UCLA Holds Narrow Lead In Top Ranking By Eyelash
UCLA narrowly defeated Marquette to maintain the No. 1 spot as both teams closed the regular season. UCLA at 24-1 edged Marquette 608 to 606 in the AP poll tallies after beating Washington, California, and Stanford. Marquette finished 26-0 with wins over Creighton, Bowling Green, and Xavier.
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Hawaii Joins Field in NIT Tourney
Hawaii Georgia Tech La Salle Syracuse and St John s New York have joined the National Invitation Tournament field bringing the field to 10 teams for the post season tourney March 20 27 at Madison Square Garden. Providence Dayton Massachusetts Tennessee and St Bonaventure were already named.
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Ali Loses to Frazier in Tough Heavyweight Bout
New York AP reports Muhammad Ali endured a brutal night after a strong left hook shattered his jaw’s right side and a late 11th round knockdown left him flat on the canvas. He lost the decision amid a three year layoff tied to his draft case and was treated at a hospital before vowing comeback. Brown stated Ali promised, We will be back, and urged handlers to ready him.
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Rematch talks swirl after Frazier win over Ali in MSG bout
Promoters eye a Los Angeles Forum rematch after Joe Frazier defeated Muhammad Ali by decision in a brawling 16 round spectacle at Madison Square Garden. Ali left with a bruised jaw and a blood clot, while Frazier's left hook dominated rounds.
Frazier Crowned Un disputed Heavyweight Champion
New York AP report on Joe Frazier defeating Muhammad Ali by unanimous decision in a 15 round title bout. Frazier showcased a decisive 15th round left hook, left Ali with a swollen jaw and visible fatigue, while both fighters exchanged taunts and bravado throughout the bout. X rays later confirmed a jaw injury but no fracture for Ali.
Pirates Defeat Tigers in Spring Exhibition Hit Parade
Pittsburghs 1 2 punch Dave Cash and Richie Hebner fueled a 9 3 spring win over Detroit as Hebner slammed two homers after Cash singles. Nelson pitched three hitless innings to earn the win. Other scores included Washington over Baltimore 4 3 Mets over Phillies 3 1 and White Sox over Indians 6 3.
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