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Newspaper
Port Lavaca Wave
Location
Port Lavaca, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1975
Page
5
Anders Garderud of Sweden shaved six tenths of a second off his six day old world mark in the 3000 meter steeplechase at an international meet in Stockholm. He clocked 8 09.8 before 20 000 fans at the Olympic Stadium and said he would no longer chase world records, running for victory instead.
In Kuala Lumpur Smokin Joe Frazier taunts Muhammad Ali after Ali's tentative retirement claim. Ali plans to stay in Southeast Asia to train for the October 1 superfight in Manila, while promoter Don King hypes the third meeting as a thriller.
Seattle by AP report says baseball Commissioner Bowie Kuhn confirms a major league team will be assigned to Seattle, possibly for 1976. He notes owners have cooled on expansion, so the city would get an existing struggling club rather than a new franchise. He won’t name candidates, but says the San Francisco Bay area cannot sustain two teams.
Muhammad Ali declares a non retirement ahead of an expected $13 million prize fight with Joe Frazier. The bout would be staged in Manila at the Philippines Coliseum after previous matches in 1971 and 1974. Foreman or Norton future bouts are speculated.
Dodgers bench clearing brawl with Padres ends in 10-1 loss after Ferguson fractures his wrist. Key players Ferguson Crawford Lopes hurt, Grubb exits. Alston hopes fight sparks team in rough midseason showing. Cardinals beat Phillies 6-5 as McBride drives in three. Reds outlast Astros 8-7 in 15 innings.
Standings show Milwaukee leading the American League with 41 wins and 34 losses, while Boston trailing Baltimore at 36 and 39. Tuesday results include Baltimore 10 over Boston 6 and Oakland 10 over Chicago. Wednesday schedules feature matchups across the majors with several n games noted and multiple doubleheaders or rainouts indicated.
Midland Cubs defeat Shreveport 9-5 as Montreuil and Clancey homer and six others hit in a 24 hit night for two clubs. Jackson wins 8-1 over Lafayette in the first of a doubleheader. Drillers take the nightcap 11-1. San Antonio edges El Paso 2-1. Arkansas at Alexandria rain postponed.
All-Stars led by club president Robert D. Wall include Scott Grantland Leslie Keeble Carlos Soliz Kenny Hirscher Arnold Williams Ronnie Kalisek Robby Beard Abel Velasquez Ricky Rhodes Lynn Rogers Ben Leonard Mike Zambrano Louis Hunt Billy Wilson. Alternates are Todd Nicholson Henry Cruz Chris Leonard. Roy Windham is manager with Doyle Morgenroth as assistant. Team begins practice after selection for July 16 against Victoria Zone 2 at 8 p.m. on Santleben Field in Victoria.
The Boston Red Sox, Milwaukee Brewers, and New York Yankees surge in the AL East race as Orioles rally past Boston 10-6 while Milwaukee beats New York 6-3. Detroit tops Cleveland 6-2. Oakland romps 10-1 over Chicago. Minnesota thumps California 12-3 after a 4-3 loss. Brewers extend win streak behind Colborn and Austin. Orioles ride May and Blair timely hits to win 10-6. Tigers, A’s, Rangers, Angels, and Twins post key results in another busy night.
Jimmy Connors reaches the Wimbledon semifinals without dropping a set and credits rival Nastase for his refined form through daily practice. He defeated Raul Ramirez 6 4 8 6 2 to advance, as Roscoe Tanner and Arthur Ashe face Tony Roche in the other men’s semis.
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