Frazier Poised to Defend Title Against Quarry in MSG Clash
In New York Joe Frazier, the 11-5 favorite, says he will defend his heavyweight title against Jerry Quarry at Madison Square Garden. He vows a relentless, early finish while Quarry promises to stay relaxed under pressure and believes his faster punches will outshine Frazier.
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Cubs Beat Expos as Durocher Celebrates Wedding Gift
The Chicago Cubs end a five game skid with a 2 0 victory over Montreal. Ernie Banks drives in the lone run via a sacrifice fly and ties Jo DiMaggio for 15th on the all time RBI list with 1 537. Bill Hands earns his sixth win and his 15th Cubs shutout this year. Other NL results include Houston over San Diego, Los Angeles over Cincinnati, New York over St. Louis, Philadelphia over Pittsburgh, and Atlanta beating San Francisco in 12 innings.
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Groves Captures Mid-America Junior Open In Sudden Death
Steve Groves of Lancaster won the Mid- America Junior Open Golf Tournament at Possum Run in sudden death over Greg Poston of Logan. Poston rallied from four down, but Groves etched a 37th hole victory with a 45 yard two putt after Poston chipped close and failed to convert. Poston, Miami University freshman, had trimmed several leads before the deciding hole.
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Sundevils Win Crown in Omaha Baseball Showdown
Arizona State Sun Devils captured the college baseball crown in Omaha. Billy Cotton slugged a three run homer and John Dolinsek earned MVP honors with a two run blast as they defeated Tulsa 10-1.
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Detroit and New York top early league race standings
League standings show Baltimore and Cleveland leading the AL East and Central with Baltimore at 48 18 and Cleveland 23 38. Recent results include Cleveland routing Baltimore 7-2 and 2-5 in doubleheader games while other matchups featured Chicago and California sharing wins and Seattle edging Kansas City 5-3. Saturday set for several games with key pitching matchups across divisions.
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Tiant Tosses Indians to Split as Orioles Halt Streak
Tiant earns fourth win and belts a two run homer in a 7-2 first game victory for Cleveland. In the nightcap Marcellino Lopez and Eddie Watt hold Baltimore to six hits as the Orioles win 5-1.
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Oscar Bonavena Stops Von Homburg In Berlin TKO
Argentine heavyweight Oscar Bonavena improves to 38 4 with a third round technical knockout of Wilhelm Von Homburg of West Germany in Berlin. Bonavena floored his opponent four times, twice in the first round and twice more in the third, ending the bout at 2 56 of the third. This marks his second win in Germany after defeating Karl Mildenberger.
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Ringo) Bonavena
Kesling Saginaw Post Wins In Lefty Grove League
Kesling Construction defeated VFW 11 to 3 in the senior division as Chuck Hohler added three hits including a double. Scott Tinker earned the win with a double while Dan Hipp hit a first inning homer. Saginaw Wire earned its first win 13 to 3 over Hug Concrete in the junior division with Mike Beveridge recording the win and a triple and double.
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Stolle and Newcombe Reach London Grass Final
John Newcombe upset top seed Rod Laver 6 4 6 4 in 50 minutes to reach the final while Fred Stolle defeated Dennis Ralston 6 2 3 6 8 6 securing the other berth in the London Grass Court Championships final. Rod Laver watched from the sidelines as three Australians advance.
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Ryun Seeks Final Glory In NCAA Track Run
Jim Ryun of Kansas competes in the mile and 3 mile events as Kansas pursues the NCAA team title in Knoxville. He faces Villanova’s Murphy and Liquori, Arizona State’s Labenz, and strong San Jose State rivals led by John Carlos who aims for the 220 yard dash and anchors a fast 4x440 relay.
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Charles Leads Kemper But Lacks Distance
Charles holds a one stroke lead at 6 under par 138 after the second round of the Kemper Open in Charlotte. Sam Snead Dan Sikes Tony Jacklin Bruce Devlin and Lee Trevino are tied at 5 under par 139 behind in a crowded field.
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Two Share Lead In Gals Tourney
Shirley Englehorn and Clifford Ann Gordon shot 67 to lead the LPGA Pabst Classic after one round at Raymond Memorial Golf Course in windy, spitty rain. Joyce Ann Jackson of Birmingham carded a hole in one on the 17th, debuting as a pro. Gordon, newlywed in her fourth LPGA start, opened with a 31 before finishing with a 36.
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Detroit Trades Sawchuck to Rangers for Jeffery and Snow
New York acquires Terry Sawchuck the NHL all time shutout record holder after 19 seasons with Detroit. He is traded along with Sandy Snow for winger Larry Jeffrey in a Friday deal.
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