Clay Flattens Ellis In 12th Round For 32nd Win
Muhammad Ali era rival Cassius Clay stops Ellis in the 12th round on a heavyweight card in Houston Astrodome. Clay improves to 32nd victory and 26th knockout in 33 pro fights earning $450 000 against 45 percent of income. Ellis falls to 7 losses in 27 pro bouts, guaranteed 20 percent of income. Other fights feature Jeff Merritt KO Banks Terry Daniels outpoints Ramos James Helwig and Eddie Brooks winning decisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clay
Ellis
Meson
Jeff Merritt
New York
al Banks
Chicago
Merritt
Banks
Terry Daniels
Dallas
Manuel Ramos
Daniels
Ramos
Harris Waters Battle For Cowboys Free Safety Spot
Cliff Harris and Charlie Waters are in a tight battle for the Cowboys free safety job. Coach Tom Landry calls the first-round draw with Waters currently starting, while Harris vows to prove he can win the slot. Harris recalls his rookie year and notes the high stakes of protecting the secondary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thousand Oaks
Calif
Cliff Harris
Dallas Cowboys
Charlie Waters
Harris
Cowboys
Waters
Michigan Seeks Stadium Lights For Night Games
Ann Arbor Michigan Athletic Director Don Canham said he would seek permission to install lights at Michigan Stadium and hopes to play night football by 1972. If approved, Michigan would be the only Big Ten school with home games at night and its 101000 seat stadium would be the largest college owned lighted venue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Arbor
Mich
Don Canham
University of Michigan
Michigan
Michigan Stadium
Cloture Vote Misses in Lockheed Aid Battle
The Senate failed to invoke cloture on a bill aiding Lockheed Aircraft Corp as 42 voted for debate limits and 47 against. Senator Proxmire praised the opposition stance while Senator Tower indicated several foes might switch sides on a subsequent vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Lockheed Aircraft Corp
William Proxmire
D-Wis
Proxmire
John Tower
Texas
Tower
Vietnam Children to Get Funds from Elisberg Book
Daniel Ellsberg said he would donate his $150000 advance from a Dell Publishing paperback to aid wounded Vietnamese and Indochina children. He plans a August release of essays since 1967 with a new introduction. Ellsberg, 40, MIT research associate, was indicted by a federal grand jury on June 28 for unauthorized possession of the Pentagon Papers origin study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Daniel Elisberg
Pentagon
Vietnam
Indochina
Dell Publishing Co
Elleberg
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
U.S
Earthquake Jolts Latin Countries Shocks Massive Area
A strong quake roughly six point something on the Richter scale rocked Peru, Colombia, and Venezuela Monday night. There were no immediate reports of injuries or damage as the tremor was felt across upper South America. The epicenter was not determined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lima
UPI
South America
Peru
Columbia
Venezuela
Ninth Inning Heroics Lift Twins Over Bosox
Jim Holt's sacrifice fly in the ninth plated the go ahead run as the Minnesota Twins beat the Boston Red Sox 2 1 in Minneapolis. Rich Reese opened with a triple, Mitterwald connected for a 10th inning homer, and Smith anchored Boston with three hits and a sharp defensive effort before Holt's decisive fly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Holt
Bosox
Minneapolis-St, Paul
Rich Reese
Jim Hoy
Minnesota Twins
Boston
Reggie Smithe
Holt
Twins
Sonny Siebert
Mitterwald
Smith
Beaton
Cesar Tovar
Jon Kennedy
Galloore Smith
Major Grid Coaches Favor Royal's Plan
LA report on coaches Bryant and McKay endorsing Darrell Royal's idea of a separate division for major football schools. They discuss open Rose Bowl options, current conference ties, and the need for policy shaped by schools with common goals. Bryant notes about 60 schools are truly major, with budgets not to be expanded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Paul “Bear” Bryant
