Giants trounce Angels in lopsided 14 to 1 spring win
In Phoenix, the San Francisco Giants routed the California Angels 14 to 1. Rich Robertson and Steve Stone split a five inning no hit bid before the bullpen allowed three hits in relief. The Giants totaled 14 hits, including triples by Robertson, Maddox, and Foster and a Willie McCovey double, while Clyde Wright struggled for the Angels.
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Foreman calls title bout pitiful and criticizes boxing spectacle
Foreman condemned the Fraizer Ali title fight as pitiful and said the bout lacked skill and counter punching. He blasted the promoted social significance, praised Frazier's effort, and noted the emotional impact of Ali's performance while acknowledging his own path back to boxing.
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Bruins batter Seals 8-1 in California rout
Boston center Phil Esposito tied the NHL single season goal record with his 54th as the Bruins walloped California. Bobby Orr set a defensemen scoring mark, lifting his goal total, while Esposito extended his season points to 126. The Bruins exploded with seven straight goals in the second and third periods, overcoming a 1-1 tie after Dennis Hextall opened scoring for the Seals.
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NHL plans aid for Seals and Kings. Penguins to be sold
After a Tuesday NHL meeting Clarence Campbell announced three proposals for committee review before the June annual meeting. They include an embargo on trading draft choices, trimming protected players in interleague drafts, and designating strong clubs to offer talent for substantial payments. The California Seals and Los Angeles Kings need better personnel to boost attendance and expenses, while Pittsburgh will be sold within 30 days to a Detroit trio and East Liverpool firm, with Tom Cousins loaning part of the debt and gaining a right of first refusal on future expansion.
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Frazier Named Boxer Of The Month By WBC
The World Boxing Council named World Heavyweight Champion Joe Frazier as Boxer Of The Month for his decisive victory over Muhammad Ali in Manila. The award highlights Frazier's dominance and the high profile bout that drew global attention.
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Lunn Seeks Repeat Citrus Golf Title
Defending Citrus Invitational champion Bobb Lunn from Sacramento, son of a motorcycle cop, seeks title defense in a strong field led by Arnold Palmer at Rio Pinar. The 144-player 150000 dollar event features Gary Player, Lee Trevino, J. C. Snead, and others as Lunn explains maturing on tour and aiming for steady one-shot-at-a-time play despite last week's Doral swing.
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Frazier plans rematch with Ali after victory
New York report says heavyweight champion Joe Frazier agreed to a return bout with Muhammad Ali. Frazier stated he would fight anytime Ali wants. Manager Yank Durham noted Frazier may retire but would likely take the rematch. Ali also claimed victory and sought a rematch. In other news, Minnesota coach George Hanson quit and Indiana coach Lou Watson resigned amid team tensions.
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Yank) Durham
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Ali Myth Ends as Truth Reshapes View of Muhammed Ali
A reflective piece argues Ali’s myth faded after the Fury of his career and public life, noting he was a rebel who could defy odds yet remained human. It weighs his charisma against reality, pondering a rematch and the fan’s enduring connection to the boxer.
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