Muhammad Ali Faces Jimmy Ellis in July Showdown
The piece analyzes Muhammad Ali after a long layoff and prior fights, weighing whether his speed, reflexes, and stamina have faded. It notes Ali’s 1970 return against Jerry Quarry, the Bonavena bout, and the Frazier clash, raising questions about his future form and lasting power.
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Muhammad Ali
Ali
Jimmy Ellis
Astrodome
Zora Folley
Madison Square Golden
Folley
Jerry Quarry
Atlanta
Quarry
Oscar Bonavena
the Garden
Bonavena
Joe Frazier
Frazier
Mark Conn
Crampton Defending Champion Returns in Westchester Classic
Bruce Crampton, defending champion and a top earner on the American tour, begins play in the $250,000 Westchester Classic in Harrison New York. The Australian star, though often overlooked amid Nicklaus Palmer and Trevino, is recognized for his calm manner and relentless focus. Crampton, 35 and based in Dallas, came to the United States as a 20 year old to chase the major purses and has been a regular on tour for 15 years.
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Bob Green
Associated Press
Harrison
N.Y
Bruce Crampton
Jack Nicklaus
Arnold Palmer
Lee Trevino
Crampton
Dallas
United States
Howley Signs With Cowboys. Thomas Still Holds Out
Dallas Cowboys end Chuck Howley holdout by signing him to a contract and sending him to Thousand Oaks for training. Duane Thomas remains $50,000 apart, demanding $80,000 citing past rookie honors and his role in a Super Bowl run as leverage.
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Dallas Cows Boys
Thousand Oaks
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National Football League
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NFL
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Packers
Green Bay
Zeke Bratkowski
Scott Hunter
Alabama
Frank Patrick
Don Horn
Starr
Broncos
Rick Norton
Miami
Thome
Revolution
Larry Brown
Washington
Redskins
Brown
Dick Post
Mike Garrett
San Diego
Chargers
Pecos archers shine in West Texas League meet
Eight Pecos archers placed in Odessa as 40 entrants competed. Chuck Brooks and Bill Malone finished second and third in A Flight with 381 and 380. Lester Wright won B Flight with 325 while Bill Box was third with 277 and Ken Jones fifth with 327. Ann Jones was the sole Pecos scorer in C Flight with 165 for second. Youth A saw Ricky Box second at 267, while Rodney Grable led Youth B with 196.
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Pecos
Odessa
Chuck Brooks
Bill Malone
Lester Wright
Bill Box
Ken Jones
Ann Jones
Ricky Box
Rodney Grable
Balmorhea Highway
Pecos Girls Softball Team Advances to State Tournament
The Pecos Queens earn a state bid after finishing second in the district tournament, with Monahans Sandstorms securing the other spot by defeating Pecos. The state tournament in Texas City runs Monday through Saturday with about 38 teams. Pecos plans to field an all star lineup from three local teams.
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Texas City
Monahans Sandstorms
Pecos Queens
Lynn Webb
District 22 Amateur Softball Association
Monahans
Pecos Red Robins
Monahans All Stars
Pecos Yellow Jackets
Jim Sample
Pecos Oilers
Pecos Silver Gems
McCovey's grand slam caps Giants rally past Pirates
Willie McCovey delivered a grand slam as San Francisco erased a 4-2 deficit to beat Pittsburgh 8-4. The six-run ninth included a key two-out rally started by Dick Dietz and helped the Giants extend their NL West lead as Dodgers fell to Cincinnati.
