Frazier Holds Favor Over Ellis In Madison Square Garden Bout
Gospel singer Jimmy Ellis and Joe Frazier meet tonight for the heavyweight title at Madison Square Garden. Frazier is a heavy betting favorite in Las Vegas at 6-1 and about 5-1 in New York, with manager Yank Durham predicting a knockout. Ellis and his camp express cautious optimism though forecasts vary on rounds. The bout is set for 10:30 p.m. with El lis seeking a major upset.
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Rockwood Cagers Win 11th Game
Rockwood Academy remains 11 1 after defeating Quinnipiac College freshmen 109 95 in Rockwood gym. Nate Carter led with 25 points, followed by 22 from Larry McNeill and 16 each from Henry Price Johnny Walker and George Szczerba. Quinnipiac's Franklin Johnson topped their side with 26 points. Upcoming games include Cornwall Academy freshmen and Manhattan College freshmen at Pittsfield. Officials were Sam Levine and Joba Delle Giestina.
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Foreman Peralta Heavyweight Bout To Be Shown On Closed Circuit
The 10 round heavyweight bout between Gregorio Peralta of Argentina and George Foreman will air on closed circuit TV at 129 locations with over 500000 seats. New York area blackout but radio broadcast on Mutual. The bout may also be seen via satellite in Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Mexico, South America, parts of Europe and Asia. Foreman has 24 pro wins with 21 knockouts. Ellis recently defeated by, and training ties to Cassius Clay. Referee and two judges to be named ringside. NYSA rules apply with eight ounce gloves and a 13th round caveat.
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Carr aims at Romano after Perez win
NORTH ADAMS local boxing card adds a twist as Buddy Carr of Lowell chases a shot at Al Romano’s New England welterweight title after facing Isi dro Perez in eight rounds. Carr’s bold letter to promoter Sam Silverman and the Massachusetts Boxing Commission sparks talk of forfeits and a potential title shot if he defeats Perez.
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Ex-Champs Cruz and Ortiz Said on Plane That Crashed
New York reports claimed two former world lightweight boxing champions were aboard a twin engine jet that crashed into the sea with 97 aboard after lifting off from Santo Domingo. Names given were Carlos Teo Cruz and Carlos Orliz, though locals in New York said Ortiz was seen there earlier.
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Windsor Mountain School drills past Milford in 42-37 win
Windsor Mountain School kept its nine game win streak alive by defeating Milford Academy 42-37 in an independent home game. Mike Pettus scored 25 and Mike Boyd added 16 in the fourth quarter as Windsor Mountain led 31-24 entering the final period.
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Napoles Retains World Welter Title in 14th Round Win
Jose Napoles of Mexico City defeated Ernie Lopez 14 rounds and 2 minutes 38 seconds into the 15th to keep his world welterweight crown at the Forum in Los Angeles in front of 17,001 fans. Lopez, the No 1 challenger, was knocked down three times and stopped by referee Larry Rozadilla.
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McMahon Leads 209 in Silver Lake Dodge Race Forecast
Tr ish Pat McMahon a Lowell school teacher born in Ireland led a field of 209 distance runners in Silver Lake Dodge's fourth annual road race from Hopkinton to Newton about 19 miles. He is the defending champion and finished eighth in the Boston Marathon last April, favored to repeat. Dartmouth Clinches Winter Carnival Ski Meet Title as Indians win all four events and top the standings with 492.2 points. Middlebury second with 378, New Hampshire 372.5, Dartmouth Freshmen 366.5, Vermont 360.9.
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Times Changed for Berkshire Interscholastic Games
Due to winter vacation Berkshire County schools shifted Tuesday contest times from 7 15 p m Most matches begin at 7 15 with a few at 8 00 including Pittsfield High St Joseph s North Adams McCann Tech and Monument Mountain The standings show Taconic in second place with a 7 3 record and Lenox leading the Southern Berkshire League undefeated at 9 0 The schedule includes bouts at Pittsfield Boys Club North Adams Armory Great Barrington and Williamstown with key clashes shaping league titles and race for playoff spots
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Week's Schedule of High School Basketball Games
Tomorrow's slate features Taconic at Brury St Josephs at Mt Graylock and Pittsfield at Wahconah among others. Friday lineup includes St Josephs at Taconic Adams at St Josephs Pittsfield at Wahconah Mt Greylock at Drury and Mt Everett at Monument.
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Lenox Varsity Hockey Wins 5-2 Over Taconic
Lenox School varsity hockey team defeated Taconic High School 5-2 in the second game of a doubleheader at the Sports Center on Saturday night. Pittsfield High School fell 3-1 to Lenox in the opener. The results did not affect Western Massachusetts Hockey League standings for either Pittsfield school.
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