Frazier Seen In Shadow Of Ali Ahead Of March 8 Bout
The fight buildup centers on Muhammad Ali drawing crowds and profits, while Joe Frazier remains less covered. Ali commands tickets and television sales with a $2.5 million guarantee and a $20 million gate forecast, leaving Frazier to cope with his quieter role and a Garden soldout audience. Frazier, the undefeated champion, trims a tougher KO record, yet Ali's appeal and pay-per-view magnetism push the bout into major money territory.
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Joe Frazier
Muhammad Ali
Ali
Frazier
Miami Beach
Catskills
Philadelphia
John Condon
Madison Square Garden
Joe
Condon
Cassius Clay
Ski reporting twists and ski weekend letdown in New England
A columnist recalls a planned college ski weekend spoiled by rain and crowding. He criticizes resort condition reports from Bromley Killington and Brodie, contrasts them with real experiences, and urges a clearer, accountable rating system as the industry grows.
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Lincoln- Washington
Chicago
Lake Champlain
Arlington
Manchester
Bromley
Peru
Christie
Wallingford
Killington
Rutland
Bill Winant
Brodie
Bill
New England
New Ashford
McLain Tops Spring Training Attention In Florida
Denny McLain draws reporters as he begins spring with the Washington Senators in Pompano Beach. Ted Williams remains a background figure while McLain discusses his hopes, humor, and resolve to win, aiming for more than 35 starts as Williams manages and fans seek out the rising pitcher.
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Pompano Beach
Fla
Ted Williams
Washington Senators
Denny McLain
Williams
Bob Short
Senators
Florida
Salary wrangling swells as Yaz Bench Rose loom
In Tampa and Winter Haven executives discuss spiraling player pay. Boston GM Dick O Connell confirms Carl Yastrzemski signed a three year deal around 140000 per season. Cincinnati GM Bob Howsam defends fairness while avoiding unsound contracts. Times have changed and GMs may delay or holdouts into season start.
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UPI
Bob Howsam
Cincinnati
Tennyson
Don’tcha
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Howsam
Johnny Bench
Pete Rose
Tony Perez
Chief Bender
Reds
al Lopez Field
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Fla
Bench
Dick O’connell
Boston
Carl Yastrzemski
Winter Haven
O’connell
Yastrzemski
Red Sox
Yaz
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Washington Post
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Prince’s Restaurant
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John Hart
Hart
Hartford
MSJ
Windsor
McLain
Curt Flood
Bennington, VT
Monument Plaza Shopping Center
Rose
Milton Richman
Senda
Wier
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