Ali-Frazier showdown nears in Manila with big gate forecast
Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier prepared for a 15 round world heavyweight title bout in Manila. Ali taunted his foe while predicting annihilation as Frazier projected resilience and a full 15 rounds. Gate projections exceed 1.8 million with closed circuit reach to 68 countries and high TV revenue.
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Muhammad Ali
Joe Frazier
Ali
Frazier
United States
Soviet Union
Don King
Ohio
King
P.T. Barnum
George Foreman
Zaire
Chuck Wepner
Ron Lyle
Joe Bugner
Philadelphia
Kingston
Jamaica
Foreman
Jerry Quarry
Jimmy Ellis
Pro Athletes Face Limited Bargaining Power
A.P. report notes pro players lack long careers and bargaining leverage. NFLPA chief Ed Garvey cites short careers and owner power, backing calls for expedited NLRB action. House subcommittee chair Rep. Frank Thompson Jr. plans hearings on NFL labor disputes.
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National Football League Players Association
House
Labor-Management Subcommittee
National Labor Relations Board
NFL
Frank Thompson Jr
D-N.j
NFL Management Council
Ed Garvey
NFL Players Association
Iola rallies past Twisters in penalty plagued game
Iola Ottawa High’s B team rebounded to beat the Twisters 14 8 in a game dominated by penalties. Iola intercepted four passes and recovered five fumbles while limiting OHS with timely defense as the Twisters lost yards and a touchdown. Rod Orndorff led Iola with 65 yards on 14 carries and a first half score.
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Ottawa High
Irhi
OHS
Rod Orndorff
Twisters
Tola
Orndorff
Darren Beets
Gerials
Richard Gould
Bill Burns
Lawrence Open Track Meet slated at Hershberger Track
Lawrence hosts the Lawrence Open Track and Field Meet on October 11 at the University of Kansas Hershberger Track. Events start at 1 p.m. with registration 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Entry is $1 per event. club members pay 75 cents. AAU sanction pending.
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Lawrence Track Club
Lawrence Department of Parks and Recreation
Hershberger
University of Kansas
Kansas
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