Foreman ranks top boxing challengers in candid talk
Heavyweight champion George Foreman discusses leading contenders including Muhammad Ali, Oscar Bonavena, Joe Frazier, Floyd Patterson, Jerry Quarry, Ernie Terrell, and Jimmy Ellis. He praises some, questions others, and reflects on the evolving sport and the unpredictable path to the title.
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George Foreman
Floyd Patterson
Jerry Quarry
Jerry
Ali
Ernie Terrell
Ernie
Jimmy Ellis
West Division tightens as five chase Angels win
The AL West tightens with Chicago White Sox leading, but California Angels surged by four runs in a fourth inning on Monday night, aided by Alan Galagher’s triple and two bases loaded walks. Oakland, Minnesota, Kansas City, and the Angels sit within one game back. Kansas City and Milwaukee each posted strong days while Texas, Baltimore, and New York had varied results.
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Hal Rock
Associated Press
New York
Chicago
California
Angels
White Sox
Minnesota
Kansas City
Oakland
Milwaukee
Boston
Detroit
Cleveland
Texas
Baltimore
Alan Gallagher
Jim Geddes
Sox
Chuck Tanner
Jack McKeon
Royals
Two Muscatine boxers lose pro am bouts in Des Moines
In Veterans Auditorium an eight bout card saw two Muscatine boxers lose. Augie Rodriguez fell to Bob Johnes of Knoxville Iowa, 1973 novice Golden Glove champ, while Terry Tague was stopped by Gilbert Mitchell, 1973 Minnesota AAU and Golden Gloves champion. Both had been beaten in the national Golden Gloves by the top 119 pounder. Ozzie Osborn hopes to arrange rematches.
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Des Moines
Muscatine
Veteran's Auditorium
Augie Rodriguez
Bob Johnes
Knoxville
Towa
Terry Tague
Gilbert Mitchell
Ozzie Osborn
Washington
Twoo Muscatine
Poug Hultquish
Pat Melate
Washington Country Club
Thay Hot Shot Tis
Am Louden
Fairfield
Ingel
Jester Park
Pin Garvin Misser
Jim Smith
Pirates beat Cubs as Ellis strengthens hex on Jenkins
The Pirates expanded their home stand by blasting the Cubs 8-1 behind Dock Ellis in a key matchup, while Fergie Jenkins struggled as Pittsburgh pulled within striking distance in the NL East. Dodgers, Cardinals, and Phillies also won, keeping pressure on division leaders.
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Pittsburgh Pirates
Pyates
Fergie Jenkins
Dock Ellis
Chicag Cubs
Howe Guerrers Toward WHA Pact With Aeros
Houston AP Gordie Howe arrives for a news conference as the WHA Houston Aeros near signing a $1 million multi year contract. His sons Marty and Mark Howe already signed four year deals for about $400,000 each. Howe's move could end decades with Detroit and push a family into the same team. The WHA pursuit sparks friction with NHL officials led by Clarence Campbell.
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Houston
World Hockey Association
Houston Aeros
Gordie Howe
Howe
Detroit Red Wings
Lie Aeros
Marty
Mark Howe
Aeros
Detroit
The
Howe Boys
Gordie
NHL
Bruce Norris
League
Clarence Campbell
Sports Standings and Schedule Inconsistent Fragment
Standings show Texas seven Minnesota four Detroit Cleveland one Milwaukee eight Boston three Oakland nine Kansas City five California nine Chicago two. Scheduled games list Detroit Fryman 26 Cleveland Tidrow four seven Baltimore Alexander five two New York Medich four three Oakland Hunter nine three Kansas City Splittorff ten three Boston Pattin six six Curtis three seven Milwaukee Slaton four five Short 21 Champion one three California Singer ten three Chicago Wand fourteen seven and a set of Wednesday games.
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Tidrow
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Splittorff
Pattin
Curtis
Slaton
Short
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Philadelphia
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Houston
Dal
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Reuschel
Bonham
Moose
Johnson
Parker
Lemborg
Renko
Murphy
Reuss
Kirby
Niekro
John
Norman
Bryant
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Oscar
Joe Frazier
Muhammad
Joe
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Bugner
Frazier
Ellis
Mac Foster
Ron Lyle
YMCA
Police Athletic League
AL West Chase
Sports Slate
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MHS
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Jody
Keithsburg
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I Club
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Mid-Prairie
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Dave Nelson
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Jim Perry
Dick Sharon
Bill Freehan
Aurelio Rodriguez
Indians
Mark Chicago
Randy Shindley
Jerry Dale
Dale
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Hex
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le Pirates
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Darrell Evans
Dave Johnson
Andy Messersmith
Messersmith
Mike Tyson
Rick Wise
Cardinals
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Balor Moore
Wise
Bullock
Muscatine Tent & Awning CO
Grandview Ave
WHL
Lange’s Safety Service
Hon
Leu
East Second St
Bibby
Kaat
Singer
Wand
Indianapolis
Max Patkin the
Clown Prince of Baseball
Wen
Shea Stadium
N.Y
Muscatine Red Sox
Bruner
Donald L. Lee
Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Co
E. Harbor Drive
Wheel Chairs
Relea
Esa
Wester Drug
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