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Ken Rappoport
Associated Press
Willie McCovey
McCovey
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Pittsburgh
Dave Giusti
Giants
Los Angeles
Dodgers
Cincinnati
Montreal Expos
Houston Astros
Chicago Cubs
New York Mets
St. Louis Cardinals
Philadelphia Phillies
Atlanta Braves
San Diego Padres
Dick Dietz
Roberto Clemente
Dietz
Charlie Fox
Alan Gallagher
Giusti
Willie Mays
Mays
Clemente
Manny Sanguillen
Pirates
Gary Nolan
Johnny Bench
Reds
George Foster
Morgan
Dave McDonald
Bob Bailey
Jim Fair
Pat Jarvis
San Diego
Clarence Gaston
Felix Millan
Atlanta
Granger Takes One Stroke Lead At Young Americas Golf
North Texas State's John Granger holds a one stroke lead entering round three of the Young Men's All-America championships after a two under par 66. He tops Tyler's Mark Trigg who led after day one with 142, while Hilmar Starky Seguin Tom Johnson Harlingen Carl Dubose Beaumont Bruce Lietzke and Stan Wilemon are close behind at 143 to 145.
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John Granger
North Texas State
Granger
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Tyler
Triggs
Hilmar Starky
Seguin
Tom Johnson
Harlingen
Carl Dubose
Victoria
Bruce Lietzke
Beaumont
Stan Wilemon
Arlington
Winnipeg holds off Saskatchewan in exhibition CFL thriller
In a Wednesday night exhibition, Winnipeg edge Saskatchewan 17-10 with a late 34 yard TD pass from Don Jonas to Don Shanklin. The Braves announced Tom House option to Richmond and Leo Foster to Savannah effective Friday.
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Associated Press
Winnipeg
Don Jonas
Don Shanklin
Saskatchewan
Atlanta
Atlanta Braves
Tom House
Richmond
Leo Foster
Savannah
Broberg Shuts Brewers as Senators Win 6 1
Pete Broberg, the 6-3 rookie from Dartmouth, handcuffed Milwaukee on five hits and seven strikeouts in Washington 6 1 victory. The win pulled the Senators from the AL cellar while Boston and Kansas City posted wins elsewhere in a busy Wednesday night around the league.
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Bert Rosenthal
Associated Press
Washington Senators
Pete Broberg
Dartmouth College
Milwaukee
Senators
Brewers
Kansas City
Baltimore
Boston
Shaving Strokes by Frank Beard
Frank Beard argues the downswing must start slowly to maintain rhythm and build clubhead speed. He criticizes rushing the downswing as a frequent cause of poor shots and promotes a controlled start to finish with steady tempo. He advertises Shaving Strokes and requests a mail order response with $1 to Pecos Enterprise.
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The Reprobate Set as Favorite at Ruidoso Downs
The Reprobate owned by J. R. Rose and a strong runner is expected to be the favorite in Friday’s feature race at Ruidoso Downs. The 4 year old gelding runs in an allowance for 4-year-olds and up over six panels, his first start since a fifth-place finish in the Governor's Handicap.
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Ruidoso Downs
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Baby Gain
Jeff Thrasher
Gilbert Vilelescas
Jayandero
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Pierson
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Nova-Leva
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Overton
Leche Man
Villescas
Dixie Man
Goldie Cause
Packers call on Mayo Clinic for Starr arm
Packers coach Dan Devine sent Bart Starr to the Mayo Clinic for a precautionary second opinion on a sore throwing arm. Starr returned to practice limited to calling plays as Green Bay weighs next steps amid aging and injury concerns.
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Bart Starr
Green Bay
Dan Devine
Starr
Packers
Vince Lombardi
Mayo Clinic
Rochester
Minn
Devine
Texas Cow Girls Basketball Team Aims for Wisconsin Camp
The Texas Cow Girls, in their 22nd season, plan training camp in Wisconsin this September. Prospective players must be high school graduates of good character and athletic ability and may apply at the Texas Cow Girls office in Rockton Illinois. The team has toured internationally and played in major arenas across the United States with a season spanning October to April and over 160 engagements nationwide.
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Texas Cow Girls
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Illinois
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Spain
North Africa
Mexico
Canada
Madison Square Garden
Boston Gardens
Los Angeles Arena
Chicago Stadium
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