Frazier Hook Upset Overshadows Detroit Fight Night
Bob Foster challenged Joe Frazier for the heavyweight title in a Detroit bout watched by empty seats and hype. Frazier’s left hook stopped Foster in round two, ending hopes of a local upset while Lou Viscusi awaited six figure offers from Oakland promoters.
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Saints, Gilbert Split Pair in Opening Basketball Night
At St An gela the Saints beat Gilbert 42 35 in girls action led by Ketty Kilp 21 and Eileen Flannagan 18 Gilbert's Alice Hardy top scored 11 for the losers In the boys game Gilbert's Charles Pierce poured in 26 to lead all scorers while Ronald Raysor 14 Bill Crouch 12 and Tim Hass 12 aided Saint efforts Saints set to play Williston Elk o Friday in Williston
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Yankees Split Winter Stint in Puerto Rico League
Three New York Yankee pitchers Ron Klimkowski Rob Gardner and Mike Kekich play in Puerto Rico. Third baseman John Ellis and outfielder Ron Woods also join winter squads for Ponce Santurce and Mayaguez respectively.
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Heisman Winner Plunkett Hasn't Placed Price Tag On Himself
Stanford quarterback Jim Plunkett won the Heisman Trophy amid surprise and media attention in New York. He discussed not having an agent yet and hinted at a possible San Francisco 49ers interest, with a Rose Bowl date against Ohio State and a future pro draft.
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Aiken Rams topple Air Force Base in league opener
The Aiken Recreation Department Men's Basketball League opened at Aiken Junior High with the Aiken Rams beating Aiken Air Force Base 61 to 37. Grantville Company defeated Salley 39 to 26 and First Baptist beat Aiken Fiberglass 50 to 39.
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Wofford Meets West Liberty In NAIA Playoff Semifinal
Wofford and West Liberty clash in Greenville as the 20th straight win chasing Terriers host the Hilltoppers in the NAIA playoff semifinal at Sirrine Stadium. Harold Chandler leads Wofford while Jerry Fato directs West Liberty’s aerial game.
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Palmer Will Defend Heritage Golf Title
Arnold Palmer returns to Hilton Head Island to defend the Heritage Classic, seeking an overdue individual win this season after a string of top finishes. He arrives late and aims to snap a slump that has stretched through the year, with Jack Nicklaus a frequent partner in team success.
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Palmer Favored as PGA Invitational Opens on Ocean Course
The field of 100 includes Lee Trevino Dick Lotz Frank Beard and Larry Hinson with many $100 000 winners. Notables absent include Billy Casper Tony Jacklin Dave Stockton and Gary Player. A $30 000 satellite event started today on the Plantation Club ocean course nearby.
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College Football Goes Down To Wire In 1970 AP Race
New York AP notes several unbeaten teams Texas Ohio State Nebraska and Notre Dame still contend for No 1 with key matchups ahead. LSU Arkansas and others hover in bowl lineups while Michigan nears end of season.
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Munson Wins AL Rookie of the Year for Yankees
Thurman Munson, 23, overcame a brutal Aprils to bat .302 and lead catchers with 80 assists. He drove in 53 runs with six homers in 132 games, helping the Yankees rise from fifth to second in the division and earning the AL Rookie of the Year.
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First Pop Warner Bowl Set For Jackson Matchup
Jackson hosts the first annual Pop Warner Palmetto Bowl at Jackson High School stadium. Manville New Jersey teams visit to play the Jackson Midgets against Manville Pintos at 6 30 p m and Jackson Bantams vs Manville Colts at 8 p m. 78 Manville players travel, with local Jackson and New Ellenton leagues supplying Jackson teams. Ed Lindsey coaches the Midgets and Guy Rich the Bantams.
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Unequalled Corvette pair arrive for Road Atlanta race
Gainesville Georgia AP reports two red and white Corvettes with an unbeaten record arrive for the American Road Race of Champions. Drivers Jerry Thompson of Clawson Michigan and Tony DeLorenzo of Troy Michigan, both engineers, boast a 600 horsepower, 200 mph machine and long love of speed.
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