Foreman Upsets Frazier For Heavyweight Title
George Foreman knocked Joe Frazier down six times in two rounds to win the world heavyweight championship in Kingston Jamaica. Foreman 24-year-old underdog, dominated from the start and delivered a decisive first loss for Frazier in 30 pro fights with a sixth knockdown ending the bout. Referee Arthur Mercante signalled the stoppage as Frazier bled from the mouth.
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Foreman Beats Frazier in Stunning Knockout for World Title
George Foreman, 24, from Hayward California, stopped Joe Frazier at 1:35 of the second round at Kingston National Stadium to claim the heavyweight title. Frazier endured six knockdowns in the rout as police and militiamen surrounded the ring and Foreman spoke of humility, faith, and plans to visit schools.
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Dick Sadler
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Houston
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Sandy Saddler
Jimmy Ellis
Michigan Nips Northwestern In Close Big Ten Showdown
Henry Wilmore iced the Miami game with two free throws in the final seven seconds to lift Michigan 80-79 over Northwestern. Wilmore finished with 24 points as Michigan stayed alive for the conference title at 4-1, while Northwestern remained winless in Big Ten play. Northwestern led 42-41 at halftime before Michigan pulled ahead 64-54 in the second half and held on.
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Indiana and Purdue Stay Undefeated in Big Ten Showdowns
Indiana crushed Michigan State 97-89 as Steve Downing scored 22 amid a 15 point burst that broke a 63-61 tie. Purdue edged Wisconsin 66-59 behind Frank Kendrick and John Garrett, maintaining a share of the Big Ten lead.
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Junior High Swim Invitational Scores Report
Noblesville led with 97 points, Anderson 55, Greenfield 52, Pendleton 44, Shelbyville 33, Yorktown 4. Seventh Grade Anderson 26, Highland 5. Eighth Grade Anderson 121, Highland 13. BR Meet at Muncie YWCA saw Muncie 148, Anderson 124.
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