Ali Faces Ellis in 12 Round Heavyweight Title Fight
Muhammad Ali likely carries a 30 pound edge over Jimmy Ellis for the Astrodome bout weighed in near 220 pounds for Ali and 191 for Ellis. About 25 000 fans expected plus massive closed circuit viewing. Ali is a 3 4 to 1 favorite with Duck Dundee in Ellis corner and Angelo Dundee training Ellis. prelims feature Manuel Ramos vs Terry Daniels and Rufus Merritt vs Al Benks.
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Darrell Mack
UPI
Houston
Muhammad Ali
Jimmy Ellis
Astrodome
Ali
Ellis
United States
Joe Frzier
Frazier
Angelo Dundee
Harry Wiley
Sugar Ray Robinson
Wiley
Manuel Ramos
Terry Daniels
Dallas
Rufus Merritt
al 'Benks
Chicago
McLaren Duo Dominate Can-Am Race at Watkins Glen
Peter Revson of New York and Denis Hulme of New Zealand swept to a one two finish in the 200 mile Can-Am at Watkins Glen. Stewart led early but transmission failure ended his bid as Jo Siffert took third in a Porsche Spyder. Revson leads Hulme 67-65 in Can-Am points.
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Clay F. Richards
Watkins Glen
N.Y
UPI
Mario Andretti
Jackie Stewart
Scotland
McLaren
Peter Revson
New York City
Denis Hulme
New Zealand
Revson
Hulme
Stewart
McLarens
Lola
Jo Siffert
Switzerland
Glen
Siffert
Andretti
Ronnie Petersen
Sweden
Andrea de Adamach
Italy
Gijs van Lennep
Holland
Tony Adamowicz
Hollywood
Calif
Sam Posey
Sharon
Denny
One-Armed Barboursville Youth Bats .384 For Team
Steve Combs, a one-armed 14 year old from Barboursville, bats .384 as Babe Ruth League all star first baseman. He plays football guard and tackle as an eighth grader and excels in swimming and basketball. His coach says pitchers fear his presence at the plate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Hose
Steve
West Virginia
Thomas
Combs
Mr. Combs
Pete Bowen
Huntington Police Department
Bowen
Didi
Mark
Mom
Dad
Charlies Sweep 5-Game Series From Chiefs
The Syracuse Charlies swept the Charleston Chiefs in a five game set by 4-2 on Sunday. Ed Acosta pitched a complete game for Charlies earning his ninth win. Louisville Colonels routed Winnipeg Whips 11-0 while Toledo Mud Hens beat Tidewater 8-6 and Rochester Red Wings defeated Richmond 12-5.
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United Press International
Syracuse Chiefs
Charleston
Charlies
Chiefs
Syracuse
Ed Acosta
Toledo Mud Hens
Tidewater Tides
Chuck Seelbach
George Manz
Rochester Red Wings
Rich Coggins
Don Baylor
Larry Johnson
Red Wings
Shaun Fitzmaurice
Guy Rose
Richmond Braves
Woodrow Wilson High to Hold Football Interest Meeting
WWHS football coach Joel Hicks announced a Thursday noon meeting for all interested boys. The session will cover physical examinations and team organization. Sophomores or new players should bring a birth certificate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joel Hicks
Woodrow Wilson High School
Hicks
Palmer wins Westchester Classic amid Nixon call to locker room
Arnold Palmer, 41, secures a five stroke victory at the Westchester Classic for a $50,000 prize. While Palmer spoke with his wife Winnie after the 18th hole, a hotline call from President Nixon reached him in the press room but a guard delayed it until he finished his round.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton Harrison
N.Y
Arnold Palmer
Winnie
Ligonier
Nixon
Palmer
Westchester Country Club
Washington
President
United States
Richard Nixon
Palmer Acknowledges Classic Victory and Nixon Praise
The Westchester Classic winner responds calmly as Arnold Palmer receives praise from President Nixon and golf veteran Sam Snead. Nixon notes Palmer’s leadership while Snead lauds his determination, with Palmer promising to keep trying and reflecting on age and performance.
