Ali Avenages Norton in Final Round Split Verdict
Muhammad Ali rallied in the 12th round to a blistering head attack, securing a split 12 round decision over Ken Norton at the Forum in Inglewood. Norton pressed with body work before Ali’s late flurry, in a fight that restores Ali as a challenger to George Foreman.
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Aaron's 710th Lifetime Home Run Sparks Braves 10-4 Win
Aaron hit his 710th lifetime homer, tying Babe Ruth's total, as the Braves defeated the Giants 10-4 at Atlanta Stadium. He left the game after a homer and a stomach ailment, while Johnson tied the major league lead with his 40th homer as Thomas earned the win.
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Injuries To Key Players Have Cooled Off Dolphins
Miami enters the season opener versus San Francisco with defense and injury concerns. Key players out or limited include Jim Dunaway, Mandy Moore, Mike Kadish, Otto Stowe, Paul Warfield, Jim Del Gaizo, Earl Morrall uncertainty, Jim Kiick injury, Lloyd Mumphord, Howard Kindig and Ed Jenkins. Despite losses, Csonka Morris remain healthy as Shula weighs roster gaps and special teams struggles.
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Ford Paces Indians Past Yankees 3-2
Ted Ford paced the Indians to a 3-2 win at Yankee Stadium beating the Yankees. Ford singled for Cleveland’s first run then tripled and scored the second as Dick Tidrow earned the victory. Charlie Spikes and Frank Duffy keyed the middle innings while Ron Blomberg homered for New York.
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Merritt Stoppes Terrell In First Round Fight
Jeff Merritt, 19-1-1, stops Ernie Terrell at 2:42 of the first round in a 10 round heavyweight bout in New York. Terrell, 45-9, wobbling early, is halted after Merritt lands a dominant left hook and series of punches near the ropes. Randy Neumann also stops Pedro Agosto in the ninth, with Agosto suffering a broken nose and a late knockdown.
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Newcombe Aims for No 1 After U S Open Triumph
Australian star John Newcombe won the U S Open final over Jan Kodes at the West Side Tennis Club, declaring his goal to be No 1. He hints at Davis Cup impact as Australia faces Czechoslovakia in Melbourne, with potential lineup including Laver if he plays.
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Bolin Saves 4-3 Boston Win Over Orioles in Baltimore
Red Sox relief ace Bob Bolin earned his 12th save as Boston held off Baltimore 4-3. Tiant stranded a bases loaded jam in the ninth after two seventh inning runs, preserving a Oriole lead and trimming Baltimore's margin in the AL East. Carlton Fisk contributed two RBIs, with Yastrzemski and Miller also driving in runs to build a 4-1 lead.
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Twins Edge Rangers 5-4 in Bloomington
Bobby Darwin delivered a seventh inning RBI single to cap Minnesota's 5-4 win over Texas in Bloomington. Eric Soderholm tripled to open the late rally, as reliever Ray Corbin picked up the win while Billy Martin suffered his first loss since taking Rangers job.
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Evert Top Seed in $40,600 Women’s Tennis Tourney
In Charlotte, AP reports Chris Evert is seeded No 1 and Evonne Goolagong No 2 in a $40,000 women’s tennis tourney opening Tuesday. A 32-player field will compete for $10,000 first prize at Olde Providence Racquet and Swim Club over six days.
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Brewers Top Tigers By 6 To 5
Milwaukee keeper Jim Colborn pitched a complete game as the Brewers defeated the Detroit Tigers 6 to 5. George Scott delivered a two run single in the fifth to break a 2-2 tie, Dave May added a two run homer, Tim Johnson provided an insurance run, and Darrell Porter stole second and Gorman Thomas homered. The Tigers had taken a 2-0 lead on an unearned run and tripled to score in the third before Milwaukee tied the game with May’s 25th homer in the third.
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Smiling Reds Manager Cautious On West Title Hope
Sparky Anderson smiles as Cincinnati Reds sweep a doubleheader from the Atlanta Braves and extend their NL West lead to three games over the Dodgers. With 18 games left, Cincinnati aims to finish strong and claim the pennant, while acknowledging a tough road ahead. The Reds showcased an 18-hit attack in a 14-6 opener win and a 7-0 shutout in the nightcap, as Anderson juggled lineup decisions and stressed staying focused for the stretch run.
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Quarry Stops Doyle In Fourth Round On Ali Norton Card
Jerry Quarry knocks down Tony Doyle twice and stops him at 1 38 of the fourth round on the Muhammad Ali Ken Norton bill at the Forum. Referee John Thomas halted the fight with Doyle in a corner. Both boxers weighed 2021 pounds.
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Major League Standings Tuesday Probable Pitchers
American League matchups list key pitchers for games at 7 30 p m through 11 p m including Boston at Baltimore and Chicago at California National League notes games at 2 30 p m to 10 30 p m with Pirates Cubs Mets and Dodgers. Giants cut three players to reach the 40 man limit.
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