Ali Survives Wild Wepner Bout to Keep Title
Muhammad Ali labored through high drama against Chuck Wepner in Cleveland, both trading heavy blows and enduring hard shots. Ali survived a ninth round knockdown and a brutal final stretch before a roaring crowd, praising Wepner yet blaming referee Perez for penalizing him. Contemplating future foes, Ali hinted at Bugner, Frazier, and Foreman while acknowledging a long career ahead.
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UCLA tops AP poll as Final Four looms in San Diego
UCLA coach John Wooden said an upset was unlikely in the NCAA semifinals as top-ranked UCLA prepared to meet Louisville after an 89-75 West Regional win over Arizona State. Indiana fell from No. 1 with Kentucky and Louisville rising, while Syracuse moved into the top ranks after an upset of North Carolina.
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Quarry stops after Norton stoppage in fifth round
Jerry Quarry retires from boxing after a fifth round stoppage by Ken Norton at Madison Square Garden. Norton opens a 3rd round flurry, injures Quarry, who leaves ringside with his wife, stating he wants to keep his pride. Norton improves to 33-3-1 while Quarry ends at 50-8-4 with purses of 185000 and 100000 respectively.
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Solunar Tables Guide for Daily Sport Timing
Solunar Periods from Richard Alden Knight's tables suggest optimal fishing and hunting windows each day. Plan outings to align with peak activity in good territory and cover for best sport potential.
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Ali Wepner Fight Draws 500000 In North America
A near capacity crowd in Louisville watched Muhammad Ali pummel Chuck Wepner as part of a closed circuit telecast. AP estimates show more than 500,000 watched nationwide, with regional variances from 1,200 in Regis College Fieldhouse to 15,397 at Madison Square Garden. A tornado in Atlanta area caused fatalities and injuries.
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Ali says he was not knocked down in ninth round
Muhammad Ali described the ninth round as a plain knockdown caused by his own stumble and claimed he went down at the end of the fight from ring fatigue as fans climbed in. He criticized referee Tony Perez for allowing rabbit punching and said he would not fight Perez again. Perez defended his actions and noted both boxers were warned. Ali commended Chuck Wepner as a tough opponent and hinted at a possible bout with Joe Bugner in about eight weeks.
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Hogs sweep Nebraska in doubleheader at Fayetteville
Arkansas, led by Jim Andree and Wally Erin, pounded Nebraska with 26 hits to win 15-6 and 10-3 in a Monday doubleheader at Fayetteville. Coach Norm DeBryon used 18 players, Andree homered and drove in two, while Erwin added four hits and three RBIs.
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Bowling league standings and high scores across multiple clubs
Emmet leads H and M Grocery by two games in the Rolling Pins league, with Prescott Feed Mill 22 behind and Allen's D X 13 back. Rosalind McBride's 172 tops the high game, while Rose Rinkle has a 436 high series. Priske Exxon leads Claud Moss by 84 in the Men's Classic. B and D Electric posted a 1018 team game as Claud Moss and James House of Buhrman Pharr posted top individual scores. Page and Company led with 2660 team series. Gene Nistendirk and Debbie Patrick posted notable scores. Dalrymple and Henry swept Guslite Belles team honors with 3029 series and 1060 game. Debbie Patrick had a 201 high series. Spears Carpet Mill still leads with a 12-game margin. The Good Guys posted a 830 team game and 2431 team series in the Wednesday night league. Clyde Covington and Debbie Patrick led men and women with 222 and 192 games. Belinda Miller led Meyer's Bakery with 487 series. Dave Brantley added a 205 game. The Good Guys sit 4 games ahead of Meyer's Bakery for top team. DeAnna Drug tops Moonlite Couples with C L Cats close behind. Don Tye and Jim Lee posted strong games. Butch Fant added a 203. Ann Pare led women with 180, Debbie Patrick had 465 in C L Cats. Midwest Dairy had 817 as a team and Monkeys 2333 in series.
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Mitos Joy wins Hot Springs feature at Oaklawn Park
Mitos Joy ridden by Darrel McHargue burst through the rail to win the $15,000 feature race at Oaklawn Park by three lengths over Strike A Pose. Strikes Pose paid $39.60 to place and $16.20 to show, with Marion paying $7.20 for show from Danny Gargan aboard.
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Exhibition baseball notes signal Blass future in doubt
Chicago White Sox routed the Pirates 16-4 to split a doubleheader as Steve Blass faltered after a rough stretch and team manager Danny Murtaugh weighed his options. Bob Moose impressed with five innings of two-run ball, while other NL stars cooled the majors in spring action.
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