Frazier retains crown in knockout of Ramos at MSG
Joe Frazier stopped Manuel Ramos in the second round at Madison Square Garden to retain his heavyweight claim. Ramos, making brief impression with a first round punch, quit as Frazier dominated with left hooks and body blows. The win lifts Frazier to 21 straight, with title recognition limited to five states, and he eyes wider acclaim against Ellis or Clay.
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New York
Joe Frazier
Manuel Ramos
Ramos
Mexico
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Madison Square Garden
Pancho Rosales
Rosales
Arthur Mercante
Pennsylvania
Maine
Illinois
Massachusetts
Jimmy Ellis
World Boxing Association
Cassius Clay
Pirates try again in three game set with Cardinals
The Pittsburgh Pirates renew a three game series with the St. Louis Cardinals after rain postponed Monday. Bob Veale faces Steve Carlton as the Pirates chase their fifth straight loss after a nine game win streak ended. Pittsburgh travels to Philadelphia Friday for a three game set.
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NL All Stars Casting Fresh Cast for July 9 Game
Pete Rose leads a near new National League lineup for the 39th All Star Game at Houston Astrodome July 9. Aaron remains a starter for a 14th straight year as roster changes include Jerry Grote Don Kessinger and Tommy Helms with Santo McCovey Flood and Santo among repeat selections. Schoendienst will pick the remaining 25 man squad as the NL aims to improve on a 10 17 1 series record in the dome.
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National League
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Cincinnati Reds
Henry Aaron
Atlanta Braves
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Staub
Haller
Alley
Rusty Staub
Houston Astros
McCovey
Julian Javier
Helms
Tony Perez
Reds
Santo
Red Schoendienst
NL Stars
Pittsburgh
Los Angeles
Philadelphia
Popgun batters told to stop, look, listen to Staub
Houston Astros 24 year old first baseman Rusty Staub hits .317 while saying he is not swinging well, as manager Harry Walker praises his patience and all fields hitting after a 3-1 win over the Cubs. Other NL and AL results noted include the Reds over the Mets in 11 innings and Pete Rose reaching 100 hits.
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UPI
Rusty Staub
Harry Walker
Staub
Houston Astros
Walker
Astros
Chicago Cubs
Jets End Tailspin with 4-3 Win Over Rochester
Pitching ace Dave Roberts earned his eighth win as the Jets halt a seven game skid with a four run eighth inning rally to beat Rochester 4-3. Bernie Smith hit his fifth homer and Syracuse defeated Louisville 9-2 while Toledo postponed Richmond at Toledo due to tornado warnings.
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Red Wings
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Humbert Tops New Castle in Slo-Pitch Showdown
Humbert rolled to a 16-11 win over New Castle Business College in Lawrence County Slo-Pitch League action. Clyde Stewart and Joe McKee led with three hits each, Stewart homering and doubling while Kenny Budai Ron Nelson and winning pitcher Rich Covelli added two apiece.
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Ron Nelson
Rich Covelli
Whitworth Tops Money List After Second in PGA Championship
Kathy Whitworth ascends to the lead on the LPGA money list with 17 370 after finishing second in the PGA championship. Carol Mann drops to second as Sandra Post rises from 18th to ninth following her championship win. The top 10 includes Mickey Wright Clifford Ann Creed and Donna Caponi with their respective earnings.
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UPI
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Ladies Professional Golf Association
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Miss Mann
Sutton
Mass
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Mickey Wright
Sandra Haynie
Clifford Ann Creed
Sandra Spuzich
Marilynn Smith
Betsy Rawls
Donna Caponi
Pro Hockey Signing Ties Tkaczuk To Rangers
UPI reports Walter Tkaczuk the top junior hockey player in Canada signed his first pro contract with the New York Rangers of the NHL. The agreement begins his bid to move from junior play to professional ranks this season.
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Northrup hits two grand slams as Tigers rout Indians
Jim Northrup belted grand slams on the first pitches with the bases loaded in both of his plate appearances. The two shots tied a major league record and helped Detroit to a 14-3 victory over Cleveland, widening their AL lead.
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Mickey Stanley
Eddie Fisher
Bill Freehan
Willie Horton
Don Wert
Hal Kurtz
Horton
Wert
Bill Rohr
Kurtz
Denny McLain
Standings and schedule for the STP tersit league
National and American League standings are listed with win loss records and games back. Monday results include Cin at N.Y. and Houston at Chicago. Pittsburgh at St. Louis was rained out. Upcoming games feature multiple cross league matchups and pitchers listed with probable starters.
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