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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1974
Page
6
George Foreman overwhelmed Ken Norton in five minutes at the Palacio, stopping the fight in the second round after a dominant display that prompted immediate talk of a potential rematch with Muhammad Ali. Norton started cautious, but Foreman with crushing right hands and a fierce left hook forced the stoppage at 2 minutes. Ali, ringside, predicted Foreman’s rise and vowed to face him for the title.
World heavyweight champion George Foreman retained his title by stopping Ken Norton and then set sights on a late September Africa bout with Muhammad Ali worth about $10 million. Norton, who had two prior famous battles with Ali, said Foreman was the better man and hinted at a rematch after the Ali bout. Foreman credited prayers and a hard right hand for finishing Norton, while noting a knee injury that he said did not hinder his performance.
Chicago White Sox star Dick Allen says he rebels against press and public demands. He notes his $250,000 salary makes him the highest paid player, yet he avoids interviews and autographs to stay focused. He jokes about a Hollywood double and says his routine is to practice early when crowds are small.
Wednesday games feature Virginia versus Carolina in Greensboro Kentucky at San Diego Indiana at San Antonio Denver at New York. Thursday fixtures include Kentucky at Memphis Indiana at Utah Denver at San Antonio. NBA divisions show Eastern Atlantic and Central, Western Midwest and Pacific with win percentages and clinched titles. The 1977 U.S. Open golf championship is set for Tulsa Oklahoma.
Utah Stars, already West Division champions, beat Kentucky 112-99 as Ron Boone with 22 and Willie Wise with 20 propelled the victory. Nets clinched a tie for the East crown, while San Diego Conquistadors beat Memphis 110-105 and Virginia Squires edged Carolina 106-104 behind Jim Eakins late jumper.
North Carolina State, champions of the NCAA tournament, were unanimously voted No 1 by The Associated Press panel. N C State received all 47 first place votes for 940 points, UCLA 2nd, Marquette 3rd, Maryland 4th, Notre Dame 5th, with Indiana 9th and Long Beach State in the Top 10.
Oakland owner Charles O. Finley predicts continued controversy and a third straight title as A's players air grievances over salaries and praise a strong pitching staff led by Hunter Holtzman Vida Blue. Reggie Jackson and Sal Bando top a powerful lineup while veteran stars eye another season with high payroll and a revamped coaching staff under Alvin Dark.
In Brooklyn federal court Michael Shagan vice president of the city Off Track Betting Corp says he is not sure if great handicapping or fixed races helped defendants win superfecta bets. Thirteen harness drivers and nine others face trial for allegedly fixing about 50 races at Yonkers and Roosevelt. Prosecution says Gerry Jr mastermind and $2.5 million in winning tickets were tied to the scheme. Shagan notes a spike in 3 dollar superfecta tickets and Judge Judd questions whether the bet could be honestly beaten.
Beverly Hills AP Portland Trail Blazers and Philadelphia 76ers with the league’s worst records will flip a 1946 half dollar to determine which team may draft UCLA center Bill Walton. The coin toss follows NBA governors meeting about adding a 19th franchise as bids from San Diego and New Orleans circulate.
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