Frazier Eyes Fight With Ali for Heavyweight Title
Joe Frazier wants a crack at Muhammad Ali after Ali stopped Jerry Quarry in Atlanta. Frazier, heavyweight champion, trains in East Stroudsburg pa for a November 18 bout with Mac Foster in Detroit. Durham says Frazier will pursue Ali next and won’t let him run, claiming the title belongs to Frazier and Quarry is out of the picture.
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Ali Surges To 3Rd Round TKO Of Quarry In Return
Muhammad Ali, back after 3 1/2 years, stopped Jerry Quarry in three rounds at Atlanta's Municipal Auditorium. The win fuels a potential title showdown with Joe Frazier, who trains in East Stroudsburg for a defense against Bob Foster. Quarry suffered a severe eye cut requiring stitches, while Ali weighed 238 pounds at start and about 214 at fight time.
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Gary Gabelich Aims For Water Speed Record
Los Angeles AP Gary Gabelich who broke the world land speed record last Friday now aims to exceed 285 mph on water. At a Monday news conference the 30 year old said he wants a sponsor to fund a hydrofoil type aluminum and steel boat to push the record from 300 to 350 mph.
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Ali Wins Comeback as Quarry Fight Is Stopped
Muhammad Ali, returning after a 43 month layoff, knocked out Jerry Quarry in the fourth round as referee Tony Perez halted the bout after Quarry sustained a severe eye cut. Quarry pleaded to continue but Perez stopped it to prevent further damage. Quarry received 15 stitches for a two inch gash while Ali predicted future rings with sharper left hands and a quicker follow up.
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Wake Forest back Gary Johnson out for season after knee surgery
Wake Forest running back Gary Johnson had knee ligaments repaired on Monday and is lost for the season. The junior from Shiocton Wisconsin weighed about 200 pounds and injured his knee on the first play of the fourth quarter in the 14 13 upset of North Carolina. He played all through the quarter without informing anyone of the severity.
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Joe Louis Eyes Frazier Ali Meeting
Former heavyweight champion Joe Louis, co promoter of a Denver closed circuit showing, says Muhammad Ali shows potential for a Frazier clash though not yet ready. Louis notes Ali’s power has improved, the two heavyweights are the era’s best, and predicts Clay could reign when in top shape. He also doubts Quarry fight stoppage details.
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