Ali Frazier Fight Hype Builds To Madison Square Garden Showdown
The heavyweights collide in a $30 million spectacle at Madison Square Garden with a sellout 19,500 live crowd. Ali and Frazier tout bold claims while promoters project up to 300 million global viewers across closed circuit and satellite feeds. Both fighters earn $2.5 million guarantees as intrigue centers on an era defining bout.
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Williams leads Furman to first-round NCAA berth in dramatic playoff run
Furman coach Joe Williams praised his players after the Paladins beat Richmond 68-61 to clinch a 15-11 season and a first-round NCAA playoff slot. They face Fordham next Saturday as BYU, St Joseph's, and others earned berths in the opening round.
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Ski Bum Becomes Top Ski Resort Developer in Michigan
Richard E. Georgi, 31, once labeled a ski bum, now runs Ski and Shore Properties in Bailaire Antrim County Michigan near Traverse City. Born Knoxville Tennessee 1939 he moved with his family across New Mexico Texas and Idaho and began teaching skiing at age 12 before going into wholesale ski ventures.
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Vander Pool Star of 1930 Racing Season
Vander Pool, a $2,600 yearling in 1929, went 11 for 11 as a seven year old in 1930. He secured a Youthful Stakes win after Equipoise was disqualified at Jamaica track. The colt began with 15 straight victories, finishing with 19 wins in 32 starts.
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Arrows and Comets Chase Dayton Class District Semi Finals
The Preble Shawnee Arrows and Mason Comets remain alive in the Dayton Class District tournament racing toward the semifinals at the UD Fieldhouse. Shawnee, 17 3, faces Dayton Stivers after two tourney wins while Mason meets top seed Dayton Jefferson. Oakwood awaits the Shawnee Stivers winner for a Wednesday semifinal. finals at the UD Arena.
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Bucks Can Cinch Title At Indiana
Ohio State can lock up the Big Ten title by beating Indiana at home Tuesday night and join Miami in the NCAA tournament. The Buckeyes improved to 13-1 in the conference after a 68 67 win over Northwestern, while Michigan climbed to 10-2 with an 88 63 victory over Michigan State. Capital won the Ohio Conference Tournament. Miami prepared for Marquette. Ohio University kept NIT hopes alive.
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Knicks May Get Atlanta Coach in 1971 72
The Atlanta Constitution reports coach Richie Guerin of the Atlanta Hawks is to become head coach of the New York Knicks for 1971 72. The paper cites an unnamed New York source saying Red Holzman will step aside to focus on general manager duties after this season.
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Weekend Fights Highlight Arcarri Retaining WBC Title
In Rome Bruno Arcarri, 138, narrowly outpointed Joao Henrique, 138, to keep the WBC junior welterweight belt. In Panama Ismael Laguna, 137, defeated Lloyd Marshall, 133, by decision. In Hitachi Kuniaki Shibate, 128, beat Vicente Garcia, 128, on points.
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Royals and Pistons Hope Shrinking After Close Losses
Detroiters blew a 2 point lead in the final 13 minutes and fell 104-100 to Cleveland. Nate Archibald 26 and Norm Van Lier 24 led the Royals. Chicago and Phoenix also lost, keeping Pistons’ playoff chances slim.
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Indians Sign Last Holdout
In fielder Larry Brown the last holdout of the Cleveland Indians agreed to terms Sunday as the Indians posted their second Cactus League victory in as many starts against the San Francisco Giants. Brown reported he would join the club Wednesday.
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Carr Selected For All Stars
Austin Carr of Notre Dame is named the first pick for the East West College All Star game to be played April 3 in Dayton. He averages 37.5 points per game this season and once scored 61 in the NCAA tournament.
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Rockets edge Floridians in OT on Cannon jumper
Denver Rockets topped the Floridians 142-141 in overtime after Larry Cannon banked in a winning shot with 19 seconds left. Dylan Beck paced the Rockets with 36 points and Cannon 35 as Utah, Indiana, and New York won earlier or later in a crowded NBA style ABA night.
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Corde Named Captain Of Ohio Bobcats Basketball
Athens AP reports guard Tom Corde was named captain for the 1971 72 Ohio University team at the recognition dinner. Senior Ken Kowal and Craig Love were named most valuable players for the season. Ohio finished 17 7 overall and 6 4 in the MAC for second place.
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IBA Honors Henry Iba With Distinguished Service Award
The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics awarded Henry Iba, famed Oklahoma State coach and three time Olympic coach, the NAIA Distinguished Service Award. Iba, 52nd year in basketball, will coach the 1972 Olympic team and said zone defense will strengthen in the next four years.
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Banned South Africa Book The Censor By John
South African censors have banned a book titled The Censor by John. The action highlights official restrictions on literary works amid ongoing disputes over press freedom and state control.
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