Ali to fight Lubbers in Indonesia on Oct 12
Former heavyweight champion Muhammad Ali announced a 10 round bout with Dutch fighter Rudi Lubbers in Jakarta Indonesia on October 12 as part of his Southeast Asia tour. Lubbers was 22-1 and recently lost a 15 round decision to European champ Joe Bugner. Ali plans exhibitions in Hong Kong and Singapore with possible Australia stop.
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Memphis State Quits MVC After Conference Vote
Memphis State University left the Missouri Valley Conference after members rejected a plan to count four MVC games and a fifth non conference game toward the title. Acting president Dr. John W. Richardson called the move a fiscal decision affecting athletic programs and said football schedules remain firm through 1980.
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Baseball Oddities and Facts from the Diamond
A look at why a .400 hitter never yields a pennant since 1900, the yellow baseball experiment of the 1930s between Pittsburgh and Brooklyn, and the rough tally of about 60 new baseballs used per major league game. The piece also plugs The Pardo Agency in Odessa at 2119 Kermit Highway and 337-3131.
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West Coach Selects Two Quarterbacks for All-Star Game
West head coach John McKay has chosen Ty Paine from Washington State and Dan Fouts from Oregon to start in the 13th Annual Coaches All-America game in Lubbock on June 23. Paine is also named quarterback for the College All-Star game in Chicago in July.
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Eagles and Gabriel Reach Trading Talks
The Philadelphia Eagles reached a deal with quarterback Amoman Gabriel and pressed the Los Angeles Rams for a trade price. Rams general manager Don Klosterman said no trade is final and progress over the weekend is hoped for.
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Okker Upsets Smith To Reach French Open Quarters
Tom Okker of the Netherlands defeated Stan Smith of Pasadena in a rain‑delayed five‑setter at Roland Garros to advance to the quarterfinals. The match stretched over two days on slippery clay as Okker exploited Smith’s serve woes and saved two match points before clinching 6 3 34 74 36 64.
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Evert advances as Durr and Court/Goolagong set semifinals
Miss Evert won five straight games to overcome a 3-2 deficit in the first set and secure the opener. The U S teenager faces Francoise Durr in the semis after Durr beat Odile de Robain. In the other semi, Margaret Court meets Evonne Goolagong after Goolagong defeated Martha Navratilova 76 64. In men's play Nas tase eliminated Francois Jauffret, while Paul Gerken and Roger Taylor were tied at two sets each when rain paused play for the third time.
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Lamesa Tornadoes edge toward end of season playoffs
Lamesa trails Pecos 1-0 in the quarterfinals with games shifting to Pecos. The Tornadoes boast a 56-16 combined football basketball and baseball record this year. The district crown and potential baseball survival hang in the balance as Lamesa’s season nears its close.
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NCAA Plans Appeal On 16 Rule Ruling
The NCAA announced it will appeal a federal court injunction blocking its controversial 16 rule that tied eligibility to predicted C minus college work. Walter Byers said the decision appears incongruous and may affect many students, though counsel advised the rule not unconstitutional.
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Foreman to defend title in Canada mid July
World heavyweight champion George Foreman plans to defend his title for the first time in Canada in mid July. The San Francisco Chronicle cites Canadian promoters financing the bout, to be held in Montreal or Toronto and broadcast on international closed circuit television. Possible challengers include Larry Middleton Oscar Bonavena Jurgen Blin and Jose Urtain.
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Odessa Eyes A Texas League Baseball Return
The Odessa Chamber of Commerce Sports Committee discussed a potential Texas League team led by Bobby Bragan. A Midland Cubs style deal was cited, with city funds for stadium upgrades and rent and maintenance covered, while the team handles players and promotions.
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Arkansas tourney mixes football and golf in Hot Springs
In Hot Springs Arkansas the National Football Coaches Invitational Golf Tournament draws 51 head coaches for June 10 12. Notables include Darrell Royal Paul Bear Bryant Charlie McClendon and Frank Broyles among others, with Royals top golf contender and Fairbanks last year winner now with the Patriots. Also notes boxing and auto racing items from New York Monte Carlo and Washington.
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Secretariat runs Belmont pace faster than plan
New York AP report notes Lucien Laurin and Meadow Stable pleased as Secretariat raced to a 1 04 4 5 mile at Belmont Park under Ron Turcotte. Laurin wanted a slower workout but Secretariat finished easily, threatening the Triple Crown bid after the Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner clocked 1:36 at a mile for Belmont.
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