Frazier Retains Title In Brawling Madison Square Showdown
Joe Frazier, the heavyweight champion known as the Black Marciano, defeated Muhammad Ali by decision in a 15 round bout at Madison Square Garden. Chartwell Enterprises plans a bigger rematch likely at the Los Angeles Forum next year with both fighters under contract for return bouts.
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Frazier Edges Ali After Tumultuous 15th Round
In a thunderous 15th round Frazier lands a left hook but stays upright to avoid a knockout. Ali is rushed to hospital with a swollen jaw. X rays reveal a blood clot and a severe bruise rather than a fracture. He cannot speak immediately after the bout.
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Frazier Crowned Un disputed Heavyweight Champion
New York AP reports Joe Frazier defeated Muhammad Ali by unanimous decision after 15 rounds. Frazier's left hook in the 15th floor Ali, who suffered facial bruising and a jaw injury though not broken. Frazier credited with outlasting the former champion and signaling a claim to the title.
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Pacers Fall Short In Regional Tourney After Strong Show
USCA Pacers finish second in the 1971 Regional Campus Tournament in Myrtle Beach. Richard Burdette scored a tourney record 33 points, Billy Galardi 18, and Darryl Lewis 20, including a late rebound and winning layup to beat Union 51 50 before losing to Coastal in the final game.
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Pacers struggle and haul of awards at Coastal tourney
Indiana Pacers stumble to Coastal 71 USCA 62 as Burdette M. Galardi and Lewis top scorers. Pacers claim six of nine tournament honors including Low Medalist Gary Pixon and faculty golf winner Randolph Clarke. Coach Perkins calls it strong overall showing.
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Jelic Named Mon Night Defensive Backfield Coach
PITTSBURGH AP Ralph Jelic a Pitt alum who played halfback and fullback in the mid 50s was named defensive backfield coach at Pittsburgh's alma mater Monday. The 37 year old was Harvard defensive coordinator the past two seasons.
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Duke guard Devenzio named ACC Player of the Week
Duke senior Dick Devenzio the 5-10 guard from Springdale Pennsylvania earned ACC Player of the Week after his 11 assists and key ball handling in a 92-83 win over North Carolina. He had six points in the victory but sparked the victory with sharp passing and playmaking.
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Pirates Moving Franchise to Monroe in Class A League
The Pittsburgh Pirates will relocate their Class A Western Carolinas League team from Gastonia to Monroe. Murray Cook cited field adequacy issues and noted a long anticipated relationship with Monroe after meetings with local representatives and league officials. Monroe previously hosted WCL activity in 1969 when Cleveland Indians moved in midseason.
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Defending champ Kentucky State rolls past St Thomas Minn in NIT opener
In the 34th NAI Basketball tournament, top seed Kentucky State defeated College of St. Thomas Minn 100-65 to begin the first round. Other results include Eau Claire 66 Southern Arkansas State 50 and Stephen F. Austin 91 North Carolina Asheville 73. Indiana Pa 81 Eastern New Mexico 72 and Elizabeth City 90 Western New England 76. Earlham 105 Lewis and Clark 83 and Whittier 65 Sacred Heart 59.
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Making Milwaukee Famous By The Associated Press
Lew Alcindor and Oscar Robertson starred as the Milwaukee Bucks beat Seattle 104-99 to extend their NBA winning streak to 20. Alcindor scored 32 and Robertson 24 as Milwaukee pulled away after halftime. In other games Buffalo topped Portland 114-98 and Indiana defeated Carolina 118-105 in the ABA.
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Davis and Roche Earn ACC First Team Spots
Wake Forest star Charlie Davis and South Carolina ace John Roche earned third straight ACC first team nods as the Atlantic Coast Sports Writers Association announced its picks. North Carolina’s Dennis Wuycik Duke’s Randy Denton and South Carolina’s Tom Owens also made the first team with Owens returning from last year.
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