Names and Belts Follow Ali Through Defeat and Fame
Before the fight Muhammad Ali courted fans in Harlem while Joe Frazier held the title. After losing he accepted public scorn yet asserted his identity as still a champion and a people's figure amid calls for Frazier as champ. Ali's stage presence and public image remained central to his status.
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Heavyweights Highlight Golden Gloves Night in Fort Worth
In Fort Worth 97 bouts across three rings opened the Golden Gloves tournament with Marvin Johnson of Indianapolis delivering quick knockouts. The event showcases bantamweights to middleweights as favorites fall and veteran champions advance in a crowd of 10,262 at the Tarrant County Convention Center.
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McGuire Named AP College Basketball Coach Of The Year
Al McGuire of Marquette, after guiding the Warriors to a 39 game win streak and a 60 59 NCAA tournament loss to Ohio State, was chosen AP Coach of the Year 1971 by 474 voters. He topped Bob Boyd and Johnny Wooden in the balloting.
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Lobos Host Triangular Track Meet At Alpine
Sul Ross State University hosts Howard Payne and McMurry in a Saturday 9:30 A.M. field events start with races at 10:30 A.M. The meet features NAIA champions Ricky Parris and Erich Hardaway and includes top Texan performers in pole vault and distance events as the Lobos seek early season form.
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Cardinals face changed lineup after off season overhauls
Baseball prospectus notes Cardinals juggle pitching and lineup after offseason trades. Gibson returns as ace entering 12th season with 23-6 record. Carlton a 10-win pitcher. Briles moved to Pittsburgh. Torrez and Reuss possible starters. Catching under Simmons with Torre backing up. infield led by Hague and Sizemore. Torre versatile star. Outfield includes Brock, Alou, Cruz, Melendez, Cardenal with rookies to watch Jorge Rogue and predicted fifth in the East finish.
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Trevino Tops Jacksonville Open with Six Under Par First Round
Lee Trevino shot 66 to lead the Greater Jacksonville Open with Steve Melnyk, the lone local amateur, also 66. Vic Loustalot and John Schlee opened 68. Gary Player, Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus carded 71s as stars chase the pace early at Hidden Hills. Melnyk cited focus on fair play and Trevino noted his improved putting and time away with his ill mother.
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Expos prospectus notes rookie Morton and lineup shift
The Expos off season activity was limited with Ron Hunt joining from the Giants. Carl Morton earned NL Rookie of the Year honors with an 18-11 season and 3.66 ERA. The club aims to improve from last place, with rotations led by Morton, Renko, McGinn, Stoneman, Wegener, and Raymond.
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Regional semifinals wrapup in NCAA tournaments
East Villanova defeated Fordham 85 75 while Penn beat South Carolina 79 64. In Midwest Drake downed Notre Dame 79 72 and Kansas edged Houston 78 77. West UCLA triumphed over Brigham Young 91 73 with Long Beach State 78 over U C Pacific 65. Old Dominion routed Ky Wesleyan 97 83 in College Division semifinals.
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Pro Basketball Standings And Weekend Schedule Summary
Eastern Conference leaders New York 52 29 lead the Atlantic. Philadelphia 45 34, Boston 42 38. Buffalo 22 58. Midwest shows Milwaukee 66 15 and Chicago 50 29 atop. Weekly results include San Francisco 91 Chicago 85 and New York 131 Phoenix 123. Weekend matchups list multiple city games and key divisional implications.
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