Frazier and Foster to train for November title fight
Detroit AP reports heavyweight champion Joe Frazier and light heavyweight champion Bob Foster prepared for a 15 round title bout set for November 18 at Cobo Arena. Frazier signed for the defense of his title won in 1969, with financial terms highlighting a $150,000 guarantee or 40 percent of live gate for him, and Foster taking 22 percent of all proceeds. Training camps were planned, with Frazier starting in the Poconos before relocating to Detroit two weeks prior.
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Detroit
Joe Frazier
Bob Foster
Frazier
Foster
Ing
Lou Handler
Twentyfirst Century Promotions, Inc
Cobo Arena
Michigan
Chuck Davey
Cassius Clay
New York
Clay
Lcense
Davey
Handler
Vacation Valley
Poconos
Pennsylvania
Hewitt Loses, Spectator Attacks Him After Match
Bob Hewitt of South Africa was eliminated from the Pacific Southwest Open after a heated match in Los Angeles. A 75-year-old spectator struck Hewitt in the head, sending him to St. Vincent's Hospital for observation with a slight concussion. Hewitt had argued with officials and locker-room personnel after the match, while umpire reprimands referenced his language and delaying tactics. Other matches included Loyo-Mayo defeating Hewitt 6-2 3-6 6-3 and several top players advancing to the second round.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Bob Hewitt
South Africa
Hewitt
St. Vincent's Hospital
Mexico
Joaquin Loyo-Mayo
Syracuse Talks Over Problems With Football Racial Controversy
Floyd Schwartzwaider and Syracuse University officials meet with the State Division of Human Rights after eight black players were suspended. Human Rights Commissioner Mangum urged reinstatement and planned to visit Syracuse to seek conciliation. Chancellor Corbally will form a trustee faculty student panel to review the athletes' allegations about the program.
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Syracuse
N.Y
Floyd “Ben” Schwartzwaider
State Division of Human Rights
Orange
Robert J. Mangum
Schwartzwalder
Water Softeners Offer Rusty Water Solutions
Local readers learn about RED-OUT water conditioning salt marketed for rust and iron issues in home water supplies. Retailers advertise availability while dealers nationwide can be located through listed information and consumer inquiries.
Osborn Gets Turn To Grin
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Dave Osborn and Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Len Dawson posed together in a Minneapolis store while autographing items. Dawson noted Osborn’s steady smile as the two reviewed photos. Osborn scored in the Vikings 27 to 10 win over the Chiefs on Sunday.
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Minneapolis-St. Paul
Dave Osborn
Minnesota Vikings
Len Dawson
Kansas City Chiefs
Minneapolis
Osborn
Vikings
Chiefs
Utah Stars' trunks spark DAR protest over flag
Salt Lake City Utah AP The Utah Stars ABA team drew objection from Faye Mozart chair of the DAR Lake chapter flag code committee who wrote owner Bill Daniels protesting the use of the American flag on players trunks. The trunks display the Utah flag on the other side.
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Salt Lake City
Falcons Extend Streak with 80-0 JV Win
Fenwick high school reserve football team improved its winning streak to 20 with an 80 to 0 rout of Edgewood JV at Fenwick. Dick Martin threw for two touchdowns on opening drives, posted 211 yards and four total TDs. Tim McLaughlin scored three TDs as nine Fenwick players found the end zone.
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Fenwick ‘High
Edgewood
Fenwick
Dick Martin
Falcons
Martin
Tim McLaughlin
Franklin JV routs Miamisburg 22 to 0 in gridiron win
Franklin junior varsity improved to 2-0 with a 22-0 victory over Miamisburg. Touchdowns were scored by Slip Reynolds Steve Lamb and Tim Gutshall as the Wildcats dominated on the field.
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Franklin
Vasity
Miamisburg
Slip Reynolds
Steve Lamb
Tim Gutshall
Wildcats
Hollons Pair Leads Monroe Jv Gridders To 14 0 Win
Steve Hollon scored 12 of his team high 14 points as Monroe Junior Varsity beat visiting Mason 14 0. Hollon found the end zone in the first and third quarters while the Hornet defense shut out Mason. Monroe jayvee improved to 2 0.
