Ali Retains Crown In Dramatic 15 Round Thriller
Muhammad Ali defeats Earnie Shavers by decision in a 15 round heavyweight bout at Madison Square Garden. Despite NBC scorecards showing an Ali lead after 12 rounds, Shavers surged in rounds 13 14 and 15. Ali, 35, praised his heart while hinting at retirement as Shavers, 33, left with a 54-6-1 record.
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Ali Faces Inner Voices After Shavers Fight
Muhammad Ali weighs two voices within him as he reflects after a punishing 15 round decision over Earnie Shavers at Madison Square Garden Felt Forum. He speaks of aging and retirement while Allah guiding him and the ego voice urging continued fame and money.
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Football schedule dominates Friday night games across conferences
Today at 8 p.m. SE OA L features Jackson at Athens Gallipolis at Waverly Ironton at Meigs Wellston at Logan SVAC matchups Kyger Creek at Southwestern North Gallia at Symmes Valley Miller at Alexander Federal Hocking at Eastern Fairland at Nelsonville York Trimble at Vinton County Warren at Ravenswood Green at Hannan Trace Wahama at Southern Ohio University at Sauk Valley Also Ohio University hosts Pittsburgh in women's volleyball In vitational Kent State at Ohio University 1 p.m Grove City at Athens 1 30 p.m Wooster at Ohio University 10 30 a m Cross country Ohio University at Indiana In vitational 10 30 a m women s field hockey and more
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Lineup Changes for Bobcats in Must Win Kent State
Ohio University responds to a MAC title setback with five defensive changes led by Steve Doe and Theo Lemon. Kent State, 1-0 in the league, relies on Tom Roper and Kim Featsent to pressure the Bobcats. Ohio aims to reduce mistakes and improve execution at Peden Stadium.
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Central Michigan tops MAC race with strong offense
Central Michigan leads the Mid-American Conference at 4-0 overall and 2-0 in league play, featuring a potent offense and stout defense. Ball State aims to upset the Chippewas while Western Michigan and Kent State seek top spot with key MAC games ahead.
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AHL Opens League Play With Sweeps Over Jackson
Athens swept both varsity and reserve matches at home. The varsity win 15-7 16-14 featured Kelly Schleicher with 11 points. The reserve 15-12 16-14 saw Michelle Worthington lead with 10 points.
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Logan Takes Golf Victory Over Waverly in OSaaL Match
Logan hosts Logan Chieftains defeat Waverly 181 to 204 at Hocking Hills Country Club in a Southeastern Ohio Athletic League golf meet. Medalist Dave Berry shoots 42 for Logan. Rod Brower leads Waverly with 51 as teams plow through the league chalk. Logan sits 7-9 overall and 46 in league.
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