Boxing odds tilt toward Joe Frazier in Manila title bout
Las Vegas odds maker notes Muhammad Ali slips from favorite to 8-5 underdog as Joe Frazier impresses in Los Angeles workouts. The piece recalls past close fights, notes Ali’s nose abrasion, and cites promoter Jerry Perenchio predicting a Frazier knockout while urging Ali to slim below 225 pounds by September 30.
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Muhammad Ali Versus Frazier Norton Looms in Manila Build Up
In Manila for the upcoming October fight, Muhammad Ali heats up the scene with a sermon about a holy war while Joe Frazier stays focused on training. Ken Norton, the only man besides Frazier to beat Ali on a decision, aims for a title shot.
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Baseball Standings and Tuesday Schedule Summary
Standings show Cleveland 7 Milwaukee 6 Boston 6 New York 4 Kansas City 2 Texas 1 California 3 Chicago 0 Minnesota 2 Oakland 1. Tuesday games list Detroit at Baltimore Milwaukee at Cleveland Boston at New York Texas at Kansas City Minnesota at Oakland Chicago at California with multiple n indicated.
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Red Sox edge Yankees 6 4 as Johnson debuts with three hits
Deron Johnson shines in first Boston game after being acquired from Chicago. He trio of hits and a run batted in help lift the Red Sox past the Yankees 6 4. Denny Doyle and Fred Lynn also contribute with multi hit performances while Rick Wise earns his 19th win.
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Johnson Shocked by Sale on Westbound Plane Ride
Deron Johnson, 37, the Red Sox’s new slugger, learned during a Chicago to Boston flight that he had been sold from the White Sox for cash and a player to be named later. The trade followed Jim Rice’s season-ending injury, and Johnson hopes to help Boston in the pennant drive and potential playoffs.
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Pirates Clinch NL East In Victory Over Phillies
The Pirates clinched the NL East title with an 11-3 win over the Phillies as Danny Ozark admitted his team was out of contention. Pittsburgh built a 6-3 lead through seven innings and scored five in the eighth to seal the victory. Dave Parker and Richie Zisk drove in four runs each, while Bruce Kison and Kent Tekulve combined on a seven-hitter.
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Raiders top Dolphins in opener despite injuries
Oakland defeats Miami 31 21 as Kelvin Korver suffers season knee injury and Marv Hubbard sidelined for three weeks. Ken Stabler directs offense while Harold Hart returns a kickoff for 102 yards and three fourth quarter interceptions seal the win.
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