Frazier Signs to Fight Bugner in London Bout
Joe Frazier and manager Yank Durham joined British matchmaker Mickey Duff at a Philadelphia news conference to announce a 12 round title fight with European champion Joe Bugner set for July 2 at Earl's Court in London. The bout follows Frazier's January loss to George Foreman in Jamaica and aims to redeem his record.
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Frazier in London for Bugner title bout as talks hinge on rematch
Joe Frazier expects a title bid with Frank Bugner in London despite a release until June 14 tied to Foreman. Frazier vows to press the attack, while Bugner, 23, with 40 fights, 27 KOs, brings a left jab and a boxing style. Talks cover pay splits and rights, with Top Rank and Viewpoint handling ancillary rights. Frazier arrives in London 14 days before the midnight local time fight set for 7 p.m. EDT in the U.S.
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TSHS Rodeo Begins Today at Amarillo Fair Park
The Tri-State High School Rodeo Association opens with two Friday shows at 2 and 8 p.m. and Saturday at 2 p.m. in Amarillo. One hundred sixty contestants from five states compete for top 15 in eleven categories across 48 clubs with 850 participants. Queen Owida Crites of Clayton NM leads All Around Cowgirl.
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RCA
Red Whatley
Cresbyton
Wounded A-Giants Face Travs in Little Rock Opener
Amarillo's Giants visit the Arkansas Travelers for a six day set opening with a 7 30 p m game in Little Rock. Bob Broege 5 0 faces Greg Minton 0 4 as injuries cripple Amarillo with Gene Cook out and Al Smith sidelined.
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Tommy Smith
Chick O'Malley
Cook
Manny Perez
Glenn Adams
Horace Speed
Jerry Bond
Bond
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Adams
Gary Barakat
Hector Cruz
Weiskopf Opens Kemper Open With 65 To Lead
Tom Weiskopf shot a 65 to lead the Kemper Open at Quail Hollow as Lanny Wadkins and a large group trailed by one stroke. Arnold Palmer Bruce Crampton and others followed at 68 while Sam Snead and Lee Trevino posted 69 and 70 respectively. Nicklaus did not compete and Gary Player struggled to a 75. Weiskopf cited family illness as why he delayed his start.
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Lee Trevino
Doug Sanders
Gary Player
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Atlanta
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Three area runners to compete in Klein Southwest Track Festival
Garet von Netzer notes a strong field from seven states at Klein High School as Hereford freshman Luther Mays Clovis sprinter James Parker and Tales miler Mark Freeman lead a group set for the Third Annual Klein Southwest Track Festival. Freeman faces Tony Zuniga while Mays aims to improve his 880 time in Texas Tech pledge. The meet features prelims at 10 a.m. with finals at 7 p.m. and includes a naming banquets and weather track events across the weekend.
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Bay City
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el Paso
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Tommy Humphries
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