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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1975
Page
9
In Los Angeles Jimmy The Greek notes Frazier’s strong form and predicts a 2-1 edge for Ali in Manila. He also previews NFL and college football lines with Jim Plunkett’s injury risk, Jets as AFC East contenders, and Boston College Irish clash with Notre Dame plus a Red Sox win over Milwaukee.
Muhammad Ali, preparing to defend his heavyweight title against Joe Frazier in Manila on Sept 30 and amid plans to retire, says he dislikes Frazier but will not rope-a-dope. He boasts he can beat Frazier, Foreman, and Norton, weighs about 225 pounds, and hints at entering the ministry after fighting.
Dodgers announce the rehiring of Walt Alston on a 23rd one year contract. He says the team can rebound next year with run production and defense, noting Hooton and Rhoden should return strong. Hooton added a 10 game winning streak to reach 16-9.
Standings show Milwaukee at Boston postponed by rain and Baltimore, Detroit leading with 6-4, 11 in Cleveland at New York postponed. Several games listed with pitchers and records including Oakland at Minnesota and Chicago at Texas among others with Sunday matchups Montreal at Pittsburgh Philadelphia at Chicago and New York at St. Louis among planned showcases.
The Orioles, mired eight games behind Boston, win seven of nine on the road as Earl Weaver's team returns to form. They beat the Detroit Tigers 6-4 in 11 innings to close within four and a half games of the Red Sox with a playoff push in sight.
Boston manager Darrell Johnson stays calm as Baltimore slips within four and a half games. Orioles beat Detroit in 11 innings while Boston awaits makeup twin bill with Milwaukee and two crucial tests next week.
USC freshman turned tailback Bell rushed for a school record 256 yards and scored four touchdowns on runs of 8 6 1 and 1 yards as the No. 5 Trojans routed Duke 35 7. He previously showed fullback duties and a strong all around rushing style. Other games feature Texas Arlington upsetting TCU 24 7 and major teams opening the college season with Oklahoma Michigan Ohio State Nebraska Auburn Texas A M Notre Dame and others in action across the top twenty.
The St. Louis Cardinals beat the New York Mets 5-1 to stay 7 4 games behind the Pittsburgh Pirates with a three game series left in St. Louis. The Pirates lead the NL East by 5 1/2 games aided by Dave Parker's three run homer and Bob Moose relief.
New England clears for Sunday behind Neil Graff as starter with Jim Plunkett sidelined by injury. Jets rely on Namath returning after cramps as Graff and coach Fairbanks prepare for a precautionary lineup.
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