Foreman wins by TKO as Frazier retires from boxing
George Foreman battered Joe Frazier to the canvas twice in the fifth round and won by TKO. An hour after the fight, Frazier announced his retirement, saying it was time to let younger fighters take the stage. Foreman praised Frazier and thanked the fans after the match.
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George Foreman
Harold Valan
Boogie
Boogie Frazier
Foreman
Muhammad Ali
Joe
Joe Frazier
Frazier Retires After Fifth Round Loss To Foreman
Joe Frazier, bloodied and battered, collapses in the Nassau Coliseum corner as George Foreman dominates. Referee considers stopping the fight. Eddie Futch urges end. Frazier announces retirement after 3 1/2 years of bouts following four and a half rounds of punishment.
Foreman climbs as No.1 title contender after Ali-Norton clash
In Pownal dated June 16 1976 Foreman thanks newsmen and signals you will see him challenge the world champion after the Muhammed Ali Ken Norton bout on Sept 2. He vows to raise gloves again, drawing cheers for his resolve and return to top form.
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Muhammed Ali
Ken Norton
Bennington Rec Dept Offers Red Cross Lifesaving Courses
The Bennington Recreation Department aquatics division offers two Red Cross courses this summer. The Advanced Lifesaving class starts June 29 with sessions Tuesdays and Fridays 1 2 30 p.m. for six weeks for ages 15 and up who pass a swim test. The Basic Rescue course runs Fridays 12 30 p.m. to August 6 for ages 11 and up who can test, replacing older junior lifesaving.
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Red Cross
Recreation Department
Bruins Deny Park Invite to Team Canada
Brad Park of the Boston Bruins declined an invitation to play for Team Canada this year. He prefers resting with the Bruins to be 100 percent for next season after knee surgery last season. Park joined Bruins veterans at a banquet for John Bucyk, who signed a one year contract, while Clayton Pachal, the team’s No. 1 amateur draft pick, also signed a contract. Pachal captained New Westminster Bruins of B.C. and posted 41 goals with 57 assists, though contract terms were not revealed.
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UPI
Boston Bruins
Brad Park
Team Canada
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Park
National Hockey League
John Bucyk
Bucyk
The
Clayton Pachal
Club
Pachal
New Westminster
B.C
ABA merger talks face NBA rejection uncertain fate
In Hyannis Mass the ABA fail to prove financial stability as NBA advisory board leans toward recommending rejection of the merger. DeBusschere and Irving Levin caution on pay guarantees while some optimism surfaces about narrowing questions before the Cape Cod board vote.
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ABA
Dave DeBusschere
Board of Governors
NBA All Star
DeBusschere
Boston Celtics
Irving Levin
Levin
William Alverson
Milwaukee Bucks
Saratoga Harness Entries and Result Lineups June 16 1976
Wednesday card at Saratoga features ten pace and trot races with $ surcharge entries. First Pace Mile lists Wallkill Love as winner followed by Miss Shanon, Stubborn Rogue and others. Second Trot Mile shows Mr Ray and CPA among top finishers with Clara W and Wyncrest Diane in sights. Third Pace Mile includes Eatener Shaw Tiki Byrd Wicked Mheel and Sir Roberts Pomp among eight. Fourth Trot Mile, Fifth Pace Mile, Sixth Trot Mile, Seventh Pace Mile, Eighth Pace Mile, Ninth Pace Mile, and Tenth Pace Mile fill with numerous competitors led by Clever Star Arturo and other names.
