Sports People

Wed., Feb. 19, 1997

Compiled From Wire Services

USA Boxing knocked out Ken Norton Jr.’s bid to enter a Golden Gloves tournament, saying it would set a bad precedent to allow a professional football player to compete in the amateur event. Federation rules say pros from any sport cannot fight. … Cliff Roberson of Seattle won the 350-mile Race to the Sky sled dog race, covering the final 90-mile leg in 9 hours and 5 minutes. Cindy Gallea of Seeley Lake, Mont., finished second, 33 minutes behind.

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