Aging Ali Says Munich Fight Shows New Look
Muhammad Ali knocked down Richard Dunn five times for a fifth round KO at 4 a.m. in Munich. He said he would retire after beating Norton, admitting he is not as he was a while ago. Ali called himself a totally different fighter, harder punching but grounded on the canvas, with awkward leg positions and Dunn’s left jab finding its mark in early rounds.
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Ali Fights Dunn in Munich Exhibition Showdown
Muhammad Ali, 34, defeats Bunny Dunn in Munich Olympiahalle while weighing 220 pounds. The bout, marred by promotion issues, drew part of its crowd on free or discounted tickets. Promoter Arum estimated heavy losses for German organizers, with Sabbatini predicting losses up to 600,000 dollars. Ali plans an exhibition in Tokyo and a forthcoming bout against Ken Norton in September in Yankee Stadium.
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USAC orders alter Indy 500 rules slowing pace
Indianapolis AP Three years after record speeds the Indy 500 slows as USAC enforces fuel limits fuel tank relocation a safer coupling and smaller wings to reduce power. The pop off valve further lowers boost. rivals like Gurney praise slower speeds as a test of skill while others object to the crackdown. Janet Guthrie tests backup cars but the main drivers focus on their primary machines ahead of May race day.
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Hendrick Shines As Midwest Rolls In Colt League Action
Midwest and Southwest opened the season 2-0 with easy 11-0 and 15-1 victories at McCord Field. David Hendrick pitched a one hitter with 11 strikeouts for Midwest while Harvey Allen allowed two hits for Southwest. Key hitters included Burk, Shanklin, Allen Lemon, Darrell Ryans and Donald Ryans. Altus Junior American Legion visit Thursday for doubleheader starts at 6 and 8.
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Brown's LSU Job Hangs On New Recruits
LSU coach Dale Brown faces renewed scrutiny as he enters a fifth season with a 48-54 record. A strong incoming class, including Durand Macklin and Rick Mattick, offers a fighting chance, while Brown says no one has told him he will be fired if he fails to win this year.
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SWC seeks no action after Arkansas recruitment report
Walter Holloway of Holloway Associates says he’s surprised and disappointed the Southwest Conference took no action after his firm’s report on Arkansas recruitment of Roderic Gerald. Faculty reps cleared Arkansas in Waco. Holloway questions enforcement and notes two Arkansas figures failed polygraph tests.
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Realtors Capture Tournament Title in Wichita Falls
Lawton Real Estate breezed to the North Texas Invitational softball championship with six straight wins in Wichita Falls. Terry Perryman earned MVP honors while Mike Pauchey took Golden Glove. four other Realtors joined the All-Tournament team including Fred Bass, Joe Boley, Rick Herbert, and Johnny Henderson. Perryman led with six homers, Bass and Boley had three each.
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Bass Removed As Spurs Coach After Playoff Losses
The Spurs weigh coaching options after Bass questions his job security following two consecutive playoff exits. Bass, who joined in December 1974, finished 33-24 in 1975 and the team then lost to Indiana. The 1976 season saw a 30-4?0 record and a seven game series loss to New York in the ABA playoffs, prompting consideration of successors with a target to fill by end of June.
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