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Tony‘s Mate
DeOso
Alota Pull
Hallo Dee
Louise Lee
Classy Kim
Lady Jolly
Abacot
Protester
Jesta Mite
Little Kicker
Swift Courier
Little Lene
Tiro A Segno
Kiowa Lou
Weatheriam
Zarakala
Watergate Express
Jakie Sam
Miss Candy Cane
Harriet F. Swink
Frances Dancer
Fingerlickin
Capuche
Bill the
Admiral
Chargey Sarge
Hahn Road
Trinity River
Franks King
Queen Yigreee
Mickey’s
Sade Tubo
Beausell
Bonnie Bev
Silver Gail
Pedal Away
Jackie Mel
Please Tomeetcha
Lovey
Breve Busher
David's Patience
Events Perry
Rock Bunny
Magapapa
Bell West
O'Riley
Poppe Cntae
Earthoughy
Ea Shine
Rocade
Hae
Twilite
Zazu
Jet Romulus
Purple Iris
Jelbee
Tara Charm
Go With Me
Jame of
Eloise
Hasty Hilarious
Nav Pennant
Admiral Junks
Ray Sallie
Thong’s Choice
George Burrows
Gra Demon
Maacama
Cee Ree
Little Brownie
Dayan
O’father
Otto Russell
Heron's Lad
Cuckoos
Woo Wee Bee
Wallkill Love
Miss Shanon
Stubborn Rogue
Top Willow
del Len Boy
Pretty Bert
Wyn Jet
Joe Ocky
Mr. Ray
Cpa
Clara W
Wyncrest Diane
Rods Mr. Ayres
Rods Miss Ayres
Count Rogue
Eatener
Shaw
Tiki Byrd
Wicked Mheel
Sir Roberts Pomp
Quick Kick
Harmony Gal
Tilly Lobeil
Shari Sirrom
Lads Judy
Lyndys John
Gray Brooks
Restless
Frosty Nan
Debbie Pioneer
Dashing Eli
Secret Missile
Rum Shadow
Dick Champ
Silver Colt
Garrock Adios
Forshey Hanover
Tarport Villa
Saratoga Harness Results Affects Track Finances
Tuesday, June 15, 1976 at Saratoga features multiple pace and trot races with winners and payoffs. Notable top finishers include Keystone Prodigal, Love Bug Run, Shelby News, The Graduate, Heap of Chief, Braden Gold, Brown Trout, Bronxville, Billy Joe F, and attendance of 2,500 with handle of $194,068.
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Remnant
Buttonwood Cindy
Shelby News
Larnies Secret
Easter Babe
Jefferson Smoke
Jennine Willow
Graduate
Lee Smith
Wonderful Pick
Heap of Chief
JR Worthy
Braden Gold
June
Macks Eddie
Brown Trout
de Vise Byrd
Nit Wit
Bronxville
Tarka
Over Dares
Billy Joe
Buffalo blocks Braves bid to move to Florida
Buffalo officials claim an oral lease keeps the Buffalo Braves in the city for 15 more years and file a $48 million federal antitrust suit against the NBA plus a $10 million state breach of contract claim. Judge Elfvin may hear a request for a temporary injunction Friday as the league considers the sale. The governors, meeting in Hyannis, Mass, must approve the proposed sale to Irving Cowan.
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Cape Cod
NBA
Buffalo
Hollywood
Fla
John T. Elfvin
Philadelphia
F. Eugene Dixon
N.Y
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Leslie G. Foschio
U.S
Braves
Paul L. Snyder
Irving Cowan
Diplomat Hotel
Foschio
Elfvin
Snyder
Hyannis
Mass
Post 13 Drops Third Straight In North Adams Loss
North Adams Post 125 beat Bennington Post 13 6 3 as Post 13 pitcher Bob McGuire allowed one hit through three innings. Fourth inning errors and four hits opened a four run frame for North Adams. McGuire struck out nine in seven innings. Post 13 hosts Glens Falls at Spinelli Field at 6 p.m. tonight.
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Bennington Post
North Adams Post
Vermont Champs
Bob McGuire
Post 13
Bennington
Post
McGuire
Glens Falls
N.Y
Spinelli Field
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Hyannis, Mass
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Windsprint
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Another Flanagan
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Combat Gauman
Rods Brinda
Sweet Vicki
Barrico
Rods Gold
Karen Key
Arturo
Fuzzy Lad
Roy Daves Echo
Highland Michael
Casey Johnston
Battle
Berkshire Plaza
Reilly Tire
BF Goodrich
Reill Tire
Goodrich
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