Pearl Bailey Comments on Foreman Frazier Boxing Showdown
Jown Ryan Pearl, known as Pearl Bailey, served as color commentator for the Kingston Jamaica Sunshine Showdown where George Foreman defeated Joe Frazier by KO in 40 minutes. She cites Frazier’s self-doubt and laments modern boxing’s drift from old glamour, praising Ali and Sugar Ray while imagining a future stable of fighters.
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Marciano
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Joe Louis
Sugar Ray
Graziano
Newspaper Enterprise Assn
Aggies land top-rated recruits from Permian and others
A&M signed All-State quarterback David Shipman and linebacker Grady Wilkerson from Odessa Permian, along with tackle Jimmy Dean from Brazoswood and tight end Dennis Swilley of Pine Bluff. Shipman praised A&M's offer for a chance to start in the Wishbone, while Baylor and Houston also added bluechip players including Alcy Jackson from Dallas South Oak Cliff.
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Brazoswood
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Pine Bluff
Shipman
Dean
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Permian
Houston
Texas
Baylor
Wilson Whitley
Bren
Quarry to wed in Playa Del Rey this Saturday
Box er Mike Quarry the North American light heavyweight champion will marry Ticia DeCara this Saturday at a church in suburban Playa Del Rey. They will honeymoon at Lake Tahoe and reside in San Luis Obispo. Quarry is 36-1 at 21 years old and DeCara is 22. They met recently while Quarry trained for a bout.
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Lake Tahoe
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Arkansas Events and Sports Schedule Card
On the Road in Arkansas lists a mid century calendar of events across cities including Hot Springs Fort Smith Little Rock and others with sports shows tours contests skeet shoots concerts and fairs. Notable items include the Thoroughbred Race Meet at Oaklawn Park and the Arkansas National Bass Tournament at Lake Ouachita with multiple dates across February to March.
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Little Rock
Fort Sith
Ozark Mountain Music Makers
Salem
Cleveland Co
Rison
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Fordyce
Beedeville
Fans questioned on tickets and TV in football probe
Congress probes pro football television blackouts by surveying season ticket holders nationwide. About 8,200 forms from random ticketholders were mailed by the House Commerce Committee subcommittee chaired by Rep. Harley Staggers. Answers feed a computer analysis led by ex-Browns QB Frank Ryan, with results due in about a month.
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Special Investigations Subcommittee
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Cleveland Browns
Frank Ryan
National Football League
Hope School Menu This Week at Hope Arkansas
Week menu shows Hope School offerings with Baked Chicken, Chili Con Carne, Hot Dopp, hamburgers, and various sides for Grade and Junior High. Faculty listings and newspaper masthead follow with addresses, staff roles, and subscription rates.
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Hempstead
Nevada
Lafayette
Howard, Pike
Clark Counties
Arkansas
Baseball labor problems move to another inning
Baseball labor talks stretch into a new phase as 24 player reps review the owners latest offer. Marvin Miller says the plan likely goes to the full membership, potentially delaying the March 1 camp opening. Arbitration is urged by management, while players push issues on minimum salaries the reserve clause and pension benefits.
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Hal Bock
Associated Press
NEW York
Marvin Miller
Major League Baseball Players Association
Miller
John Gaherin
Ali Preps For Bugner Fight Despite Long Spars
Muhammad Ali sparred 10 rounds two days before facing Joe Bugner in Las Vegas. Trainer Angelo Dundee said Ali trains up to fight time, while Bugner, a 22-year-old Hungarian-born contender, showed reduced energy. Betting action was light as Ali held an 8-1 edge in the odds.
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