Ali stops Foster in eighth to stay unbeaten
Muhammad Ali defended his aura with a dramatic eighth round knockout of light heavyweight champion Rob Foster at the Sahara Tahoe drawing 1,941 fans. Ali, who suffered a first career cut in the fourth, knocked Foster down four times and finished with a looping right that ended the bout in the eighth. Foster, paid $125,000, earned credit for his late rally, but Ali led on all scorecards when the bell rang.
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Russ Nielson
Stateline
Nev
UPI
Muhammad Ali
Tam
Ali
Rob Foster
Foster
Joe Frazier
Floyd Patterson
George Chuvalo
Frazier
Sahara-Tahoe Hotel
Albuquerque
N.M
Bill Stremmel
Wally Rusk
Tony Smercina
Islanders beat Seals in cellar-dweller NHL clash
New York Islanders defeated the California Golden Seals 3 2 as Brian Spencer scored his third of the season to break a 2 2 tie with 7 18 left. Ed Westfall extended the lead with 1 59 remaining, while Terry Crisp and Lavender contributed to key early and late plays.
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United Press International
National Hockey League
New York Islanders
California Golden Seas
Islanders
New York
NHL
Rangers
Montreal
Atlanta
St. Louis
Vancouver
Brian Spencer
Brian
Lavender
Seals
Spencer
Ed Westfall
Terry Crisp
Lorne Henning
Marv Edwards
California
Walt McKechnie
Joey Johnston
McKechnie
NHL and NBA style recap from May games and scorers
A compact recap notes multiple hockey games with scorers and key moments. It mentions teams such as New York Rangers California St Louis Vancouver Atlanta Chicago Philadelphia Detroit Pittsburgh and Los Angeles with goals by Johnston Fairbairn MacGregor Ratelle Romanchych Shea Sabourin Evans Murphy Makin Lalonde and Redmond. The report covers power play goal timing and late rally details across several matchups.
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Pth
Gta
Montreal
Boston
Buffalo
Detroit
Toronto
Los Angeles
Pittsburgh
Atlante
Chicago
Dick Redmond
California
Johnston
Bill Fairbairn
Rangers
New York
Atlanta
Mike Murphy
St. Louis
Blues
Vancouver
Wayne Makin
Bobby Lalonde
Canucks
Korbut sidelined by spinal trouble after Munich fame
13 year old Soviet gymnast Olga Korbut, star of the Munich Olympics, suffers a spinal disc problem while touring Denmark. Senior trainer Larissa Latynina says rest at a Tskhaltubo spa is advised and no date is set for her return. Korbut, already a three gold and one silver medalist, eyes the 1976 Montreal Games with hope.
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Moscow
UPI
Olga Korbut
Larissa Stynyna
Olga
Denmark
Tskhaltubo
Caucasus
Latynana
Miss Korbut
Munich
Pacers top Western ABA. Tams slump to Eastern cellar
Indiana Pacers stay atop the Western Division after a 121 120 win over Memphis as George McGinnis scores 42 including the final second basket. Lee Davis leads the Tams with 36 while Freddie Lewin adds 31. Denver and San Diego win to stay near second place. Dallas falls to a late-game surge by San Diego.
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United Press International
Indiana
Memphis
Pacers
Tams
American Basketball Association
Garrett
Pats
Boston
UPI
Carl Garrett
New England Patriots
Ohe Vacers
George McGinnis
McGinnis
Pacer
Freddie Lewin
Lee Davis
Denver
San Niego
Rockets
Utah
Dallas
Byron Beck
Warren Jabali
Marvin Roberts
Willie Wise
San Diego
Bennington Crowned With Three State Sports Champions
A Bennington report celebrates three local state champions in six months. Ted Ripley’s Post 13 baseball squad showcased power and return-capability, while Anthony Country Club’s Scott Griffin and John Wilkinson faced a tight battle for Vermont amateur golf glory. Mt Anthony Union High School’s soccer team, a newcomer in a football-dominated school, proved resilient en route to the Vermont title, with Gorham later winning the New England championship. The community plans a fund drive, jacket, and home opener support to honor the athletes.
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Bennington
Vermont
Ted Ripley
New England
Ripley
Keene Scott Griffin
John Wilkinson
Anthony
Legion
Mt. Anthony Union
Lin
Griffin
Post 13
Patriots
Proctor
Gorham
N.E
Burlington
Jets Top Aeros 4 2 While Hull Bows to Restraining Order
Winnipeg Jets win 4-2 over Houston Aeros as Bobby Hull sits out with a Chicago restraining order. Chris Bordeleau scores twice with an assist to lift Winnipeg to first in the WHA Western Division. Alberta, Minnesota, Cleveland, Los Angeles, and Ottawa also post notable results in WHA action.
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United Press International
Bobby Hull
World Hockey Association
Winnipeg Jets
Hull
Winnipeg
Chicago
WHA
National Hockey League
Jets
Chris Bordeleau
Houston Aeros
Alberta
Oilers
Minnesota Fighting Saints
Cleveland
Los Angeles
Ottawa
Quebec
Bordeleau
Ab McDonald
Cal Swenson
Gordon Labassiere
Three Burr and Burton Athletes Earn MVL All Star Berths
Manchester reports Pete Cone, Herbie Spaulding and Nate Gaiotti received MVL recognition. Cone, offensive guard, anchored the Bulldog line and earned a spot on the Marble Valley League all star team. Spaulding earned MVL All Opponent Soccer team honors for stellar net play. Gaiotti received honorable mention for his work in the Burr and Burton backfield.
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Manchester
Burr
Burton
Pete Cone
Bill Tobin
Cone
Bulldog
Herbie Spaulding
MVS
Bulldog Nets
Spaulding
BBS
Nate Gaiotti
Burr and
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George Rubey
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Aeros
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Te Hampson
Fighting Saints
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Gerry Cheevers
Ron Buchanan
Bennnington
Progressive Building Supply Center
Depot Street
Sennington
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Adams Clothes Shop
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