Alabama
John McKay
Southern California
Darrell Royal
Texas
I National Collegiate Athletic Associaaion
Bryant
NCAA
Aisieln
Royal
Favors
McKay
USC
Jess Hill
Baseball standings and tonight’s American League schedule
The standings show AL East led by Baltimore and Boston close behind. AL West features Oakland Kansas City and California in pursuit. Tonight’s games include New York at Chicago, Kansas City at Detroit, Oakland at Baltimore, California at Cleveland, Washington at Minnesota, Boston at Milwaukee, and more with several night doubleheaders listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota
Chicago
Montreal
Houton Toute
Philadiphia
Baltimore
Boston
Minnesota & Fed
Milwaukee
Pittsburgh
Philadelphia
Atlanta
Houston
Cincinnata
San Diego
York
Stottlemyre
Histon
Kansas City
Detroit
Lolich
Oakland
Hunter
Segu
Cabeon
Leonhard
Jackson
Jeint
California
Wright
Cleveland
McDowell
Washington
Broberg
Luebber
Londers
Lockwood
Feo
Cate
Holtzman Biot
Cadisa
McAnally
Calbaston
Blasingama
Reer
Arryman
Reynolds
Tartigat
Pittsburgh Eilin
Los Angeles
Downing
Cincinnati
Frothtin
Jarvis
San Francisco
Sterichaline
Louis
Zachary
New York
Seaver Tien
Matthews Sizzles In No-Hitter To Send Western To Final
Steve Matthews fired a no-hit performance with nine strikeouts and two runs driven by his fifth inning double as Western All-Stars beat Lubbock Northeast 5-1 to reach the district Little League final against Lamesa. Lamesa edged Slaton 1-0 in the other semifinal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Slaton
Steve Matthews
Jed Lubbock
Western All-Stars
Western
Lubbock Northeast
Lamesa
Big Spring
Wuaturewe
Northeast
Sonny Whitaker
Barry Blake
Lubbock
Anderson reflects on LSU reputation and NFL prospects
The former LSU standout recalls his college defense and SEC tackles record while discussing his move to the Steelers. He notes the challenge of shifting from outside to middle linebacker and questions how much All American honors reflect timing and publicity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LSU
Anderson
Steelers
Chief Meyers Dead Ex Baseball Star Dies in California
Riverside native John Torres Meyers known as Chief Meyers died in Community Hospital San Bernardino four days before his 91st birthday. A catcher with the New York Giants and Brooklyn Dodgers, he held the World Series record with 12 assists in a six game series. Meyers began pro play in 1906 with Harrisburg and appeared in World Series teams in 1911 1912 and 1913, with the Dodgers in 1916. Funeral services were set for Rialto today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Bernardino
Calif
John Torres
Meyers
New York Giants
Brooklyn Dodgers
Community Hospital
Riverside
Harrisburg
Penn
Giants
Dodgers
Rialto
Vellone Out For 1971 Season With Ailment
The Minnesota Vikings announce regular offensive guard Jim Vellone will miss the 1971 season due to an undisclosed medical ailment. No future availability details were given, despite last season’s averages of 20 points and 21 rebounds per game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minn
Minnesota Vikings
Mendey
Jim Vellone
Ald Lannin
Meniston Ed
Aiag Aay
Ragos Angeles
Vellone
Vikings
Cards Trim Mets 4-0 Behind Gibson Shutout
Bob Gibson allowed five hits and earned his second straight shutout as the St. Louis Cardinals defeated the New York Mets 4 to 0. Joe Torre drove in two runs with a first inning double and had three hits in the game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NEW York
Bob Gibson
Joe Torre
St. Louis Cardinals
Mets
Gibson
Torre
Cardinals
Ray Sadecki
Matty Alou
iLals Melendez
Rousseau Wins NHL Golf Tourney In Sudden Death Playoff
