Ali Defeats Ellis In 12th Round TKO At Astrodome
Muhammad Ali overwhelmed Jimmy Ellis with a right overhand in the 12th round, winning by technical knockout in Houston before 31,947. Ali, weighing 220 pounds, blasted Ellis after a long battle, signaling a possible clash with Joe Frazier as he eyed two more fights before meeting the champion.
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Trevino seeks privacy after Westchester firestorm
Lee Trevino, coming down from a peak after the British Open and major wins, seeks privacy amid nonstop attention at the Westchester Classic. He laments constant calls and door knockers as Joe DiMaggio and others reflect on public life.
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Gibson Dominates Mets In 4-0 Cardinals Win
Pitcher Gibson threw a five hitter for his second straight shutout as the St. Louis Cardinals beat the New York Mets 4-0. Torre drove in two first inning runs with a two base hit, while Gibson climbed to 8-9 on the season and 198th victory of his career. Other games saw Chicago top Montreal 5-2 and Minnesota edge Boston 2-1.
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Levins Traded to Chargers for 590 Pounds of Linemen
United Press International reports Houston Oilers send star receiver Jerry Levins to San Diego Chargers in exchange for three players Ron Billingsley Gene Ferguson and conditionally 590 pounds worth of linemen The move follows a crucial scrimmage and triggers other roster changes including Cowboys releasing five rookies and Giants cutting Wright Bienemann and Simmonds. Vellone to miss season for Vikings after failing team inspection and heading to UCLA Medical Center Browns judge Phipps struggles under Skorich as he trains to replace Nelson.
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Lompoc Faces San Leandro in Northern Section Playoff
Lompoc 14-15 Babe Ruth All Stars coached by George Meyer head to a 5 p.m. showdown with San Leandro in the Northern California Southern Section tournament. Reedley fell to Taft in 12 innings yesterday while Wasco lost to Stockton, shaping a tense playoff. Meyer plans Ted Grafton on the mound with Johnny Rodriguez or Ralph Ochoa in relief as lineup tweaks await.
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Coaches Call for New Division as Big Colleges Face Budget Pressures
Los Angeles report notes Paul Bryant of Alabama and John McKay of USC among several top coaches urging a separate division or conference for large universities. They argue big budgets and stadium sizes demand distinct rewards and voting power, with bowl economics driving football and calls for more bowls. Bryant mentions possible color barrier changes with two black starters at Alabama, while USC eyes open Rose Bowl and second place Pac-8 access.
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