Ali Doping Claims Stir Boxing Debate Over Fight
A British doctor questions Muhammad Ali's eye clarity during the Frazier bout, suggesting possible doping effects. Ali retorts that judges were blind and hints the doctor may have wagering bias, while other sports news covers Gary Player’s peak form, Tokyo Lions’ travel aid, Mets language course, and NFL draft notes.
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Young players begin tennis early spark debate
Readers weigh when to start youngsters in tennis amid pro and parent opinions. The Redondo children begin lessons around age five or six with family players and a local pro, while others argue five is too young. The piece notes local courts opening at El Dorado Park and high school talent at La Jolla High alongside college programs UCLA and Trinity.
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Jeff Austin
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Redondo siblings shine in Southern California tennis
Marita Redondo aged 15 won the national Girls 14 title in 1970 and ranked No. 2 in Girls 16 while leading the local scene in Long Beach. Her 12 year old brother Walter won the Boys 4 title in Fullerton and beat top seed Mike Kolles before losing in the finals. Little Marisa Redondo, 10, captured the Girls 12 division here as sister Tammy, 9, prepares to begin youth play. Coaches Carl Bicholte and Mrs Kistner note the siblings started youth lessons at age five and show strong early potential.
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Fullerton
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Billie Jean Eyes $100 000 Year Quick
Billie Jean King aims to become the first woman to win $100,000 in a single year as prize money rises. Seeded first in the Virginia Slims Invitational, she notes $46,000 by May is possible and she has already earned $25,000 this year.
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California State Bowling Assn Brings Record 225000 Prize
The 26th CSBA tournament in Sacramento spans five weekends at Mardi Gras Lanes and Country Club Lanes. A record 3186 teams entered, including 600 from Sacramento, surpassing 1965 San Francisco marks. Open April 30, the event features a top prize over 225000, with doubles singles and all events still being tallied.
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Tirestone Tourna ment of Champions Preview Promises Sp
Franklin credits promotion and planning for a large entry field as bowlers use the 1972 ABC tournament in Long Beach as a springboard. Ten new pacts, including six first time champions, are among 48 PBA members eligible for the $100 000 Tirestone Tournament of Champions, the seventh annual extravaganza.
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Long Beach
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Bowling royalty gather as 1970s veterans return to tourney
The field includes Larry Laub Richard Battista Curt Schmidt and Larry Lichstein alongside aging stars Gilroy Schissler and Biondolillo. Johnny Petralia Buel Horn Schissler and others reenter after absences. Don Johnson defends after a 299 game and $25 000 prize in Avon.
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Manta Seeks Distaff Double in Santa Barbara Handicap
Top weighted mare Manta carries 128 pounds in the $60,000-added Santa Barbara Handicap at Santa Anita today 1 3/16 miles on the turf. She already won the $100,000 Santa Margarita Handicap and aims to become the second mare to win both rich filly and mare events after Straight Deal in 1966.
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Betz2s Best Probable Winner Report
The list highlights Coronasville Worth as a best bet with Best Bel Arch Bay as a strong finish in the 151 field. Regalt Guard is noted second, Win Parlay My Little Man in fourth, Aromahta High referenced, and Longshot Special Cherry Bud placed third.
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Castillo Olivares bout eyed for crown defense in Tokyo or L A
WBA bantamweight champion Oba has offered $100000 to the winner of a Castillo versus Olivares bout to defend the title against Japan's Masao Qba. Matchmaker Lupe Sarreal Sr. proposed Tokyo or Los Angeles as the site and sent the offer to Don Fraser linked to promoter George Parnassus.
Long Beach Rodeo Draws 23,472 Fans in Four Shows
Long Beach Arena hosted the Pacific Indoor Rodeo drawing 23,472 attendees over four performances, averaging 5,868 per show, compared with 5,080 average in 1970. Arena Director Win Hanssen noted sponsor Golden State Rodeo Co. was satisfied with four shows and that the event will return in 1972, midwinter dates to be announced, while the American Bowling Congress occupies the arena Jan 3 to May 15 with bowling starting in March.
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Isakson to headline Long Beach Invitational track meet
Isakson headlines the Long Beach Invitational at Cal State Long Beach. The 22 year old Swedish USC student vaulted a 17 foot 9 inch indoor record in Cleveland last week and leads a strong field including Steve Smith, Art Walker, Milan Tiff and Reynaldo Brown in a meet featuring jumps and sprints with adult tickets at 1 dollar and students 50 cents.
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