Ali Spinks Rematch Promises Renewed Fury in New Orleans
Muhammad Ali and Leon Spinks prepare for their return title fight in New Orleans. A balding, bespectacled ringside observer, Dr. Ferdie Pacheco, notes Ali appears outwardly unchanged but internally seems to bear the years of punishment from his long career.
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Spinks Faces Rematch With Ali In High Stakes Showdown
Leon Spinks speaks of his background in St. Louis and poverty while preparing for a rematch with Muhammad Ali in the Superdome. He rejects predictions, insists on doing things his way, and notes public scrutiny as he seeks to prove himself beyond the title. Dr. Pacheco, once Ali’s confidante, reflects on Ali’s aging body and the toll of a brutal career.
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Fading Giants Now Six Games Out of NL West
Dodgers crushed the San Francisco Giants 8-0 as Burt Hooton pitched five hitter with four RBIs by Dave Lopes. Hooton improved to 18-8, with Lopes praising his performance and Cy Young implications. Other NL results included Reds over Astros 4-3, Pirates 5-1 over Phillies, Padres 3-1 over Braves, Expos 5-1 over Cardinals.
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Falcons Stick With Jones at QB Despite Poor Showings
Falcons coach Leeman Bennett says Steve Bartkowski is not benched, but June Jones will continue as starter after a 10-0 loss to the Rams. Jones posted 5 of 15 for 38 yards while facing heavy pressure, as Atlanta defends its running game plan and evaluates overall team performance.
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Spinks Plans Defensive Tactics For Ali Rematch
New Orleans United Press International reports Leon Spinks will employ defensive moves to frustrate Muhammad Ali in the heavyweight title rematch. Spinks and adviser George Benton emphasize making Ali miss and using movement to win early rounds.
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