Ali defeats Bonavena to set stage for Frazier showdown
Muhammad Ali stopped Oscar Bonavena in the 15th round at Madison Square Garden to signal a high stakes bid for a unification bout with Joe Frazier. Ali stated the bout built toward a potential February megafight and hinted at a long-term plan despite a grueling night. Bonavena’s loss leaves his heavyweight future uncertain while Buchanan of Scotland beat Donato Paduano in a separate 10-round bout.
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NBA Standings and Weekday Results in Western Conference
The Western Conference shows Milwaukee leading the Midwest at 18 10 with a .643, Phoenix 18 12 .600, and Chicago 13 11 .542. Pacific division lists Los Angeles 15 10 .600, San Francisco 15 13 .536, Portland 9 21 .300. Monday's result: Cincinnati 124 San Fran 113. Upcoming games include Milwaukee at Atlanta and Seattle at Philadelphia among others.
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Texas Tops No 2 Ohio State In AP Poll After Big Wins
Texas widens its margin over Ohio State after a 61 17 win over Mississippi and a 42 7 pounding of Arkansas. Nebraska moves to third as Arizona State rises to eighth. LSU drops out of the Top Twenty after beating Mississippi.
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Browns Clinch Tie With Oilers Win As Collier Retires
Cleveland Browns beat Houston 21-16 to pull level atop the AFC Central as coach Blanton Collier confirms retirement after the season. Bill Nelson passed 161 yards, Leroy Kelly ran 108 yards, Gary Collins scored, and Houston’s Charley Johnson started despite a broken left collarbone.
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Mini Le Mans Race Sets April 18 Trials For 1971 Event
In Le Mans France organizers announced a three hour Mini Le Mans race with 9000 dollars in prize money to be held April 18 during two day trials for the 1971 Le Mans endurance race. The event will be open to sports prototype and special grand touring cars, mirroring the format of the main race.
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Ali Frazier bout may draw two million in gate at Astrodome
The Astrodome could host a historic Ali versus Frazier by mid February 1971 with predicted live gate of up to two million dollars. John D. O’Connell cites seating and pricing with MSG as rival, noting New York would require 60 dollar tickets for 1.5 million while Houston could reach 2 million with 30 dollar seats.
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Andretti Starts Ferrari Test At Le Castellet Circuit
Indianapolis 500 winner Mario Andretti began a three day session at Le Castellet on the French Riviera to familiarize himself with the Ferrari 312 for the 1971 World Drivers Championship. The Italian American star will test the car from Monday through Wednesday as Ferrari conducts the mark’s initial work at the new circuit.
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Unsung Heroes Honor Looms In Maryland Tradition
Baltimore area high schools continue the McCormick Unsung Hero program begun in 1940 honoring teamwork and leadership on football and lacrosse teams. Michael Kavanagh of Patterson High School became the 1969 Unsung Hero and first recipient of the $2000 scholarship. the 1970 dinner is planned this month with speakers like Weeb Ewbank and other sports luminaries attending.
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Hazeltine’s Comeback Mirrors Giants Turf Backfield
Matt Hazeltine, 37, returns to the New York Giants after a year away, proving a veteran can still thrive under Norb Hecker’s coaching. He cites football’s visceral highs, recalls beating the Cowboys, and explains retirement’s pull versus renewed drive. He shares a cubicle view of the grind and the adrenalin that keeps him going.
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