Ali Frazier showdown bid takes step with Bonavena clash
Muhammad Ali moves toward a potential February title fight with Joe Frazier by meeting Oscar Bonavena in a 15 round New York bout at Madison Square Garden. Estimated 19,000 attendance, $650,000 gate, closed circuit TV, UK/US/Canada broadcasts not on radio. Bonavena to earn $100,000 with 22 percent option. Ali guaranteed $200,000 plus 42.2 percent of receipts.
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Callahan Wins Jackson Race
Bob Callahan of Atlanta won the Modified eliminator title in 10.77 seconds in a C-modified Corvette at Jackson. Eddie Aull of Columbia took second in a Maverick, with Walter Williams of Beech Island third in a '68 Chevy IT. Wayne Hayes of Columbia won stock eliminator in a '55 Chevrolet, and Jerry Morris of Jesup claimed handicap eliminator in a '70 Chevelle.
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Bruins Run Over Rice Owls After Short Benchings
UCLA powered past Rice 124-76 as stars Sidney Wicks and Curtis Rowe sat about ten minutes for disciplinary reasons. Rowe scored 12 with six rebounds, Wicks added four and three blocks before fueling a 52-43 halftime edge and a 25 point second half.
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No Cakewalk For Wildcats This Season
The Southern Conference opens with two key games as top contenders Knoxville East Carolina visits Charlotte while William and Mary faces The Citadel at home. The season began 3-7 against outside opposition, breaking Davidson’s recent dominance.
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Closing Day at Aqueduct Highlights NY Racing Roundup
New York closes its 234 day thoroughbred season at Aqueduct with Top Knight in seven furlongs and Never Bow favored at 128 pounds. Hitchcock, the German bred horse ridden by Eddie Belmonte, wins the Display Handicap by a neck over Champion as 48,083 attend the finale.
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Shrine Bowl Showdown Ends In South Carolina Victory
Sumter High quarterback Fred Solomon wore number 13 and led South Carolina to a 35-23 win over North Carolina before 28 000 fans. Solomon set Shrine Bowl records with three touchdowns 197 rushing yards and earned MVP honors as Willie Warner coached South Carolina. Tar Heel Gary Cowan earned MVP lineman honors in a high scoring 58 point game.
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Lamonica Rescue Leads Raiders Past Jets 14 13
Daryle Lamonica connected on a last second throw to Warren Wells after George Blanda rallied Oakland with a touchdown pass and a late field goal by Blanda. The Raiders beat the Jets 14 13 to stay tied with Kansas City in the AFC West as old master Blanda again shone.
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Palmer Upsets Pacers in Weekend Clash
Palmer College of Columbia defeated the USCA Pacers 81 to 67 Saturday night. Richard Burdette led scoring with 29 points while Heyward Duffie added 17 and Bill Galardi 10 as Palmer staged a late rally to overcome a halftime deficit and pull away in the fourth quarter.
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Highland Park Women Golfers Set Monthly Meeting and Shotgun
Highland Park Women's Golf Association schedules its monthly meeting on Tuesday at 8:45 a.m. in the 19th Hole followed by a shotgun tournament with pairings and tee numbers listed for Nos 1 2 5 6 9 8 18 and 15 tees.
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Gary Moore Named Albuquerque Dodgers MVP of 1970
Gary Moore was selected by fans as the Albuquerque Dodgers most valuable player for the 1970 Texas League season. He led the club with 129 hits and 66 RBIs, plus 25 doubles, and finished third with 21 stolen bases.
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