Bobby Rousseau of the New York Rangers defeated Vancouver's Dale Tallon on the second hole of a sudden death playoff to win the NHL Golf Tournament at Westchester Country Club. They finished regulation tied at 75. Gary Dornhoefer was third with 76, Vic Hadfield fourth at 81, and tied for fifth at 82 were Jean-Guy Gendron Steve Atkinson and Tim Ecclestone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison
N.Y
Bobby Rousseau
New York Rangers
Vancouver
Dale Tallon
Rousseau
Tallon
Westchester Country Club
Clarence Campbell
Canucks
Gary Dornhoefer
Philadelphia Flyers
Vic Hadfield
New York
Jean-Guy Gendron
Flyers
Steve Atkinson
Buffalo Sabres
Tim Ecclestone
Detroit Red Wings
Vets Report To Cardinals At Camp In Lake Forest
Veterans joined rookies for workouts at the St. Louis Cardinals football training camp in Lake Forest Illinois. Linebacker Don Parish arrived Sunday night three days late. Coach Bob Holloway said the club took action consistent with NFL policy and declined details. A $200 per day lateness fine is standard NFL procedure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Forest
Ill
St. Louis Cardinals
Don Parish
Bob Holloway
Cardinals
NFL
Cubs Rally Past Expos 5-2 Behind Pappas Five-Hitter
Milt Pappas pitched five strong innings allowing only five hits to edge Montreal 5-2. Don Kessinger Glenn Beckett and Jim Hickman sparked a six run frame with a rally in the sixth, scoring Beckett on a Beckett single and Hickman driving in two. Chicago added an insurance run in the seventh as Hickman collected his third hit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
Milt
Pappas
Chicago Cubs
Montreal Expos
Cubs
Steve Renko
Expos
Don Kessinger
Renko
Kessinger
Glenn Beckett
Billy Williams
Jim Hickman
Beckert
Ron Santo
Brock Davis
Johnny Callison
Iceman
Chicago
Beckett
Hickman
Ron Fairly
Callison
Fairly
Bob Bailey
Rader Stars Astros Edge Philadelphia In 15
In an extra inning thriller, Doug Rader lined a 15th inning double to drive in Cesar Cedeno as the Astros beat the Phillies 7 4. Cedeno sparked the late rally with an infield hit and key doubles, while Montanez homered twice for Philadelphia before Houston pulled away in the 15th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Doug Rader
Cesar Cedeno
Houston
Cedeno
Astros
Ron Stone
Raders
Denis ‘Menke
Jesus Alou
Joe Morgan
Rader
Phillies
Willie ‘Montanez
Denny Doyle
Larry Bowan
Doyle
Montaneri
Barry Lersch
Raderl
Menke
Alou
Lersch
Roger Metzger
Metzger
Dolphins Hold Pass Blitz Practice With Injured Trio
Miami safety Dick Anderson and offensive lineman Maxie Williams along with running back Charlie Leigh and linebacker Mike Colen were sidelined by pulled leg muscles during a pass blitz drill. Mentions of star backs Larry Csonka and Jim Ki rk remain out as contract dispute cost them $200 per day of missed practice, per coach Don Shula.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MIAMI
Dick Anderson
Maxie Williams
Charllie Leigh
Mike Colen
Miami Dolphins
Dolphin
Larry Csonka
Jim Kirk
Don Shula
Also Mentioned on This Page
Auouoca
Avalanche Journal
Tueday Morning
Astrodome
James Helwig
James Singleton
Lake ‘Charles
Eddie ‘Brooks
Jimmy Boyd
Harmon Killebrew
Luis Tiant
Tony Olivo
Rod Carew
Harmon
Harris, Waters
Lockheed
Latin
Jim Kaat
East
Pasadena
Big Ten
Salt Lake City
Los Angeles Coliseum
Dennis Ferris
Collegians
Bears
Tim Kelly
Notre Dame
Wisconsin
Bill Gregory
Kelly
Gregory
Baltimore Colts
Matthews
Lubbock Western
Steve Norman
Jimmy Falks
Hector Guerrero
Tony Ford
Coh
Rendy Bollinger
Anne
Edenes
Phil_ Bruedigam
Roger Robison II
Moe Whitaker
Rosseau
NHL
Rowald — Kilmer
Abrhbl Kessinger
Bwillama If
Staub of
Banto
Bailey
Davis
Gosger
Batemanc
Strhmayr
Fairey
McGinn
Sons
Coo
E—Callison
Mon
Lojo
Reckert
Houston Ries
Es Morgan
Wyna
Montanes
Djohnmen
Cedeno Cf
Harmon Gee Rader Dh
Gambie Rf
Jalon If Menke
Money
If Soln Edwards
Pfetl
Hiatt
Mryan
Astune
Billinchm
Lerch
Chiles
Wilson
Culver
Browne
Gladding
Hoemer
NaMiller
E—R.stone
Lob
Philadelphia Il
J. Alan Lersch
Montanez
San
Clovis Reed
American State Bank
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!