Ali Beats Chuvalo In 12 Round Decision At Pacific Coliseum
Muhammad Ali defeated George Chuvalo by unanimous decision in a 12 round bout at the Pacific Coliseum. Ali predicted a rematch with Joe Frazier and noted Chuvalo’s best rounds were the fifth and ninth. Chuvalo, who hailed from Toronto, suffered a one inch gash over the right eye but stayed composed. Gate neared $200000 with 8800 in attendance. Chuvalo earned $65000.
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Rodriguez Wins Byron Nelson Playoff in Dream Victory
Chi Chi Rodriguez defeated Billy Casper in a sudden death playoff at Preston Trail Golf Club to claim the $25,000 Byron Nelson prize, finishing seven under par 273. Casper earned $14,300, after a slump but showed signs of his former form.
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ACC Baseball Race Upset With Final Three in Play
Clemson leads the ACC with a 6-2 league mark and 18-9 overall as Maryland and Virginia each face three remaining games against the Tigers. Maryland beat Clemson in recent playoffs, with Wake Forest, Virginia and a Maryland doubleheader on deck plus a season finale vs Maryland.
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Fittipaldi Wins Spanish Grand Prix to Tie for Lead
Emerson Fittipaldi of Brazil won the Spanish Grand Prix at Jaram a Circuit to tie Denis Hulme for the world drivers' championship with 15 points each. Jacky Ickx finished second, followed by Clay Regazzoni third, Andrea de Adamich fourth, and Peter Revson fifth.
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Southe rn Conference Baseball Race Confused After Split DHs
The Citadel is eliminated from the race after a split with Furman while East Carolina tops William and Mary with a 5-3 win after a 6-3 loss. Furman and the Bulldogs split with Furman keeping the Paladins tied for the lead. Richmond faced a doubleheader at Virginia Military as it juggled for position.
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ABA Won't Sell Memphis Team
The Memphis Pros won reassurance from the ABA Board of Trustees as they rejected Florida millionaire Joseph Gregorys bid to buy the franchise. Commissioner Jack Dolph cited confidence in current management and Memphis as a major league city as the reason for turning down the offer.
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Australia Clamps Japan in Davis Cup Opener
Mal Anderson and Colin Dibley led Australia to a 4 1 victory over Japan in Tokyo in the Eastern Zone Section A Davis Cup finals. Anderson defeated Jun Kuki 6 2 6 3 6 2 and Dibley beat Toshiro Sakai 4 6 6 3 4 6.
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Nets Nip Squires To Even Series
The New York Nets defeated the Squires 146 to 136 in Uniondale to tie the best-of-seven ABA Eastern Division final at 3-3. Rick Barry scored 43, John Roche 37, and Billy Paultz 33 as New York shot 61.1 percent and outplayed the Squires at home ahead of Wednesday’s decisive game in Virginia.
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