Frazier Captures Heavyweight Crown in Knockout of Ellis
Joe Frazier knocks out Jimmy Ellis in five rounds at Madison Square Garden to claim the undisputed heavyweight title. Ellis, previously WBA champion, downed twice in the fourth, fails to answer bell for the fifth. Frazier, 26, signals retirement and taunts Cassius Clay, while promoter plans a London showdown.
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London
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Jack Dodell
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Enduring Ohio Miami clutch finishes recall Kent State ties
In Grover Center and later, Ohio backs flash wins with dramatic late taps and legal taps. Larry Kruger scored 36 in 1961 as Ohio rallied from seven down. 1962 featured a controversial Tap play that tied the game and sent Ohio to a 102-92 victory. On Jan 12 1963 Bunton’s late tap helped Ohio beat Toledo 53-52 as Bunton wed that afternoon.
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Frazier Stops Ellis After Twisting Knockdowns
Joe Frazier halted Jimmy Ellis in the fourth round after Ellis was knocked down twice. Angelo Dundee stopped the contest as Ellis failed to respond to questions and signs of recovery, securing Frazier’s undisputed heavyweight win.
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NEW York (Ap
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Joe Frazier
Hilltoppers Hold Narrow Lead as Murray Trails 3 Games
Western Kentucky, 11-0 in the Ohio Valley Conference after a 100-64 win over Tennessee Tech, leads Murray State by four with three games left. Murray’s protest over Saturday’s loss to Eastern Kentucky was upheld. the result could only be revisited if Murray wins its remaining three and WKU loses three, potentially forcing a playoff. Kentucky, Notre Dame, and Kansas State also won, with Kentucky beating Georgia 116-86 and Dan Issel totaling 40 points.
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Iowa
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Colum
UCLA Unanimous in AP Poll Lead as Wildcats St Bonaventure Rise
UCLA holds all first place votes as 20-0 start under Coach John Wooden powers to top AP poll. Kentucky and St Bonaventure climb to second and third, while North Carolina and NC State drop. Davidson jumps into top ten. Miami Dolphin aide named.
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Santa Chara
Bucks' Clash One Of Final Season Tilts
In SECAL action Ironton Tigers visit Nelsonville York with a 4 30 p m reserve game and a later varsity matchup. Other Tuesday games include Miller at Alexander and Point Pleasant at Barboursville plus Southern at Wahama. Wellston visits Jackson Wednesday and Wahama hosts Spencer Friday as the regular season winds down.
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