Wilt Scores 35 as Lakers Rally Past Rockets 132 118
Wilt Chamberlain poured in 35 points and 23 rebounds to lift the Lakers over the San Diego Rockets 132 to 118. Elgin Baylor added 24 and Jerry West 28 as Los Angeles shook off fatigue from four games in four nights and hinted at a broader role for Chamberlain.
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Bills may pass on O J Simpson after dismal season
The Buffalo Bills finished 1 12 1 for the season and earned the right to draft O J Simpson of Southern California. Coach Harvey Johnson said they would decide after the bowl games if they should select the star running back. Johnson noted it is nice to be in a position to obtain him if needed.
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Frazier Bonavena Rematch Headlines Nation Wide Closed Circuit Card
The Frazier Bonavena title clash in Philadelphia and Liston Lincoln in Baltimore anchor a four heavyweight program telecast to 45 cities via closed circuit. Bonavena vows knockout, Liston seeks title shot, while promoters push a $250000 nut and Lou Lucchese organizes the telecast.
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Oscar owns lavish assets tied to boxing saga
Lucchese notes Oscar believes he won the first fight and cites his wealth from 23 plush Argentine apartments a $68000 plane and a $60000 yacht as leverage for his demands. Bonavena gets 75000 tax free for Frazier bout five Argentina tickets and film rights while Frazier earns 100000 plus share of ancillary rights. The Frazier story ranks as one of boxing history’s most remarkable.
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Cloverlay gains lift for Frazier as stock soars
A Pittsburgh era report details Cloverlay the syndicate backing boxer Joe Frazier has grown from 250 dollar original shares to 14 440 in value with 550 shareholders possessing 36 484 shares. Since November 1965 to February 1966 48 stockholders bought 87 shares at 250 each and stock splits expanded holdings. Cloverlay stands ready to sell 50 000 shares as profits accumulate for Frazier and his manager Yancey Durham under a nine year contract.
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Harness racing at Hollywood Park and curling at Norwalk Ice Rink
Evening action with harness racing at Hollywood Park starting at 7 30 p m and curling events at Norwalk Ice Rink scheduled to begin at 7 p m.
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Bears Edge Rams 17 16 to Knock LA Out of Title Race
The Chicago Bears edged the Los Angeles Rams 17 16 at the Coliseum, costing LA a shot at the NFL title picture. A late down controversy left the Rams claiming a lost opportunity after a holding penalty forced only three downs on their final series. Rams players and coach George Allen criticized officiating while preparing to review films, as Chicago improved to 7 6 and norms of division play remained tight.
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Unclear NFL Standings Note Eastern Capitol Division Data
Fragmentary old sports snippet shows team abbreviations and scores, mentions Dallas New York St Louis Baltimore Green Bay Detroit and Pittsburg with division clinching hints. Lacks coherent structure or dates. unreadable OCR prevents precise game results or context.
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Bears assistant coach Phil Handler dies in Skokie
Phil Handler, 60, longtime Chicago Bears assistant coach since 1952, collapsed and died at his home in Skokie moments after watching the Bears defeat the Rams 17 to 16 on television. His physician said he had been suffering a heart ailment and had been forbidden to attend games.
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