Frazier Regains Form With Tenacity In Bugner Bout
Joe Frazier defeats Joe Bugner by a 12 round decision in London in his first comeback after losing the title to George Foreman six months earlier. Frazier, at 208 pounds, outboxed the 6'4" Briton with sharp punches, sending Bugner to a nine count in the 10th. Foreman attended ringside and praised the bout while no return plans were disclosed.
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Alworth Retires After 11 Seasons In Pro Football
Lance Alworth announced his retirement ending a remarkable 11 season career in professional football. The Arkansas standout played nine years with the San Diego Chargers and two with the Dallas Cowboys setting a pro mark with 542 receptions for 10,166 yards and 85 touchdowns. He left second in career receiving yards behind Don Maynard who pushed past 11,000 yards after his final seasons.
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Reds top Dodgers as Sparky notes late surge
Cincinnati defeats Los Angeles 4-2 on Tony Perez’s ninth inning homer. Sparky Anderson says the Reds feel back in the race. Hank Aaron inches toward 715 with his 21st homer, 20 from Ruth’s record. Other NL games include Cardinals over Phillies and Expos edging Mets. Local youth tournament schedules also listed.
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Memorial services for Savage at Indianapolis
Services were set for David Earl Swede Savage who died from burns after a flaming crash into the wall at the Indianapolis 500 on May 30. His body was flown to San Bernardino for funeral arrangements. Savage, who survived numerous injuries including a brain concussion, had a long stock car career starting in 1967 with Dan Gurney as his mentor, earning a first USAC win in Phoenix in 1970 after a fifth place at Donnybrooke.
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Lakers sign second draft pick John Perry from Pan American
The Lakers signed their second draft choice John Pete Perry of Pan American, a 6 foot 10 forward at 220 pounds. Perry averaged 20.1 points and 388 rebounds with 120 blocks in 26 games last season. The terms of the multi year contract were not disclosed.
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Smalley Named MVP of Japan U.S. College Baseball Series
USC shortstop Roy Smalley was named the series Most Valuable Player after hitting .423 in seven games. He helped the U.S. Collegiate All-Stars win five times to claim the President Nixon Trophy and Japan Nakata Cup.
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Texas rookie lefty Clyde struggles as Chisox win
Ed Herrmann's ninth inning double boxes a 5-4 Chicago victory over Texas as 18-year-old David Clyde leaves after four hits in six frames. Clyde, top draft pick, fanned six, gave up one earned run before a blister. Melton’s eighth inning RBI ends Clyde’s chance at a win.
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Nice guys win at Wimbledon dramatic sportsmanship semifinal
Roger Taylor of Britain reached the Wimbledon men's semifinal after insisting on replaying a disputed match point against Bjorn Borg. Taylor won 6-1 6-8 3-6 6-3 7-5, amid a dramatic center court display that drew a huge ovation for fair play.
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US Officials Fight Federal Board Over Amateur Sports Control
USOC and 31 sport bodies oppose a proposed five member Sports Board arguing it would invite government intrusion into amateur sports. They warn Rule 24 and Rule 25 of IOC require one governing body per sport and loss of USOC recognition could follow. Senators voted to advance the bill to charter one organization per sport, aiming to end AAU NCAA rivalry.
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Monte Bolinger Leads Cal League In Batting And Doubles
In a Fresno Bee release, Monte Bolinger of the Modesto Reds saw his batting average dip from .350 to .325 yet remained the top hitter in the California League in average and doubles. He went 69 for 212 with 20 doubles, 23 RBIs, 3 home runs and 39 runs. Between June 23 and 27 he went 3 for 17 with a run driven in, four runs scored and three errors. Roy Thomas of Rocky Mount is 9-5 with 14 games, 94 2/3 innings, 60 runs, 20 earned runs, 41 walks and 110 strikeouts. Roy Howell of Pittsfield hit 7 for 25 from June 18-22 including a 3-for-4 day on June 22 with 2 runs scored and 1 RBI, plus two two-run homers on June 19 and 20.
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Santa Barbara County All-Star Football Game Tickets On Sale
Tickets for the Santa Barbara County All-Star Football Game are available in Santa Barbara Goleta and Santa Maria. The 8:30 p.m. August 4 kickoff at La Playa Stadium benefits the county Boys Club and ticket prices are 3 dollars for reserved seats 2 dollars for general admission and 1 dollar for children under 13.
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