Threats Prompt Tight Security for Frazier Foreman Fight
Kingston police and militia expand ringside security ahead of the 15 round world heavyweight title bout. Joe Frazier 214 pounds and George Foreman 2171/2 pounds weigh in under tight guard as threats loom. Foreman predicts victory while Las Vegas odds set Frazier as 3 to 1 favorite.
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Rockets fire Tex Winter name Johnny Egan coach
The Houston Rockets dismissed Tex Winter after a 0-10 stretch and named assistant Johnny Egan as interim coach. Egan led a 107-103 upset over the New York Knicks as the team ends a losing streak amid ongoing control and Patterson cited lack of improvement as the reason.
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Lebo Captures Tri Lakes League Title In Tight Final
Lebo defeated Williamsburg 45-37 to win the Tri Lakes League tournament, breaking a 12-12 first period tie and pulling ahead 24-18 at halftime. Waverly took third with a 43-35 win over Burlingame as Gary Giffin and Harold Hughes led the Bulldogs with 17 and 16 points.
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Edge Graceland Braves Win In Overtime
Ottawa University edge Graceland 68 66 in overtime to move to 2 2 in HAC play and sit 4 9 overall. Lusk 23 and Johnson 22 paced OU while Brown led Graceland with 18. OT surge gave OU control after a 57 57 tie at regulation with Pettinger’s late tip in forcing extra time.
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Big Eight Leading ISU Faces Sooners Tonight
Kansas City AP report says coach Maury John’s Iowa State Cyclones, 3-0, visit Oklahoma for the second half of a two game road trip after opening half of the trip with an 87 point win over Oklahoma State.
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Colts Trade John Unitas to Chargers
Veteran quarterback John Unitas was traded from the Baltimore Colts to the San Diego Chargers for future considerations. The Chargers will assume his contract. the Colts will cover future obligations from Unitas' Colts career. No current players or draft picks were exchanged.
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Bowling Scores from Grand Champion League Update
Bowling scores list weekly results across leagues and teams with highs for each bowler. Notable entries include Harry Smith 496 for MFA Insurance and L. Kueser 535 for 30, plus S. Coffman 450 and D. Nitcher 398 across multiple squads.
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Milburn Star Leads NAIA Indoor Carnival Victory
Olympic gold medalist Rodney Milburn of Southern University won the 60-yard high hurdles at the NAIA indoor championships, clocking seven seconds and signaling his near retirement from track to pursue pro football. Jackson State topped the team standings with 43 points, while Eastern New Mexico and Fort Hays State followed.
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OU Runner 5th In Prelim In NAIA Meet
Ottawa University half miler Bill Love failed to qualify in the 880-yard preliminaries at the NAIA national meet in Kansas City Missouri. He finished fifth in his heat with a time of 2 08, leaving the first four finishers to advance. Teammate Mike Barbera was slated for the high jump but did not compete.
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