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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1970
Page
16
Muhammad Ali completes the foundation work for a multmillion-dollar dream fight with Joe Frazier. He stopped Oscar Bonavena in 15 rounds at Madison Square Garden, boosting anticipation for an eventual Ali Frazier showdown in February in New York or Houston.
In Cincinnati news, veteran broadcaster Joe Nuxhall remains the Reds’ color commentator as the club shifts sponsorship to a new brewery. Nuxhall, a Hamilton native, has 26 years with the team and notes his split from the previous sponsor. Also notes Frisbies Sports Bowl ties and Jesse Jemison’s strong UC freshman start with 29 points against Miami after transferring from Georgia via Middletown.
Cincinnati opened 26-11 and never trailed, beating San Francisco 124-113 in a Monday NBA game in Omaha. Tom Van Arsdale led with 36 points, Johnny Green added 26, Nate Archibald 24, while Norm Van Lier had 15 rebounds and 13 assists. Nate Thurmond scored 23 for the Warriors.
Salvarria of the Philippines stopped Chartchai Chionoi in Bangkok to claim the World Boxing Council flyweight title. Urban Baptiste of Trinidad KO'd Young Cassius Clay of Barbados in Port of Spain for a welterweight win. Other results list college basketball scores and a pacing note for Bret Hanover.
Jacksonville hosts a college basketball final between the Dolphins and UCLA’s foe from last season in a Civitan Charity Tourney title showdown. Artis Gilmore dominates with 29 rebounds, while Florida State rely on Ron King and Reggie Royals to spark a bid for upset.
Florida State defeats South Mississippi 117 to 84 in the Civitan Tournament first round. Jacksonville beats George Washington 110 to 84 in the same session, signaling strong performances from top teams.
ST. LOUIS AP report notes safety Jack Tatum of Ohio State repeating standout plays, highlighting his impact in a senior day performance and signaling continued leadership for the Buckeyes.
Texas is ranked No. 1 with 30 first place votes and 830 points after routing Mississippi 61 17. Ohio State stays second with 10 first place votes and 772 points while Nebraska is third at 10 4 1. Arizona State rises to eighth after a 10 0 record. Tennessee moves to fourth after an upset of UCLA and faces Air Force in the Sugar Bowl.
Xavier University held its annual football awards during halftime of the Xavier versus Thomas More game. Coach Dick Seler presented 47 letters to players who donated to the Marshall University athletic department. Mike Herr was named best offensive lineman, Dan Lang best defensive back, Dan Fuller best defensive lineman, and Evan Jolitz best defensive back. Xavier's basketball team won 64 to 50.
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