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     European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - December 20, 1990, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Tai urday december 20, 1990 the stars and stripes Page 23 sports wire Holyfield seeks Federal probe of boxing from wire reports new York a newly crowned heavyweight Champion evander Holyfield tuesday called for the Federal government to investigate professional boxing. At a news conference the Champ and four congressmen said they supported congressional hearings to study legislation aimed at regulating the sport on a National level. The establishment of a National boxing commissioner to govern the sport is being considered by new York congressmen Thomas j. Downey Jose e. Serrano and edolphus towns and congressman elect Jim Moran of Virginia. 4 a the wac wants to strip me of my title a Holyfield said. A but what i won in inc ring 1 should lose in the ring this Issue is bigger than me. I have been blessed and can take care of myself. I am really fighting for All the Young boxers around the country frying to make their Way to the  the world boxing Council has ruled that Holyfield who won the undisputed title from James Quot Buster Douglas should be stripped of championship recognition for not making his first defense against former Champion Mike Tyson who is the top ranked challenger. The Issue is in litigation and apparently is headed for arbitration. Holyfield has signed for a defense april 19 against George Foreman in a match which has received title Sanction from the International boxing federation and world boxing association. . In 10th straight pro bowl new York a Lawrence Taylor was named to the pro bowl a record 10th time in 10 seasons wednesday while to Jackson almost surely became the first athlete to make All Star teams in two sports. Complete pro bowl rosters Are on Page 20. In voting by nil  coaches the Buffalo Bills led the league with eight players on the acc team including five starters a wide receiver Andre Rcd Center Kent Hull running Back Thurman Thomas defensive end Bruce Smith and linebacker Shane Conlan. The Bills backups were quarterback Jim Kelly and linebacker Cornelius Bennett. Steve Tasker was named As the special teams player. The Houston oilers had six players on the acc team including quarterback Warren Moon and guards Bruce Matthews and Mike Munchak As starters. The Chicago bears with six players led the pfc and the new York giants and san Francisco each placed five players on the team with the 49ers�?T Joe Montana at quarterback and Jerry Rice at one wide receiver spot. Taylor the giants menacing linebacker is the first a player to make the pro Bow in his first 10 seasons. Cincinnati Santhony Munoz a starter at tackle also was elected 10 times Over 11 seasons. Six other player Shad been elected nine times and former Pittsburgh linebacker Jack Lambert made the team in his first nine a seasons. A i Quot a v a a v Jackson the los Angeles raiders running Back made the american league squad in baseball s All Star game in 1989 As an outfielder for the Kansas Cutko a a als. The running Back along with Denver a Bobby Hurn prey is a Reserve behind starters Thomas and san die goes Marion  up Montana will be Philadelphia a Randall Cunningham while Kelly out with a sprained Kneer backs up Moon. \ _ the Only two teams without representatives were the new York jets and Dallas cowboys three rookies a running Back Johnny Johnson or Phoenix and safety Mark Carrier of Chicago to the nil Scruad and offensive tackle Richmond Webb of Miami to the acc a were also named one need player a be named to each squad by the coaching stall we win come from the losing team in the acc and pfc title evander Holyfield poses with from left Thomas j. Downey Jim Moran Jose e. Serrano and edolphus Downs at a . Press conference. Moran is a congressman elect from Virginia. The others Are congressmen from new \ Ork. Games. Coffey passes 700 in assists Pittsburgh a Paul Coffey became the third de fens Man in nil history to record 700 career assists and Paul Stanton had his first two goal game As the Pittsburgh penguins routed the Winnipeg jets 9-2 for their fourth consecutive Victory nil standings and summaries on Page 22. Montana chosen for is award Santa Clara Calif. Joe Montana who has Quarter backed the san Francisco 49crs to four. Super bowl victories was named on tuesday As the. Sports illustrated sportsman of the year for 1990. Montana who was named the most valuable player in super bowl xxv last a Ouay has Quot defined his sport in his Era a is managing editor John Papanek said m James Washington of Dallas in the pfc. Moon had the second Best passing game in nil history when lie threw for 527 Yards and three touchdowns in Houston s 27-10 Victory Over Kansas City. He fell 27 Yards Short of the record set by Norm Van Brocklin in 1951. A. A Peete completed 18 of 27 passes for 316 Yards and four touchdowns in Detroit a 38-21 Victory Chicago. He became the ninth quarterback in Lions history to throw your ads in a game Gary Danielson holds the record with live. Ellison who signed with the raiders As a free agent after six seasons with san Francisco had 11 tackles and an interception in a 24-7 Victory Over Cincinnati As los Angeles clinched a wild card playoff berth Washington had two interceptions four tackles and forced and recovered a Fumble As the cowboys routed Phoenix 41-10. Day at the 49ers training Camp. Montana 34, is the first nil player to be the salp recipient of the award. Terry Bradshaw the former quarterback of the Pittsburgh Steeles shared the award in 1979 with Willie Stargell former Cincinnati linebacker Reggie Williams was one of seven Quot athletes who care Quot who shared the award in 1987. Montana the Only player in nil history to win three super bowl map awards said winning this award was unique to him because athletes other than football players Are considered. \ a there s a lot of Guys who do a.  of things a Montana said. A the great thing about the award was that in a not just competing with my Peers. I kind of forget because in a so used to getting awards pitting myself against the rest of the nil. This is a Little bit More special because it goes outside those boundaries a Moon Peete honoured by nil new York a quarterbacks Warren Moon of the Houston oilers and Rodney Peete of the Detroit Lions were named acc and pfc offensive players of the week by the nil on tuesday. The defensive awards went to linebacker Rte Ellison of the los Angeles raiders in the acc and safety tucs Mavericks Williams sidelined Dallas a the Dallas Mavericks placed Forward Herb Williams on the injured list tuesday because of persistent bursitis in his right knee. Williams must remain on the list for a minimum of five games including tuesday nights game against Phoenix. Valentine signs pact Extension Arlington t exas a Texas manager Bobby Val. Entine agreed to a one year contract Extension on tuesday that will keep him with the club through 1.992, no other terms were announced. A Kauffman to be sole owner Kansas City to. A Kansas City royals owner Ewing Kauffman announced tuesday he would regain 100 percent ownership of the team in Early january the team was put up for. Auction after Kaufman loaned $34 million to co owner Avron Fogelman last july when Fogelman a Memphis Developer ran into financial hardship. As collateral for the loan of Gernan put up his option to buy 100 percent of the team. Kauffman retained the right to match the highest bid that was received. Superstar Lonan to thursdays programs 6 00 Abc world news a. 6 30 can sports tonight 7 00 Abc nightlife. 7 40 a Disney Christmas gift a 8 25 an morning movie Quot Hie girl Friday Quot a Cary Grant plays the conniving editor Ana sex husband of Star reporter Rosalind rus. Sell at a Chicago newspaper. Trying to keep their personal and professional feelings separated leads to interesting encounters in. This classic film. 010 esp sports Magazine. 10 35 family feud 1 00 entertainment tonight 11 30 jeopardy 2 00 headline news a a a 12,20 Donahue 1 20 general Hospital 2 05 guide a Light. A a 250 Jem. 3 1.5 or. Wizard s world. 3 45 snowball satellite. 4 00 the today show. 6 q0 headline news. 6 20 an evening news 6 40 can sports tonight a 710 m a so a 7 35 America s funniest Home videos. 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