Foreman trains with nerves, seeks path to heavyweight crown
In Oakland a young George Foreman sits in a cold dressing room, tense and sweating, as he hones boxing skill and contemplates fame. He battles public doubt, cautious management, and questions about age and money while pursuing a shot at big-name contenders.
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Combination Puncher George Chuvalo Face of a Boxing Hope
The feature profiles 22 year old boxer George Chuvalo son of a troubled past in Houston's 5th Ward. He rose through the Job Corps to boxing with 28 pro fights and a third round stoppage of Chuvalo noted as his best win. Critics say he lacks speed but shows potential.
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Baseball standings and schedule notes from the era
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49er Golfers Edge Trojans In Trojan Invitational
Long Beach State won the first Trojan Golf Invitational by one stroke, posting a 54 hole total of 1081 to USC 1082. Rich Sims of Los Angeles State was in the playoff for medal honors after a final round 66, with Gary Sanders of USC taking the individual title on a birdie four in the playoff.
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Dodgers Visit Montreal for First Expos Meeting
Arm weary Dodgers face the Montreal Expos in their season's first meeting as pitching struggles persist. Los Angeles had just fallen 4-2 to Philadelphia, with both a short leash for starters and late relief shining briefly. Terry Harmon fueled the Phillies with two runs and three RBIs, sparking a 9-4 win as Don Sutton and Claude Osteen suffered early exits.
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Major League Leaderboard Highlights From The Season
National League top hitters include Stargell of Pittsburgh with 53 RBIs and Aaron of Atlanta with 48 runs batted in. Card values show Torre St Louis 42 Cepeda Atlanta 41 Santo Chicago 40. American League leaders list Killebrew Minnesota 48 Petrocelli Boston 41 Bando Oakland 38 White New York 36. Pitching leaders show Dierker Houston Carlton St Louis 10 2 and Jenkins Chicago 10 5 Seaver New York 8 2 Stoneman Pittsburgh 8 3 Marichal San Francisco 8 4. Other AL top pitchers include Blue Oakland 12 2 Cuellar Baltimore 9 1 Siebert Boston 9 2 Palmer Baltimore Hunter Oakland 9 3 Lolich Detroit 9.
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Giants in tailspin but hold NL West lead
The San Francisco Giants dropped to eight losses in nine starts after a 3-1 defeat to the Montreal Expos, yet they still hold a seven game lead in the NL West. LA and Houston chase but falter, keeping the pennant race open.
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Aaron and Mays Lead NL All Star Balloting
Hank Aaron and Willie Mays top early NL All Star fan voting for outfield spots with 65 206 and 60 040 votes respectively Aaron leads the Braves in hitting while Mays posts a .329 average and 13 homers Bench leads NL catchers with 69 506 votes Harrelson edge over Kessinger for shortstop and McCovey atop first base race despite Cepeda close behind The piece also notes Giants manager Fox concerns and other NL results from the week including Morton beating the Expos and Phillies’ win over the Dodgers.
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Blass Sparked Pirates Win Tightens NL East Race
Blass fueled Pittsburgh's victory as the Pirates close within 0.008 games of first, creating a three way NL East tie with the Mets and Cardinals. St Louis trails New York by 0.001 in the standings.
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