Quarry Retires From Boxing After Seven-Year Run
Jerry Quarry announced his retirement from boxing at 27, citing waning enthusiasm after watching brother Mike lose to Bob Foster and after a series of setbacks including a loss to Muhammad Ali and a title bid derailed by Joe Frazier. He promoted a rock concert in Pittsburgh while considering public relations work and predicted Ali would win the title if he and Frazier fought again.
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Joe Frazier
Ali
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Weaver
Lee May
May
Nationals
Bob Gibson
Jim Palmer
Tug McGraw
Armstrong Tosses Two-Hit Victory For Dixie Little League
Dixie Little League All- Stars defeated Midwest 7 to 3 to win District II title as Kirk Armstrong tossed a two hit game. Harp belted a three run homer and the rally included key walks and steals. Dixie advances to bi district playoff against Abilene winner at Western Little League Park with state berth at stake.
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Avalanche-Journal
Dixie Little League
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Dixie
Slaton
Midwest
Lee Brock
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Jeff Harp
Wooten
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Harp
All-Star Boxscore: Morgan Claims MVP in 4-3 Victory
National All-Stars edged Nip Americans 4-3 as Morgan earned MVP honors. Carew Rojas Murcer and others contributed, with Rudi and Fisk producing key hits and Wood and Palmer handling pitching duties. Morgan said the award honored a deep pool of talent and praised teammates.
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Perry
Fisk
Palmer
Ramith Ph
Bill Stoneman
Wood
Piniella
Nationals
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Morgan
Lilly says Landry’s new approach sparked Cowboys’ Super Bowl run
All pro tackle Bob Lilly credits Tom Landry’s intensified, broader leadership after a 38-0 loss to St. Louis on Nov 16 1970 for lifting Dallas. Lilly recalls pressure eased, assistants gained leeway, and confidence returned as the team rebuilt toward the title game against Miami.
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Dallas Cowboys
Tom Landry
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Lily
Frank Luksa
Dallas Times Herald
Cleveland
Landry
Washington
Fry Resigns Idalou Post as Wayne Havens Named Coach
Idalou High School ends Jack Fry’s 20 year coaching career with a resignation to become Spur High School principal. Wayne Havens, longtime assistant, is promoted to head coach on a one year contract, Havens noting the move comes after Fry’s tenure at Sonora Henderson Lubbock High and Cooper. Fry succeeds Dean King at Spur who moved to an administrative post at Trent.
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Wayne Havens
Idalou High School
Jack Fry
Fry
Spur
Dean King
Trent
Sonora
Henderson
Lubbock High
Cooper
Pony Leaguers Clash Tonight In Lubbock Showdown
Hereford and Southern Pony Leagues clash at 8:30 p.m. at Southern Park 42nd and Ave U in the district tournament second game. Hereford won 7-6 Monday on a seventh inning passed ball. Southern rallied from 6-2 down. A Hereford win advances to the sectional in Lubbock. otherwise a deciding game is set for Thursday.
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Southern
Bell Bombs Top Midland 12-5 In Bi-District Opener
Bell Red Checks collect 11 hits as Glen Yarbrough fires a four hitter to beat Midland Adobe 12-5 in the first game of a best of three series at Mackenzie Park. Griffin Horn and Shankle pace Bell with multiple hits and RBIs. game two set for Saturday at 7 p.m. with third if needed.
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Gary Ashby
Strain
Ashby
Yarbrough
Brownfield Caps Win In State Babe Ruth Tourney
Brownfield scored six runs in the fourth to beat Pampa 6-3 in San Antonio at the 14 15-year old state tournament. Northside’s Ronnie Litzner relieved in the seventh to beat Plainview 9-8. Levelland routed Graham 10-2 and meets Pampa at 4 p.m. today.
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Plainview
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Borger Captures II Tournament Title in District Showdown
North Borger All-stars slugged six home runs and defeated Randall County Canyon 26 to 1 to win the District 1 Little League championship. Cotton struck out 13, hit a two run homer, and led Borger with strong power alongside Bell McCardy Fleming. Borger will meet Morton in bi district after posting 41 runs in two games. Tuesday.
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Randall County
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Brad McCardy
Greg Fleming
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Teenage Italian swimmer shatters 400m freestyle record
Turin Italy AP novel la Calligaris Italy's teenage swimming prodigy blasted the European 400 meter freestyle record with a 4 minutes 26.7 seconds performance, cutting three seconds from the previous mark.
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Rojas Lifts AL With Two-Run Homer In All-Star Thriller
Cookie Rojas hit a two-run homer in the eighth to put the American League ahead, but the Nationals tied in the ninth and won 4-3 in the 10th on Joe Morgan's RBI single. Rojas, 33, reflected on the near-hero moment and the crowd of stars in Atlanta.
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Gaylord Perry
Cleveland
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Rojas
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Bill Stoneman
Montreal Expos
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Rod Carew
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Orioles
Western States Tag Title on the Line at Fair Park
Tonight at Fair Park Coliseum the tag-team feature pits Bob Duncum and Dick Murdoch defending the Western States championship against Dory Funk Sr. and Terry Funk with unmasking stakes for the masked Duo. Other bouts include Mr. Wrestling vs Red Devil, Kurt Von Steiger vs Bill Cody, Mr. O Kama vs Nick Kozak, and Suni War Cloud vs Erich Rommel.
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Dick Murdock
Western States
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Terry Funk
Mr. Wrestling
Red Devil
J. C. Dykes
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Bill Cody
Mr. O’kama
Nick Kozak
Suni War Cloud
Erich Rommel
Bulls Sign Pender and Manning In Rookie Fill In
The Chicago Bulls sign No. 7 draft pick Jerry Pender from Fresno State and supplemental pick Ron Manning from Manhattan College. The team has now inked nine rookies.
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Chicago Bulls
National Basketball Association
Jerry Pender
Fresno
Calif) State
Ron Manning
Manhattan College
Bulls
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