Foreman Aims To Dethrone Frazier In Kingston Showdown
In Kingston Jamaica Joe Frazier defends his world heavyweight title against George Foreman in a 15 round planned bout. Foreman forecasts victory while Frazier braces for a rough fight with Muhammad Ali lingering in the background. The arena is set to host the bout with 43 000 capacity and cable and satellite coverage planned for international audiences.
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Crampton Catches Phoenix, Wins Tucson Open in Front-Running Style
Bruce Crampton coasted to an easy victory at the Dean Martin Tucson Open after winning the Phoenix Open, becoming the first to clinch consecutive American tour events since Arnold Palmer. He noted fatigue but looked ahead to Bing Crosby National Pro-Am with amateur partner Frank Souchak at Pebble Beach.
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Unbeaten Iowa State Faces Young OU Quint
Iowa State, 3-0, heads to Oklahoma for the second half of a two game road trip. The Cyclones opened the week by beating Oklahoma State 87-74 to hold a 14 game lead in the Big Eight standings as the league’s only undefeated team. Coach Maury John seeks real road-readiness before more tests. Oklahoma State travels to Colorado, while Kansas State sits as the 14th ranked defending champion.
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Adams Stays Close To Alvan For Point Lead
In a Kansas City byline AP report Alvan Adams Oklahoma freshman and John Brown Missouri guard chase the scoring lead. Brown averages 22.6 in 15 games Adams 22.7 in 14. Iowa State’s Clint Harris sits third with 18.5 and Rick Suttle Kansas fourth with 17.6 as Kansas and Kansas State stumble in conference play.
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Walt Loses Shoe as Knicks Fall to Rockets in Houston
In Houston Sunday, Walt Frazier dropped his sneaker with five seconds left as the Knicks lost 107 103 to the Houston Rockets. Johnny Egan, in his first game as Rockets coach, noted the win came after a late 14 point Rockets lead.wasaki Newlin scored the decisive basket with five seconds remaining.
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AFC Tops NFC in Pro Bowl Blowout
The American Football Conference routed the National Football Conference 33-28 in the Pro Bowl at Texas Stadium before 47,879 fans. O J Simpson was the MVP, rushing 112 yards and scoring a touchdown while adding 58 receiving yards. The victory gives the AFC a 2-1 series lead.
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Rockets Hire Johnny Egan After Tex Winter Firing
The Houston Rockets fire coach Tex Winter and appoint assistant Johnny Egan, who then leads a 107-103 upset of the New York Knicks, ending a 10 game losing streak. Rockets president Ray Patterson cited underperformance as the reason for Winter's dismissal.
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Hill Captures Bowling Lead In Oklahoma City Classic
Jerry Hill of Lawton bowled a 1,375 series at Planet Bowl to take first place in the 40th Oklahoma City Men’s Bowling Classic. He opened with a 1M game and posted scores of 237 213 215 248 268 with a late string of strikes. A 74-pin lead over Bart Welch follows as the event moves into the second weekend. Bill Johnson sits eighth with 1,217.
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Ike Lawton High Quinti Vie Today
Ike Lawton High meet in basketball as Ike sophomores face Quinti at 6.00 pm and JV at 7.30 pm in Ike gym. Varsity clash set for Tuesday night marks first season meeting between the rivals.
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Key OCC Cage Slate Sees Top Teams Clash This Week
Oklahoma Collegiate Conference men’s basketball headlines a week of key games. Central hosts Northeastern, Southeastern visits Southwestern, Cameron hosts Langston, and Red Miller’s Aggies face Southwestern University before Ada’s East Central clash. Jerry Davenport leads scoring at 25.9 with Langston’s Alex Hanna close behind.
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