Ali vs Ellis hopeful rematch frames boxing horizon
In a June 11 report, Muhammad Ali signs for a July 26 Houston Astrodome bout with Jimmy Ellis, backed by a $450,000 Top Rank guarantee and potential $100,000 for Ellis from closed circuit receipts. The piece notes a possible Ali Frazier rematch after this bout, with legal court timing and promoter considerations shaping the heavyweight landscape.
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Giants Struggle to Find Challengers as NL West Stays Wide
The San Francisco Giants lead the NL West by seven games but show signs of strain after a 3-1 loss to the Montreal Expos. Charlie Fox voices concern over hitting and base running, while Los Angeles and Houston stumble in the wake of the leaders.
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Bowen takes Canadiens job as Bowman moves to Voyageurs
Scotty Bowman is named coach and general manager of the Montreal Canadiens, replacing Al MacNeil who steps down to coach and GM the new Nova Scotia Voyageurs in the American Hockey League. MacNeil cites player criticism and pressure as reasons for leaving.
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Torrid Orioles sweep Twins for eighth straight
Baltimore route the Minnesota Twins 12-0 as Jim Palmer pitched his ninth complete game and Harmon Killebrew was held to two fastballs. Frank Robinson drove in five runs, lifting the Orioles to their eighth consecutive win and extending their lead in the AL East while Detroit beat Milwaukee 3-2 to stay within reach.
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Mays Aaron Bench Pace NL All Star Balloting
Hank Aaron and Willie Mays lead NL All Star votes with 65,206 and 60,040 respectively as Johnny Bench tops catchers. Willie Stargell and Lou Brock vie for a third outfield spot while Bud Harrelson leads at shortstop over Don Kessinger. McCovey leads Cepeda for first base amid uneven early returns.
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Major League Standings and Thursday Results
Major League standings and Thursday results show San Diego 4 New York 2 Montreal 3 San Francisco 1 Philadelphia 4 Los Angeles 2 Pittsburgh 3 St. Louis ? Probable pitchers listed for Cincinnati at Chicago San Francisco at New York and other night games. Several teams scheduled for Saturday with multiple matchups including San Diego at Philadelphia and Pittsburgh at St. Louis.
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