Ali Admits Frazier Won Fight as He Withdraws from Postfight Scene
Muhammad Ali conceded after the bout that Joe Frazier earned the victory. The heavyweight showdown at Madison Square Garden drew record live gate and substantial TV revenue, with Frazier favored on scorecards and Ali briefly hospitalised for jaw soreness.
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Dave Anderson
New York Times News Service
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Muhammad Ali
Joe Frazier
Jack Kent Cooke
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Cassius Clay
Supreme Court
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Indians consider sharing home with New Orleans
Gabe Paul says directors discussed a proposal to move some 1974 Indians games to New Orleans but no action was taken. A fact finding committee will report to the American League in March on the plan's financial feasibility.
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Gabe Paul
Cleveland Indians Baseball Club
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Pro Football Preview From New York Sports Desk
Seven of eight playoff teams decided with Los Angeles or San Francisco awaiting today’s games. Key matchups include Philadelphia at New York Giants and Detroit at San Francisco with division titles and berths on the line. Betting cues note San Francisco favored. other picks include Atlanta over New Orleans and Minnesota over Chicago.
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William N. Wallace
New York Times News Service
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Philadelphia
Giants
Rocky Thompson
Joe Morrison
Eagles
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49Ers
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Minnesota
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Saints
Archie Manning
Chicago
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Gary Cuozzo
Bears
Jim Dooley
Curt Watson Eligible to Return for Liberty Bowl
Fullback Curt Watson, who has been sidelined by a fractured rib, is expected to play against Arkansas in the Liberty Bowl. Coach Bill Battle said Watson will have a protective belt and the team is preparing as if he will suit up, noting his UT career rushing record and recent return to practice.
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Bob Anderson
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Daryle Lamonica
Cincinnati
JETS
Ken Anderson
Augustana College
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SAN Diego
Houston
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John Hadl
Oilers
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Jerry
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Tennessee
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Smead Keeps Golf Lead at Moroccan International Grand Prix
Jerry Heard clings to first place at the 54 hole mark of the Moroccan International Golf Grand Prix in Rabat with a par 73 to reach 217 two under. Lanny Wadkins two behind, J C Snead third at 220, as Americans claim five top spots amid royal spectators and a pro am format.
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Morocco
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Heard
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Orville Moody
John Miller
Miller
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Snead
Tony Jacklin
England
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Spain
Ettore Della Torre
Italy
Bernard Gallacher
Jean Garaialde
France
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Robert Trent Jones
Sidi Mohammed
Sam Snead
Hassan II
Lauderdale Star Signs Florence State Grant
Florence State University signed nine recruits for the 1972 season headlined by Lauderdale County star Flornece Weigart. The Rogersville back listed 33 rushing touchdowns over two seasons and 1 027 rushing yards in 1971 plus 340 receiving yards. The class includes linemen from Tennessee Military Institute and other Florence/Alabama programs.
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Tim Weigart
Lauderdale County High
Rogersville
Tigers
Florence State
University
Weigart
LCHS
Tennessee Military Institute
Sweetwater
Tommy Baker
Memphis
Bill Haney
Fayetteville
TMI
Jim Ezell
Bulldogs Rally to Beat Rhode Island in HUNTINGTON Consolation
Mississippi State upset Rhode Island 86-72 in the Marshall Memorial tournament consolation. Jeff Watkins led with 21 points as MSU earned 38 free throws and five players in double figures, erasing a halftime 35-33 edge and pulling away after 10:40 to go.
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W.va
Mississippi State
Bulldogs
Rhode Island
Marshall University
Marshall
St. John’s
New York
Rams
Jeff Watkins
BYU Wins Thriller for 3rd Place in Jayhawk Tournament
Kresimir Cosic drew BYU from behind with a late flurry of free throws to beat Cincinnati 82-79 for third in the Jayhawk Basketball Tournament. He key scored late, giving BYU a 70-69 lead, then extended it to three points with 2:42 left. Cincinnati stayed within one point until the end with Batts’ late free throws.
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Associated Press
Lawrence
Kan
Kresimir Cosic
Brigham Young
Cincinnati
Jayhawk
Southern California
Kansas
Cosic
BYU
Cougars
Lloyd Batts
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