Ali Captivates Boston Crowd In Exhibition Showdown
Muhammad Ali headlines a Boston exhibition night, sparring rounds with five pro fighters and drawing cheers as he keeps fit for a potential return bout with Joe Frazier. Griffith defeats DeNucci in a controversial 12 round decision.
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Margaret Court Retires From Virginia Slims Clash
Margaret Court, 30, collapses with leg trouble in a third set against 15 year old Jeanne Evert at the Virginia Slims Championship in Boca Raton. Court had won the second set 6 2 after dropping the first 7 6, with Evert reflecting on the upset. Officials award Court the $4,000 first round prize.
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Cincinnati Wins NL Pennant on Ninth Inning Wild Pitch
Cincinnati defeats Pittsburgh 4-3 to capture the National League pennant as Bob Moose uncorks a ninth inning wild pitch in the decisive game of the playoffs. Detroit tops Oakland 4-3 on Jim Northrup's bases‑loaded single in the 10th to tie the AL series at two games each. Bobby Winkles named Angels manager replacing Del Rice. Margaret Court default ends round in Virginia Slims event. United States leads women’s World Amateur team championship with 140 of 145. Browns acquire Rich Jackson from Denver for a future draft pick. Bridgeport remains undefeated atop New England intercollegiate soccer ratings. Changling Season Purse goes to First Flag at Rockingham Park.
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Louisiana Tech Tops AP Poll for Division Football Honors
The Associated Press rankings place Louisiana Tech at number one with seven first place votes and 310 points, overtaking Delaware which had 302 points. North Dakota moves to third as Tennessee State slips to ninth. California Poly San Luis Obispo debuts at fourth with a 4-0 record.
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Allen Ahead in NFL Coaching Wins Record for 1972
George Allen of the Washington Redskins led NFL coaches entering the 1972 season with a 58-21-5 record and a .734 winning percentage. Bud Grant of the Minnesota Vikings followed at .687 with 45-21-3. Tom Landry had the most wins at 88 but also 72 losses.
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Lakers rout Kings in season opener as NBA shows strength
The Los Angeles Lakers overwhelmed the Cincinnati Royals later known as the Kansas City Omaha Kings 129 to 94 in Omaha as Jim McMillian scored 23 and Wilt Chamberlain grabbed 11 first half boards. Nate Archibald led KC OK with 31 points. Seattle beat Philadelphia 100 101 and Boston defeated Detroit 121 108 in other games. Spencer Haywood 22 points 13 rebounds for Seattle. Fred Carter top Philadelphia with 23.
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Whalers Debut In WHA Against Blazers In Boston
New England Whalers open in the World Hockey Association facing Johnny McKenzie and the Philadelphia Blazers at the Garden. Guided by Jack Kelley the Whalers feature Teddy Green, Tom Webster, Larry Pleau and other former Bruins stars alongside BC alumni Tim Sheehy and John Cunneen.
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