May 1 title bout set with Ali Lyle in Las Vegas
Heavyweight champion Muhammad Ali faces Ron Lyle in a May 16 title defense in Las Vegas to be shown live on ABC. Ali could earn 1 million while Lyle takes 100,000, with Don King Productions co-promoting the telecast. King envisions a later Cairo big fight and possible opponents. Lyle has faced setbacks including a failed MSG bout, legal trouble, and current bail on felony charges.
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New York
Iap
Muhammad Ali
Herbert Muhammad
Ali
Chicago
Ron Lyle
Las Vegas
ABC
Irwin Rosee
Lyle
Bill Daniels
Utah Stars
Joe Frazil
Ron Stander
Don King Productions, Inc
Video Techniques, Inc
George Foreman
Africa
Chuck Wenner
Cleveland Coliseum
King
Alf-Lyle
Carlos Monzon
Robert Duran
Egypt
Foreman
Joe Frazier
Cairo
Millwood Bass Tournament Opens With Hefty $3,000 Top Prize
Registration for the second annual $10,000 Singles Bass Tournament at Cypress Slough Landing begins tonight at Millwood Lake. About 50 anglers have entered, with Gene Moore among contenders after recent bragging rights in a Bass Casters Association event. Top prize is $3,000. top 30 places receive money. entry fee $100. Proceeds support scouting programs.
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Millwood Lake
Ark
Caddo Area
Cypress Slogh Landing
Gene Moore
Nashville Downs Hope Bobcats In Extra Innings
Nashville edged Hope 3-2 in extra innings as Scrap pers scored twice in the eighth and Hope answered once in the bottom. Jim Rhodes and Wyatt McGaugh each went 2 for 3 with doubles for Nashville, while Ron Townsend took the loss for Hope. Hope falls to 0-2, next game Monday at Fair Park against Lewisville. The Bobcats, coached by Bill Stainton, visit Nashville next week for a final meeting.
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Nashville
Hope Bobcat Baseballers
Scrappers
Hope
Doug Allen
Mark Harris
Ron Townsend
Jim Rhodes
Wyatt McGaugh
Fair Park
Lewisville Red Devils
Bobcats
HSU
Bill Stainton
Weiskopf Leads Greensboro Open With 64 In Windy Round
Tom Weiskopf fired a seven under par 64 to take a three stroke lead in the opening round of the Greater Greensboro Open. The day featured gusts over 50 mph, trees down, and scoring halted at one point. Dave Hill stood second after a 67, while Palmer Snead and others posted high numbers in tough conditions.
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Lake
Spring Hill
Hope High Gym
Oak Grove
D & L Construction Co
Perry's
Luke's
Couns
Greensboro
N.C
Tom Weiskopf
Weiskopf
Johnny Miller
Sedgefield Country Club
Dave Hill
Hill
Arnold Palmer
Sam Snead
Gary Player
Billy Casper
Rob Charles Shivered
Lee Trevino
Miller
Kentucky Derby Hopefuls Vie In Arkansas Derby Gotham Mile
As many as 25 eligibles race for Derby tickets in Arkansas Derby and Gotham Mile. Colonel Power leads the Arkansas field after two seconds and a prior win streak, with Lefty and Lammie Trail among Gotham contenders. Other notable events include Tren ton, Berkeley Handicap, Fort Lauderdale, Phoenix, Flirtation, and San Sameon. The Derby at Churchill Downs on May 3 remains the focus, with Colonel Power seeking a peak performance after recent losses to Master Derby.
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Louisville
Gotham
Aquejuet
Trenton
Garden State
Golden Gate
Fort Lauderdale
Gulfstream
Phoenix
Keeneland
Pimlico
Santa Anita
America
Churchill Downs
Colonel Power
Fair Grounds
Diplomat Way
Robert Lehmann
Bob Clayton
Pedro Diaz
Gatch
Flash
Panama
Fred Hooper
Doug
Lefty
Hardware
Meadow Stable
Secretariat
Hialeah
John Tweedy Jr
Lammie Trail
Flori
Prince Astro wins Count Fleet Handicap at Oaklawn Park
Prince Astro owned by C L Warner led entering the turn and stretched to a clear victory in the $25000-added Count Fleet Handicap at Oaklawn Park. Ridden by Danny Whited the 45 favorite paid 2.60 2.40 and 2.20, Silver Doctor finished second with 3 and 2.20, Faneuil Boy paid 9.40 for show. The 5 year old completed the six furlongs in 1 10.0 as he overtook Pleasure Castle and Hart of the Sea.
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Hot Springs. Ark
Prince Astro
C. L. Warner
Silver Doctor
Oaklawn Park
Danny Whited
Ay Dan Lasater
Pleasure Castle
Whitt
Ear
Solunar Tables Schedule From Knight's Tables
Solunar Periods are listed from Richard Alden Knight's SOLUNAR TABLES. Plan days to fish or hunt during these times to maximize sport.
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Richard Alden Knight
Gow Caser
Question column on NBA trades and football trivia
Readers ask about a Lakers Bulls deal for Bob Love and discuss the real events around Hank Martin and baseball agents. The piece also covers Abner Haynes AFL history and NCAA tournament expansion plus who is the oldest pro football touchdown scorer.
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Lakers
Chicago Bulls
Bob Lave
Gino LaMont
Garden Grove
Calif
Bill Sharman
Love
Bulls
Billy Martin
Texas Rangers
Martin
L.A
Denton
Tex
Burt Hawkins
Rangers
Hawkins
Dallas
Bobby Brown
Brown
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the Garden
Ali-Lyle
Jimmy Young
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Dale Tooley
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Millwood Tourney
Arkadelphia
National Association of Intercollgiate
Henderson State University
Duke Wells
Henderson
NAIA
Ehalamar Lucian Rosa O
Wisconsin
Parksyde
Ceylon
Hot&springs
Vols and Weldings
Harvey Tester
Honey Mark
R. F. Roberts
Jack Mayhall
King Jody
Marauding
Brumagen Cattle Co
Glen Bernis
H. J Uden
Mine
My Friend
Gus
N’ville
Bunt
Billy Burton
Harvey Peltier
Lenuths
Everglades
Swift
Jose Martin
Bay Shore
Cynthia Paipps’ Singh
Bombay Duck
Media
Tass
Kalong
Round Table
T. V. Trail
Mr. Duds
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Naturally Bold
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Rick's Jet
Royal Legacy
Heed the Word
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Stagong Area
FBI
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Patty Hearst
Abner
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Johnny Wooden
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Lola
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Keith Johnson
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Geo
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