Ali Prefers Money Over Fights as Ellis Bout Looms
Muhammad Ali signals desire to retire or fight sparring partner Jimmy Ellis in Houston on July 26 a 12 round bout. He cites money and public attention as reasons to stay active, while promoter pushes the matchup as inevitable. Angelo Dundee comments on the handling of Ellis bout.
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UPI
Muhammad Ali
Druthers
Rocky Marciano
Cassius Clay
Ali
Jimmy Ellis
Houston
Astrodome
Joe Frazier
Louisville
Patterson
Ellis
Angelo Dundee
Ralph Garr recalls wealth and struggle from Ruston shoeshine days
The Atlanta Braves rookie recalls being a wealthy teen in Ruston Louisiana thanks to a barbershop shoeshine business earning about 30 dollars weekly. He later faced financial pressure, hampered by contract tensions with GM Paul Richards, while excelling on the field and idolizing stars like Gibson Seaver and Aaron.
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Henry Aaron
Kern and Stovall Named Top Christian Athletes
Rex Kern of Ohio State and Jerry Stovall of the St. Louis Cardinals were named Professional and College Christian Athletes of the Year at the second annual FCA Recognition Banquet in Kansas City. The event drew over 1,200 attendees and honored coaches, players, and the FCA leadership, including Frank Broyles as new FCA board president.
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Rex Kern
Ohio State
Jerry Stoval
St. Louis Cardinals
Fellowship of Christian
FCA
Frank Broyles
Blanda Tops Pro Football Scorers List at 1561
George Blanda of the Oakland Raiders becomes the all time leading scorer with 1561 points. Gino Cappelletti of the New England Patriots stands second among active players and third overall with 1130 points behind Lou Groza. Fred Cox of Minnesota leads NFC players with 790 points.
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Oakland Raiders
Gino Cappelletti
New England Patriots
Lou Groza
Fred Cox
Minnesota
Malone Hurls Independent Past Whataburger 4-0
Malone fired a three hitter with 16 strikeouts to lead Independent Life Insurance to a 4-0 victory over Whataburger Drive-In in Mighty Mite League at City Hall Park. Scot McFarland added two hits, Burke Baker led the losers with two, and Garry Garrett took the loss.
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Independent Life Insurance
Whataburger Drive
City Hall Park
Garry Garrett
Tim Lemons
Greg Chip
Lemons
Kelly Adams
Benny Latham
Bobby Johnson
William Vrisenga
Todd Thomas
Randy Henderson
Moore Handley
Tim Reeve
Todd Spratling
Alan Freeman
Reeve
Randy Stukel
Choosing the Right Golf Ball Compression for Weather
The article advises golfers to test 80 90 and 100 compression balls to find what feels best, noting Lee Trevino uses a women’s ball in cold weather for better feel. It cautions higher compression cuts more if not struck well and suggests hotter weather favors higher compression for livelier response.
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Anl
Lee Trevino
Newspaper Enterprise Assn
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