Frazier Foreman Showdown Tests Career Resolve
UnD trained in Uniondale New York as Smokin Joe Frazier faces George Foreman in a high stakes bout likely to decide Frazier's remaining prospects. Foreman, 27, seeks to repeat Jamaica humiliation while trainer Eddie Futch urges composure and discipline for a potential title shot. The 10:30 p.m. EDT fight airs on closed circuit in 84 cities with a $1 million purse on the line for both fighters.
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Uniondale
N.Y
Smokin
Joe Frazier
George Foreman
Jamaica
George Benton
Eddie Futch
Frazier
Foreman
Goodby
Joe
Muhammad Ali
Futch
Jerry Quarry
Quarry
Ali
Philadelphia
Benton
George
ABA Fate Hangs On NBA Vote Amidmerger Talks
Louisville report notes the ABA faces collapse as NBA owners meet in Hyannis Mass to decide on merging four to six teams. If four join, initial fees total 4.5 million per club plus 3 million for Kentucky and Utah, with total costs around 7 million each. Kentucky Colonels move or fold hinges on outcome.
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ABA
National Basketball Association
Hyannis
Mass
NBA
John Y. Brown Jr
Ellie
Kentucky Colonels
Brown
Kentucky
Utah
Colonels
Louisville
Florida to Get NBA Franchise for 1976 77
HYANNIS MA AP The NBA likely will grant a Florida franchise for 1976 77. The Buffalo Braves could move to Hollywood Florida after a board vote on sale and transfer. A antitrust suit threat and a looming NBA ABA merger overshadow the proceedings.
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Hyannis
Mass
National Basketball Association
Florida
NBA
Board of Governors
Buffalo Braves
New York
Upstate
Buffalo
Leslie G. Foschio
Foschio
Paul Snyder
Irving Cowan
Diplomat Hotel
Hollywood
Fla
Braves
Snyder
Cape Cod
ABA
Larry O’brien
Tish Leads Tomboys In Tournament
In Birmingham, the Decatur Tomboys split four games in the Birmingham Invitational Fast-Pitch Tournament. Tish Carter threw her second no-hitter of the year, blanking Memphis Marquis 6-0. The Tomboys lost 7-6 to Memphis in their final game despite Lisa Bishop and Tina Luker homers. They beat Huntsville’s Flyers 6-1, but fell to the Southern Devils 6-4. Luker went 4-for-4 against Huntsville. JoAnn Bryson was the winning pitcher. The team, now 24-8, visits Gardendale Saturday and hosts Gardendale Sunday at Point Mallard.
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Birmingham
Decatur Tomboys
Tish Carter
Carter
Memphis Marquis
Tomboys
Memphis
Lisa Bishop
Tina Luker
Huntsville
Flyers
Southern Devils
JoAnn Bryson
Luker
Devils
Shirley Munn
Gardendale
Point Mallard
Aaron Powers Hammers Tanana in Milwaukee Rally
Hank Aaron launched a pivotal three run homer off Frank Tanana after a five run Brewers third inning to power Milwaukee past California 8-2. Don Money and Gary Sutherland also homered as Tanana allowed nine hits and eight runs before relief. Aaron extended his career homer record as the Brewers kept pace in the AL race.
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Milwaukee
Frank Tanana
Hank Aaron
Aaron
Tanana
Don Money
Gary Sutherland
Brewers
California Angels
Boston
Minnesota
Rick Wise
Kansas City
Detroit
Andy Hassler
Henry
Charlie Moore
Brewer
Sutherland
von Joshua
Money
Reds Keep On Truckin Stanhouse Screams At Teammates
Montreal’s Don Stanhouse vented in the dugout after a rough stretch, later tossing a three-hitter and his first major league shutout as the Expos beat the Padres 3-0. Bazooka like outburst followed by Barry Foote’s two run homer helped Montreal clinch the win. Cincinnati, Atlanta, and Pittsburgh won on the same night with Griffey, Foster, and Concepcion all delivering key plays.
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Frank Brown
Montreal
Don Stanhouse
San Diego Stadium
Expos
Stanhouse
Barry Foote
Pete Mackanin
Padres
Gene Locklear
Cincinnati
Chicago
Atlanta
St. Louis
Pittsburgh
Houston
Gilliam Bargain For The Saints
New Orleans Saints acquire quarterback Joe Gilliam from Pittsburgh via waivers for $100. Coach Hank Stram says Gilliam is one of the NFL’s finest young QBs and despite past issues, they will judge him themselves. Gilliam, a top passer, had been waived after a year of mutual disillusionment.
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NEW Orleans
Hank Stram
New Orleans Saints
Pittsburgh Steelers
Joe Gilliam
Pittsburgh
Gilliam
Stram
Seattle
Seahawks
Kansas City Chiefs
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American Basketball Association
World Football League
Los Angeles
Denver
San Antonio
Indiana
Henry Aaron
Milwaukee Brewers
California
Tish
Hammer
Hanceville
Hanceville Lions Club
Alabama Show Horse Association
Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders and Exhibitors Association
Hanceville Field
J. D. Rogers
Nettleton
Miss
Clyde Butts
Blountsville
Beecher Hyde
Boaz
Jim Moody
Ala
Gorman Thomas
Ney
Sox
Twins
Rod Carew
Shirley Babashoff
Munich
Berry Terrell
Wise
Royals
Tigers
Fred Patek
al Fitzmorris
Frank MacMahon
Reds
Cubs
Ken Griffey
Dave Concepcion
Gary Nolan
Concepcion
George Foster
Rick Monday
Cincin
Nati
Cardinals
Andy Messersmith
Pirates
Astros
al Oliver
Tommy Helms
Jerry Reuss
Saints
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