike Weaver at Madison Square Garden.
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Red-Hot Royals Win Sixth Straight
The Winchester Royals blasted the Madison Blue Jays 14-4 at Bridgeforth Field for their sixth straight Valley League win. Reynolds drove in four with a double and a homer, Diehl added two hits from the nine spot, and Chandler and Salava each had three hits. The Royals totaled 58 runs in their last five games and share first in the Western Division with Harrisonburg, both 9-4. Susce tossed four relief innings, Kilamanis started, and Reynolds adjusted to third base as the club racked up 19 homers this season. The team travels to Staunton tomorrow night then hosts New Market and Waynesboro this weekend.
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Akers Named UVa Receivers Coach From William & Mary
John Akers, 29, longtime William & Mary assistant and former Warren County HC, is named UVa receivers coach replacing Gene McKeehan. He coached QBs and RBs at William & Mary and previously at Miami Ohio, citing financial reasons and long term goals as motives for the move.
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Martin's MLB Return Stumbles as Yankees Lose at Home
The Blue Jays beat New York 5-4 as Billy Martin, back at Yankee Stadium, sees his Yankees fall short. Detroit tops Boston 10-4 in 14 innings, Baltimore beats Cleveland 6-4, Texas edges California 2-1, Seattle over Chicago 7-2, Milwaukee outlasts Minnesota 10-9. Martín praises fans. Munson bases loaded near homer chance fades.
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