Ali Ellis to Clash in Houston Closed Circuit Bout
Muhammad Ali and Jimmy Ellis, former heavyweight champions, plan a closed circuit clash aimed for July 26 at the Houston Astrodome. A noon news conference with Top Rank’s Bob Arum will finalize a major fight as both seek another shot at Joe Frazier.
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Tony Doyle
George Chuvalo
Petty May Be NASCAR’s Millionaire by July Fourth
Daytona Beach AP Richard Petty, 33, of Randleman North Carolina, could become NASCAR Grand National circuit’s first millionaire by July 4. He earned 10,000 for winning the first Winston Cup leg and has 962,648 over a 13 year career. He defeated James Hulton of Inman South Carolina who had 5,000 as runner up. Petty has 133,740 in 1971 and eyes big purses in June at Dover Irish Hills and Riverside. If not sooner, he may reach the Firecracker 400 payout on July 4 at Daytona International Speedway.
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Arden
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Landover
Benny Parsons
Detroit
Bobby Allison
Hueytown
Ala
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Christiansburg
Canonero II on market days before Belmont Stakes
Canonero II, owner Edgar Carbett in name, will be sold after the Belmont Stakes whether he wins or not. Venezuelan industrialist Pedro Baptista says bids from five U S groups and one each from Venezuela Japan and England are under review. Veterinarian Dr William O Reed reports skin rash nearly gone and infection in his right hind foot improving. If not sold domestically, the colt could stand at stud in Venezuela, with potential access to top mares in the United States.
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Associated Press
NEW York (Ap
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Canonero
Belmont Park
Citation
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Pittsburgh New Power in Pitching
Pittsburgh’s swashbuckling pitchers have three straight shutouts and 30 scoreless innings, led by Dock Ellis. Ellis extended his streak to seven wins in 10 decisions as Pittsburgh beat St Louis 9-0, while Houston topped Atlanta 7-6 and Montreal edged Los Angeles 5-2. The Mets won 5-4 over San Francisco, with Dodgers’ Willie Davis extending a 24-game hit streak.
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Associated Press
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Pirates
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St. Louis
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Bob Friend
Ellis
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Nicklaus Favored In Atlanta Golf Classic
Jack Nicklaus, dominating the season, is a strong favorite for the $125,000 Atlanta Golf Classic. He will be joined by Lee Trevino and Gary Player among top challengers as the 72-hole event begins at Atlanta Country Club with star players, while Palmer, Casper, and Barber are noted absentees.
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Dixie Association Tuesday's Games and Stars
Dock Ellis pitched a three hitter for his sixth straight win as Pittsburgh blanked St Louis 9 0. Cesar Cedeno and Jesus Alou each had four hits and three RBIs as Houston beat Atlanta 7 4. Roman bakers sold round loaves from shops open to the street under a sign of a mule turning a mill.
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SWC title race opens with Texas, Arkansas, Tech favored
In a spring survey, Texas, Arkansas and Texas Tech loom as SWC frontrunners as squads assess changes in personnel and new coaches. Duke Freeman reports Texas faces youth in key backfield, Arkansas returns 32 lettermen under Frank Broyles, and Texas Tech under Jim Carlen plans offense with defensive concerns.
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Maddox Leads Washington to Victory at RFK
Elliot Maddox entered as a pinch hitter in the sixth inning and hit a three run homer in the seventh as Washington beat California 6-5 after a 32 minute power outage delay. Vida Blue won his 11th for Oakland. Pittsburgh, Houston, Mets, and Montreal won in other NL and AL games.
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Americans Reach French Open Quarterfinals
Arthur Ashe faces Frank Froehling in an all-American quarterfinal at Paris with Stan Smith meeting Ilie Nastase. Smith from Pasadena is the No 6 seed while Nastase is the No 3 seed and among the world’s top clay players. Ashe says he plays for prestige rather than money as the $10,000 top prize anchors the event.
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Solunar Tables Plan Your Sports Time Ties
Solunar Periods from Richard Alden Knight's SOLUNAR TABLES guide daily fishing and hunting timing. Plan days to fish in good territory or hunt in good cover during these periods to maximize sport opportunities.
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