Fate of Fire To Be Decided Today
World Football League officials meet in Chicago to decide whether the Chicago Fire will fold. Officials say the team faces possible extinction and has three games left, with no clear income source.
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Heavyweight Clash Looms in Kinshasa Foreman Versus Ali
Foreman the reigning champion and Ali the former titleholder prepare for a predawn heavyweight title fight in Kinshasa Zaire. The event blends hype with high stakes as fans pack the Stadium of the 20th of May while purses top five million dollars each and a potential live gross of up to thirty million. Ali vows an upset and trade barbs with Foreman who emphasizes pounding power, while security plans and ticket sales shape the spectacle.
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Maryland's Carter Earns ACC Back of the Week Honor
Maryland tailback Louis Carter rushed for 180 yards in the 20-10 win over North Carolina State and was named ACC offensive back of the week. Clemson tight end Benne Cunningham earned offensive lineman honors after scoring twice in a 29-28 loss to Tennessee.
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Duane Thomas In Trouble Again
Washington Redskins running back Duane Thomas was kept out of a game with the St. Louis Cardinals and will be fined for arriving about five minutes late to a team meeting at the hotel. Coach George Allen confirmed the penalty amid previous suspensions and reinstatements involving Thomas.
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Blazers and Southmen Close In On WFL Titles
The Florida Blazers and Memphis Southmen sit within one win of clinching divisional ties as the schedule tightens. Florida eyes the Central race while Memphis faces the Hawaiians as three games remain. The Blazers stand 12-5 two games up on Charlotte, and the Southmen 14-3 two ahead of Birmingham Americans.
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Steelers Rally Behind Harris In 24-17 Win Over Falcons
Pittsburgh, led by back Franco Harris with a career high 141 rushing yards and Terry Bradshaw returning as starter, defeated Atlanta 24-17. Harris contributed a seven yard TD and a 29 yard swing pass to set up the winning score as the Steelers moved to 5-1-1.
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