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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1971
Page
6
The article marks the March 8 heavyweight title bout between Joe Frazier and Muhammad Ali as a historic clash with lasting significance, one of the fights labeled Fights of the Century.
Muhammad Ali predicts fans will boo Joe Frazier at Madison Square Garden as the heavyweight title fight looms. Ali says New York loves him, while Frazier faces pressure and a heavy purse of 2.5 million dollars for the anticipated clash.
Joe Frazier says he is all set for the 15 round title defense against Muhammad Ali Monday night at Madison Square Garden. Sparring partners praise Frazier's pressure and speed as training winds down with $2.5 million guaranteed for the fighters and potential $30 million gross.
Sweden defeated the Soviet Union 4-2 in an exhibition hockey game. In Ottawa, Warren Ariil, 46, former head trainer of the New Orleans Saints, was named trainer for the Ottawa Rough Riders of the CFL. Ariil has 20 years in the profession and previously worked for Indiana University, Wake Forest and Iowa State.
Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier meet for glory and 2.5 million each in a 15 round world heavyweight title bout. billed as The Fight, with potential gross near 30 million and 19 500 sold seats at the Garden, plus 1.7 million viewers on closed circuit and 26 other nations via satellite.
Houston's outfield talent pool includes Jim Wynn Cesar Cedeno Jesus Alou Norm Miller Cesar Geronimo Keith Hernandez Menke Bob Watson Rich Chiles and Jay Schlueter plus minor leaguers. Manager Harry Walker must choose three starters as six to seven players contend for spots with platoon possibilities and left right balance.
Alpine Sul Ross State University athlete Erich Hardaway from Monahans will lead the Lobo track squad to the 39th Border Relays in Laredo where he defends shot put and discus titles and aims to break records. The Lobos compete in 13 events with Steve Pettit and others in sprints, relays, and hurdles across a strong lineup.
NBA Eastern Atlantic winner New York leads Phila Boston Buffalo in a tight divisional race. Milwaukee beats Buffalo 116 113. ABA East standings show Virginia Kentucky New York Pittsburgh and Floridians in contention with upcoming matchups and regional tournaments.
Houston Astros second baseman Joe Morgan agreed to contract terms and is due in spring training by Sunday night. GM H B S Richardson announced the deal ending Morgan's holdout, likely placing his salary in the 62 500 to 65 000 range. Morgan, 27, helped the club in 1970 and expects to boost the team’s chances in the NL West. He trained daily and expressed optimism for a strong season as Denis Menke prepares to start at second for the first exhibition game.
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