Muhammad Ali Frustrated by Frazier Loss In Tough Battle
Muhammad Ali suffered a swollen jaw after a hard night as Joe Frazier stopped his comeback bid in a 15 round decision. Ali had predicted a sixth round finish but took a brutal left hook late in the 11th and another hold in the 15th, sent to hospital for X rays which were negative. He returned to his hotel and vowed a return, saying Three years ain’t gon na be three years no more.
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Ali Frazier rematch builds on comebacks and talk of title
Brown recalls Ali’s long layoff and his preparation as the two boxers met in the ring. Ali showed confidence in early rounds while Frazier pressed, with Ali later hurt and floored in the 15th. Brown praised Frazier as a true champion and pondered if Ali could have won had he not been inactive for three years.
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Frazier Declares He Felt Like Champion After Ali Fight
New York AP reports Joe Frazier, battered yet victorious, won a unanimous 15 round decision over Muhammad Ali. Frazier claimed the world heavyweight title with a decisive 15th round left hook that floored Ali, while he taunted the ex-champion and repeatedly used the name Clay. The visibly swollen face underscored the brutal bout.
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Barnett and Anderson Lead 244A All District Teams
Carl Barnett of Sterling and Alton Anderson headline the 244A coaches all district selections. Barnett earned first team honors as the league leading scorer with 170 points in 14 games, while Anderson led the second team. The list includes players from Clear Creek, Texas City, Ball High, La Marque and Angleton across first and third teams with 19 players named and several honorable mentions.
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Marvin Tolden
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Jimmy Marburger
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Larry Felder
Carlisle
Steve Whitworth
Bill Zollman
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Hall
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David Thompson
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Charlie LeBlue
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Leo Haggerty
Doug Osterhus
Tony Barnett
Steve Shannon
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la Marque
Jet Hirsch
Eddie Evans
Ricky Carbtree
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REL Golfers Place Third at Riverside Meet
REL Ganders finished third among 24 teams at Riverside Country Club with 316 total. Corpus Christi King won a sudden death playoff 20-19 after tying REL. Charles Reilly led REL with 37 39 76. Baytown golfers Magourik Head Little shot 80s. Victoria prevailed 308. Niles of A&M Consolidated was medalist with 74. AEL to compete in Sunset Grove meet in Orange Monday.
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Beat the Heat Preseason AC Check Offered by Expert Service
A local service man offers a central air conditioning pre season check to prevent heat related breakdowns. Contact 7507 Bayway for details and appointment scheduling.
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