Ali Admits Aging but Aims to Keep Title Against Shavers
Muhammad Ali concedes he is not the fighter he once was as he defends his heavyweight title at Madison Square Garden against Earnie Shavers. Ali’s fierce will and durability, including a history of escapes and knockouts, frame a bout where Shavers’ power is his best hope, yet Ali remains determined to retire as champion.
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Houston tops Braves 7 5 as ejections lead to Astros win
Braves Willie Montanez and manager Dave Bristol were ejected after a clash with umpire Frank Pullie following a disputed third strike. J R Richard pitched well for Houston, earning the win as Cesar Cedeno drove in runs and Cesar Cedeno hit a key homer. Montanez’s outburst ended with the decisive lineup change in a five-run second inning.
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Red Sox efforts fall short in pennant race push
Barry Wilner reports the Red Sox swept the Blue Jays 6-5 and 5-1 but gain little ground as the Yankees win their fifth straight to extend the lead in the American League East. Yastrzemski hits his 100th RBI. Rice collects 200 hits in a 30-year club milestone. Other AL scores include Baltimore over Detroit and Chicago over Minnesota.
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Soviet official denies Israel exclusion from 1980 Games
Moscow AP reports Vitaly Smirnov of the Soviet Olympic Committee calls allegations of U S driven moves to oust Israel from 26 federations idle invention and baseless. The claim followed a letter by 72 congressmen accusing Moscow of campaigning against Israel in the Olympics. Milwaukee NASL move discussed
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Phillies Clinch NL East Title With 15-9 Win Over Cubs
Philadelphia wins the division crown as Tim McCarver and Mike Schmidt key a 15 to 9 victory led by Schmidt’s 38th homer on his 28th birthday. Tug McGraw relieves Larry Christenson who earns his 18th win. Bob Boone drives in three. Cubs briefly surge but fall short, setting up a best of five NL pennant series against the Dodgers in Los Angeles next week.
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