Ali Uses Psychological Warfare Ahead of Frazier Bout
In Manila Muhammad Ali intensifies taunts and theatrics six days before the heavyweight title fight with Joe Frazier. Ali mocks his challenger, mocks his movements, and uses stage antics to unsettle Frazier as Futch speaks for him.
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Giants Near Financial Stability Amid Franchise Turmoil
The San Francisco Giants face a lean period tied to attendance and franchise size in the San Francisco Oakland area. A sale of Minneapolis real estate could ease cash woes and a recommended plan remains under review as owners discuss Seattle and Washington DC relocations.
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Nyad Fails 28 Mile Manhattan Swim In Cold Tides
Diana Nyad, 25, world's top ranked woman marathon swimmer, quit after about 20 miles in eight to nine hours. Pushed by rough seas and heavy rain, she was pulled from the water, taken to Brooklyn Hospital for chills and exhaustion, and vowed to try again.
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Robinson and Powell Boost Orioles in Stretch Run
Frank Robinson and Boog Powell, now with the Cleveland Indians, may still influence Baltimore’s pursuit of the AL East title. The Orioles toppled Detroit 1 as Boston’s lead narrowed. Blair cites potential for Cleveland to aid Baltimore by beating Boston, while New York weather delays affect scheduling.
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Rangers Host Thanks a Million Night in AL Game
Texas Rangers set a Thanks a Million night for Saturday's AL matchup with Kansas City as fans surpass one million for a second straight year. Every 14 or older gets a 10 ounce thermal mug. last year fans received key rings. Meanwhile, Seattle rookies join veterans training after six selected in rookie camp at M Martin's College.
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Baseball Standings Accent Incomplete Linkage
Fragmentary text shows scattered team names and matchups including San Francisco and San Diego. It mentions standings and a scheduled game with unclear dates and locations. Key entities appear: San Francisco, San Diego, Montreal, Chicago, New York, Philadelphia, Atlanta, and Pitepurae.
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A's clinch pennant with 13-2 rout of White Sox
The Oakland A's secured the American League West title after a 13-2 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday night, finally finishing first after a long pursuit. Kansas City Royals beat Minnesota 4-2 as tie possibilities remained, while Baltimore beat Detroit 6-1 and Milwaukee outlasted Cleveland 10-9.
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Wallis spoils Seaver gem at Wrigley Field
In a damp September game at Wrigley, Joe Wallis, just promoted from the American Association, faced New York Met ace Tom Seaver in a scoreless tie. Wallis failed to get a hit in three trips before Seaver carried an 8 2/3 inning no-hit bid before Wallis broke through with a hanging curve for the breakthrough.
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Owners scramble players vote on stalled NFL contract
NFL players union mulls strike as Houston Oilers and Buffalo Bills lead late voting against the NFL Management Council offer. With nearly 200 active players, about 950 union members will decide by simple majority whether to strike, negotiate again, or play without a contract. Ed Garvey notes the four year package would be acceptable on core items, but non economic issues keep the stalemate. The outcome could trigger a third walkout in 18 months and shape future labor talks.
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