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Steve Hollon
Monroe
Mason
Hollon
Hornet
Monroe Jayvee
Jones Makes Pros Roster Complete
MEMPHIS TENN The exhibition season opens in a week but the last holdout has signed as the Memphis Pros head into the ABA season Star guard Jimmy Jones signed Monday to complete the Pros squad.
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Jones
Memphis
Tenn
Memphis Pros
Jimmy Jones
Australians Struggle as Gretel II Disqualified in Cup
Newport reports the Australians trail Intrepid 2 0 after Gretel II was disqualified from Sunday’s race, reversing a claimed victory. The committee upheld Intrepid citing a collision at the start. Team members denounce the ruling but vow to press on with four straight wins in heavy wind forecast.
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Newport
R.L
Packer
Gretel II
Intrepid
Gretel Il
Jim Hardy
Cohelmsman
Martin Visser
Hardy
Visser
Barker
Most Happy Fella Among Front Runners In Brown Jug Field
Delaware Ohio AP Most Happy Fella and Columbia George head a field of up to 14 three year old pacers for the Little Brown Jug second leg of pacing’s Triple Crown. Armbro Kerry and Looster set national season records for age and gait as the Grand Circuit opened at the Delaware County Fair.
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Delaware, Ohio
Columbia George
Armbro Kerry
Looster
Delaware County Fair
Armstrong Brothers
Brampton
Ontario
Joe O’brien
William Shehan
New York City
Billy
Madeline
Ann Ar- Cain
Iowa State
Bor
Mich
Tim Robin
Charley Clarkson
Bradley
Trail Blazers Put 2 On Waiver List
Portland Trail Blazers place two players on waivers in Forest Grove Oregon with Associated Press noting roster adjustments and potential moves as team reshapes ahead of the season.
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Trail Blazers
Forest Grove
Ore
The
Portland Trail Blazers
Auto Dealer Goes For Win
Curtis Person, a 60 year old Memphis auto dealer, posted a one over par 73 at the California Golf Club in South San Francisco as qualifying opened for the 16th U S Seniors Championship. A field of 130 players 55 and older will be cut to 32 after Tuesday's second round. Match play starts Wednesday with the finals Saturday.
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San Francisco
Curtis Person
Memphis, Tenn
U. S
California Golf Club
Unser Targets 12th USAC Win In Trenton 300
Al Unser aims to extend a 12 win USAC record by winning the Trenton 300 at Trenton Speedway. He needs three victories in the final five races to tie or surpass the season mark, with Johnny Light also driving a Ford in the field and rival Bobby Unser holding the Indy 500 title. The 31 year old driver believes every car he runs has a win potential as he seeks a strong finish this year.
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Trenton
N.J
al Unser
Unser
Bobby Unser
Victo
U.S
Auto Club
Jim McElreath
Albuquerque
N.M
Johnny Light
Colt
Trenton Speedway
Relcourse
Parnelli Jones
Trowling 4h Scores Honor Roll Men and Women
The score sheet lists Trowling 4h honors for both genders with multiple event results. Highlights include Lakes team totals 222 211 237 670 for men led by Mikovich 203 199 253 and Stamm 227 209 197. Women show Fields 181 170 191 along with many other scorers across events, ending with Triplicate: R. Napier (94).
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C Lakes
L. Mikovich
R. Stamm
K. Patrick
D. Eisele
L. Ratliff
P. Laurens
B. Tufts
R. Roberts
A. Fields
B. Middleton
E. Coomer
P P. Jeffery
L. Meaner
K. Quillen
M. Farkas
J. Quillen
B. Gephart
B. Boal
Toney
J. Anspach
R. Napier
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Loyo-Mayo
Arthur Ashe
Gum Springs
Pancho Segura
Beverly Hills
Calif
Pancho Gonzales
Malibu
Mike Machette
Belvedere
Charles Pasarell
Puerto Rico
Sweden
Torbin Ulrich
Stan Smith
Pasadena
Alan Stone
Australia
Andres Gimeno
Spain
Ronald Holmberg
Ismael el Shafei
Egypt
Diamond Crystal Salt Company _ Dept
St. Clair
Dawson
Wedekind Aircraft, Inc
Hook Field Municipal Airport
P.O. BO
Middletown
Ohio
Stars’ Cage Trunks
Franklin JV Trips
America
Co King Edward
B. Devereaux Barker III
NYYC
Kee
Goodyear
Lel
Dave OW
WN. Broad
General Electric
Geet
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