Ali Returns to Showdown Tone at Frazier Signing
Muhammad Ali arrives at Toots Shor's to sign for the Madison Square Garden March 8 bout with Joe Frazier with each guaranteed 2.5 million. He delivers a blistering prefight performance while Frazier challenges him and Dooley warns of fines for bickering.
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Ali and Frazier Prepare for Historic Garden Fight
Mohammad Ali declared himself a two time United States Olympic champion and world star as Joe Frazier prepared for a blockbuster boxing match at Madison Square Garden. Promoter Jerry Perenchio projected up to 40 million dollars total gross, while Ali shouted Forty million dollars and warned of a sensational bout ahead.
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Pirates prevail at AHC to win Hancock Holiday title
Modesto College defeats Mt. SAC 69-63 in the Hancock College Sports Pavilion to claim a second straight Hancock Holiday Tournament title. Mt. SAC guard Cahoon scores 16 first half points as Modesto builds a late lead. Ivy Lea tops the Pirates with 10 points in key stretches.
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Rose Bowl: Ohio State Faces Stanford in Rose Bowl
Ohio State enters at 9-0 facing 8-2 Stanford with Woody Hayes seeking another Rose Bowl win. Rex Kern, John Brockington, Jim Stillwagon, and Jack Tatum anchor the Buckeyes while Jim Plunkett leads Stanford in a high‑scoring showdown.
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Nebraska and LSU Face Off In Orange Bowl Preview
Nebraska ranks as the nation’s second highest scoring team behind Texas and relies on Joe Orduna and lone All American guard Bob Newton. The junior Huskers project highly for next season, while LSU leads against the rush with standout linebackers Mike Anderson and Tom Casanova, with a potential close game if the defense stays sharp.
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Rams Fire Allen Again Prompting Vacation and Job Hunt
LOS ANGELES AP and UPI report George Allen began a two week vacation after Dan Reeves informed him his Rams coaching contract would not be renewed. Allen voiced disappointment and said he hoped to return to lead the club to a championship, while Reeves suggested no replacement was chosen.
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Longhorns favored in Cotton Bowl clash with Notre Dame
Cotton Bowl preview notes Texas as the nation’s top scoring team with a relentless ground game led by Steve Worster and Bobby Wuensch. It cites strong Texas defense and Notre Dame’s Theismann era, predicting Texas 35 Notre Dame 20 despite a recent defensive weakness.
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Sugar Bowl Air Force versus Tennessee
Air Force minds the air with QB Bob Parker among national leaders and All-American WR Ernie Jennings powering the attack. The defense is solid yet unexceptional while Tennessee, with a 10-1 regular season, aims to reverse bowl woes behind linebacker Jackie Walker and guard Chip Kell.
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Arroyo Grande Eagles top Lompoc for fifth in Atascadero tourney
Arroyo Grande clipped Lompoc 62 52 to secure fifth place as AG reaches 9 1 in the Atascadero Basketball Tournament. Lompoc’s Roy Thomas led with 14 points. Donaldson and Munding earned tournament honors. Santa Maria beat SLO 49 47 for the crown.
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Beavers Edge Ducks In Far West Classic Thriller
Ralph Miller’s Oregon State Beavers defeated Oregon 68 to 64 in the Far West Classic final, ending Oregon’s two-year title run. OSU rallied after a 45 30 deficit as Gary Arbelbide and Tim Perkins helped stave off a Ducks comeback despite Stan Love’s late try. The win signals OSU’s strong pace under Miller and promises more Pac-8 clashes this season.
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Haywood Signs With Sonics Amid ABA NBA Clash
Spencer Haywood joins the Seattle SuperSonics drawing 12 935 fans as Seattle top Chicago 128 109. A federal restraining order allows him to play while a legal battle over his contract rages with Denver and the ABA. Haywood vows to remain with Seattle as Wilkens weighs playing time.
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