Casey Stengel Dead at 85. end of an era for baseball
Casey Stengel, the beloved "Old Perfesser" and ambassador of baseball, died at Glendale Memorial Hospital at 10:58 p.m. PDT after a battle with cancer. He was 85, survived by his widow Edna, married in 1924. A legend who bridged eras with humor and insight, Stengel's impact and stories endure in the sport.
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Ali Taunts Frazier In Manila Ahead Of Heavyweight Fight
Muhammad Ali taunts Joe Frazier as both men prepare for their 15 round world heavyweight title bout in Manila. Ali predicts annihilation while Frazier vows to stay and fight, with gates forecast over 1.8 million dollars and 69 countries to view via closed circuit TV.
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FANSCORE idea pitched to boost football scoring
C W Staley of Vinton touts FANSCORE a patent pending football scoring device. A hoop system adds five points when a ball passes through during a kick. The businessman emphasizes consumer ease and fan involvement while noting mixed interest from promoters.
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Bubba Smith Finalizes Deal With Houston Oilers
Former All-Pro defensive end Bubba Smith agreed to terms with the Houston Oilers and will start workouts today. The 6-2, 265-pound lineman, brother of Oiler Tody Smith, watched Houston defeat San Diego 33-17 in the Astrodome Sunday and spoke with Oilers officials after being released by the Oakland Raiders earlier this year.
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Wash Sophs Rally To 27 12 Victory Over Muscatine
Vern Brown scored three touchdowns to spark the Washington sophomores in a 27 12 comeback win over Muscatine. Doug Klima also found the end zone for Wash.
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Moore undergoes knee surgery ends season for Iowa
Iowa sophomore defensive end Dean Moore had successful knee ligament repair surgery and will miss the rest of the season. Coach Bob Cummings said Moore injured in the 30-10 loss to Penn State and will be replaced by senior Mark Phillips, with freshman Bobby Hill stepping to No 2. The team, 8-3, prepared for Saturday’s home game vs Southern California with a 90 minute workout. Mar ion freshmen beat West Delaware 26-6 as Brad Albaugh scored twice.
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WBA Opens 54th Convention in Manila
The World Boxing Association began its 54th annual convention in Manila, denying UN reports it would move due to the Philippines anti apartheid policy. Host officials led by WBA President Dr. Elias Cordova of Panama opened with ripening ceremonies.
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