Quarry Frazier duel looms for shot at title
In New York the heavyweight contenders Jerry Quarry and Joe Frazier face off in a 12 round bout that could end one man’s dream. The winner eyes a rematch with George Foreman as Muhammad Ali’s future prospects loom toward September.
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USC Trojans Clinch Fifth Straight College World Series Title
Southern California defeated Miami 7 to 3 to win the 28th College World Series. USC finished 50-20 after a 45-19 regular season, capturing their tenth series title and fifth in a row as injuries plagued the Hurricanes and Wake Forest last won in 1955. Miami ended 51-11 in its first series appearance.
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Borg and Evert Win French Open Titles at Paris
Bjorn Borg and Chris Evert, both teenagers, captured the French Open crowns in Paris. Borg, 18, defeated Manuel Orantes to become the youngest French champion, while Evert, 19, crushed Olga Morozova to claim her second straight major title.
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Lolich Delivers 11th Inning Tigers Win Over Royals
Detroit lefty Mickey Lolich pitched his 12th complete game of the season and ninth in a row as the Tigers beat Kansas City 3-2 in 11 innings in 50 degree weather. Aurelio Rodriguez delivered the decisive hit in the 11th, driving in Jim Northrup after a two-base game.
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Valley matman wins national age-group title
Mark Bowser a 14 year old wrestler from Lompoc captured the 170 pound championship at the National AAU Age Group Tournament at Long Beach Sports Arena He won all five of his matches to take the gold in the 13 14 year old division over 21 competitors Two wrestlers who once defeated him in prior events were among his victors Charles Clees placed second at 148 pounds in the same age group with four wins in five bouts A trio of Valley wrestlers Benjo Williams Gary Eppley and Paul Larson headed to Long Beach to compete in the Open division of the national tourney.
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Lompoc Legion 9 sweeps weekend pair with injuries mar
Lompoc Post 211 defeated San Luis 22 to 5 and Arroyo Grande 10 to 0 to move to 4-1. Catcher George Renfroe suffered a concussion after a collision and will miss today's exhibition vs Alameda. Bruce Duncan and Jules Hain also faced injuries. Dorando Lozano made key defensive plays. Craig Winegarner pitched nine innings yesterday.
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