North Carolina and South Carolina Battle For ACC Title
In the 1971 ACC tournament final at Greensboro Coliseum North Carolina meets South Carolina after a dramatic weekend set. Carolina dominates early but South Carolina rallies led by John Roche to win by eight as Roche claims MVP honors. The win secures a place in the Eastern Regionals in Raleigh.
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Frazier beats Ali in boxing's richest bout at MSG
Joe Frazier, dubbed the Black Marciano, defeats Muhammad Ali by decision in a 15 round championship fight at Madison Square Garden. Ali suffers a blood clot, is hospitalized, and promoters already plan a bigger rematch with Chartwell Enterprises holding return contracts for both fighters. The Los Angeles Forum is eyed as a likely site next year.
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Frazier floors Ali to stay heavyweight champ
New York AP report says Joe Frazier dominated Muhammad Ali in a five round decision to retain the heavyweight title. Frazier’s 15th round left hook floored Ali, who left with jaw bruises and a blood clot but no fracture. Frazier declared he whipped them all and hinted at future plans with manager Yancey Durham.
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We ll Be Back Bandini Claims We ll Be Back
Muhamad Ali lost to Joe Frazier in a 15 round decision after a three year layoff. Ali’s jaw was bruised but not broken and his camp vowed a comeback. Brown said Ali predicted a return to the title as soon as he recovers.
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ACC Basketball All Star Team Selections Announced
USC leads with Charlie Davis of Wake Forest and John Roche of South Carolina on the first team as the Atlantic Coast Conference writers name their 1969 all star five. Dennis Wuycik of North Carolina Randy Denton of Duke and Tom Owens of South Carolina join Davis and Roche on the first squad. Parkhill Karl Gerry Leftwich and O Brien headline the second team with Davis and Roche as top scorers and Denton leading in rebounds.
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