Frazier and Ali clash in tense prefight brawl
In a New York TV studio altercation ahead of their Madison Square Garden bout, Joe Frazier jumped from his chair after Muhammad Ali taunted him with the insult ignorant. The two heated exchange followed discussions of their March 1971 fight and hospital visit claims.
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Rain delays set Winston Western 500 standings for final stretch
Riverside held race lead as rain halted the Winston Western 500 with 335 miles left. 27 cars blocked to protect positions until noon PDT Saturday, as officials say the race remains active despite the delay.
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Wilt's student leads Q'S United Press comeback win
San Diego rookie Jones dominated Kentucky's Artis Gilmore with 29 rebounds and 20 points in a 106-99 Conquistadors victory. teammate Dwight Lamar added 25 as Virginia, Carolina, and Denver also won while a Frazier Ali studio altercation loomed over Monday night boxing plans.
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Evert and King Cruise to Easy Wins at Slims
Chris Evert 19, of Fort Lauderdale, defeated Valerie Ziegenfuss 6 2 6 4 in the Virginia Slims second round. Billie Jean King, 31, beat Glynis Coles 6 1 6 4 and later teamed with Evert to win a 6 1 6 3 doubles match over Marcie Louie and Martta Redondo.
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The Fight II hype as Ali and Frazier meet again
Ira Berkow surveys the lead up to The Fight II between Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier in Manhattan. He notes fear, aging, past injuries, and the psychological games off the ring while detailing their history and lingering pressure on both champions.
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Local Sports Schedule Highlights Tonight and Tomorrow
Today wrestling features Lompoc at Righetti at 7 30 pm and Cabrillo at Arroyo Grande at 7 30 pm. Tonight UCSB volleyball hosts Cal Poly San Luis Obispo at 8. Also listed are Cabrillo at San Luis Obispo and Santa Maria at Lompoc at 8 pm with other events at Moorpark Hancock Long Beach State Cal State Hayward and UCSB tomorrow at 8.
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Celtics Protest After One-Point Defeat To Sonics
Boston coach Tommy Heinsohn protests a late call as Seattle defeats the Celtics 98-97. Ken MacIntosh scored the go ahead basket with 22 seconds left, Silas fouled out on a Haywood bearhug, and Dave Cowens tipped in at the buzzer. Detroit, Milwaukee, Phoenix and Houston won in other NBA action.
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Stacom Delivers Friars Past BC In OT Clutch Shot
Kevin Stacom again proves clutch for Providence as his 30-foot buzzer-beater in overtime lifts the seventh ranked Friars to a 79-77 win over Boston College. Ernie DiGregorio sat out last season but remains a towering presence in Friars lore.
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