Frazier Defeats Ali in Scrapping Heavyweight Clash
In a savage 15 round unanimous decision, Smokin Joe Frazier dethrones Muhammad Ali as the heavyweight champion. Frazier, flooring Ali in the 15th, contemplates retirement or a rematch, while his team urges him to quit.
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Gianelli Named WCAC MVP and All-Conference Picks
John Gianelli, 6-10 UOP junior center, voted WCAC MVP after leading in rebounding and guiding UOP to the conference title. First team also includes Loyola’s Jim Haderlein, Nevada Las Vegas’ Booker Washington, Pacific’s Bob Thomason, and Loyola’s Richard Dixon.
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Bucks Extend Streak to Twenty in Victory Over Sonics
The Milwaukee Bucks beat the Seattle SuperSonics 104 to 99 to push their NBA record winning streak to 20 games. Lew Alcindor scored 32 points with 10 in the third quarter, Oscar Robertson added 10 as Seattle led 53 48 at halftime before the rally.
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Joe Frazier Wins Big Over Cassius Clay in NYC Party
Joe Frazier defeated Cassius Clay in New York, winning a decisive victory that left the Philadelphia boxer with a swollen jaw and a nearly closed eye. He did not sing at his victory party, declining to perform with his band.
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St John’s to join NIT field for 2027 postseason
St John’s earns a 20th NIT invite joining LaSalle Hawaii Georgia Tech and Syracuse among 10 total teams for the March 2027 tournament with six spots open. Ben Carnevale notes potential bids later this week as St John’s posts a 17 8 season after a 79 65 win over Providence.
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Cabrillo Falls 3-1 Despite Hetzler Seven-Inning Gem
Cabrillo High loses non league to Oxnard High 3-1 in a pitching duel. Sophomore Mike Hetzler pitched seven strong innings with four walks and five strikeouts, yielding one earned run on seven hits as coach Dick Wilson lauded his improvement.
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UCLA and USC set for pivotal top ranking clash
The UPI top twenty centers on a Saturday showdown at Pauley Pavilion between No.1 UCLA and No.3 Southern California. A UCLA win locks the national title. USC victory would force final coach votes among UCLA, USC, or Marquette with Marquette favored if UCLA falters.
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Local soccer team seeks players in Lompoc for Santa Barbara league
Lompoc resident Joe Hope is recruiting players and supporters for a new team to join the Santa Barbara City Soccer League. He invites athletically inclined locals to come out, with plans to start the summer schedule in about two weeks. Hope may coach the team unless a more capable candidate appears.
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