Beckley-Sophia Post 169 Advances To Regional Play
Beckley-Sophia American Legion Post 169 clinched a regional berth by routing Mullens 7-1 in a double elimination showdown. Beckley started strong with a run in the first two innings and added four runs in the fourth to seal the victory and eliminate Mullens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley-Sophia AL
Beckley-Sophia American Legion Post 169
Mullens
Wyoming County
Beckley
BK Swim Team Triumphs Over Montgomery in High-Scoring Meet
The BK Swim Team defeated Montgomery 275 to 156 as Newsome sparked the win with a first strike to start the game and Osbourne fanned 14 while allowing four hits. Beccording boys and girls events, American All Stars and Nationals contested regional finals at Harry Lewin Field with multiple swimmers posting strong showings and Beackley traveling to Logan for the championship battles.
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Newsome
Richie Osbourne
Bill Sellards
Rodney Moody
Halstead
Bruce McDaniel
Osbourne
Mullens
Mark Sandy
Black Knight
Montgomery
John Clarke
Libbie Long
Harry
Lewin
David Clarke
Yvonne Cooper
Margaret Luchini
Sandy Trent
Mary Beth Knapp
Mary Sue Bridi J
Greg Lee
Cimala
Keatley
Waddell
Carol Turner
Thomas Sayre
Lorri Lee Bowles
Bowles
Dan Warren
Danette Warren
Phtmate
Margaret Luchini Keatley
Retcher
Enue
Hamrick
John Zambos
Natio Rna Oe
Marshall
Melodie Cooper Tift
Bely
Bito
Tralley
Thomas Sayre Wreeie
SlGirls
Beavies
David Clarke i Tatar
Cantor Sellard Ellards
Moody Halstead McDaniel
Mills
Osbourne Cooney Saunders Thurman
Davis Rhodes Dixon
Sandy
Kihlke
Houck Tunsiel
Flaim
Gordon
Brown Cc
Beckley “Maullens
Beckley-Sophia
Palmer Wins Westchester Classic By Five Strokes
Arnold Palmer, 41, captured the Westchester Classic in Harrison New York by five strokes finishing 18 under par 270 for 72 holes. Gibby Gilbert Hale Irwin traded second place as Palmer praised rest and form, while Sam Snead at 59 surprised to tie for fourth. Palmer earned 50000 dollars and received a Nixon call after the victory.
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Harrison
N.Y
UPD
Arnold Palmer
Palmer
Gibby Gilbert
Hale Irwin
Nixon
Ligonier
Jack Nicklaus
Akron
Ohio
Gilbert
Irwin
No. 14
Sam Snead
Westchester Country Club
Pene
Sra Ene Sam Snead
Frank Beard
Larry Wood
Bobby Nichols
Mason Rudolph
George Boutell
Kermit Zarley
Anewe
Dale Douglass
Bob Smith
Johnny Miller
Steve Melnyk
Brian Allin
Jin, Jamieson
Bert Yancey
Hal Underwood
Tom Weiskopf
Dave Stockton
Mike Reasor
Chuck Courtney
Lee Elder
Tommy Bolt
Rick Rhoads
Gene Ferrer
Weeneee
Billy Maxwell
J. C. Goorie
Ron Cerrudo
Tommy Aycock
Grier Jones
Charles Sifford
Steer
Bobby Greenwood
Dave Marad
Richard Crawford
Toreee
John Kennedy
George Acher
Homero Blancas
Deane Beman
John Lotz
Wes Ellis
Larry White
Eevee
Bob Payne
Larry Laoretti
Bobby Mitchell
Bruce Crampton
Bob Charles
Seers
Terry Dill
Herb Hooper
Art Wall
Mses Tleeves
Mac McLendon
Lou Graham
Bob Rosberg
Ken Still
Paul Harney
Dave Hill
Wills Wins 3 Stroke Joe L. Smith Handicap Title
Bob Wills overcome a one stroke deficit in the second round to shoot a light-over par 80 net 66 for a two day total of 135 and win the 42nd annual Joe L. Smith Handicap at Black Knight Country Club. Melvin Tolle also shot 80 in the event.
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Bob Wills
Joe L. Smith
Black Knight Country Club
Melvin Tolle
Wills
Bill Bower
Bob Cunningham
Tolle
Darryl Roberts
Ronald Troutman
Clyde Barker
Melvin Wood
Jim Lemon
Jim Gilchrist
Bill Bowers
Dr. M. M. Ralston
Chester Roberts
John Cooper
Bob Long
Lee Martina
Bill Harris
M. J. Ahmed
Bob Brown
Norman Knapp
Tom Salango
A. S. Cappellari
Danny Warren
J Paul Hancok
O'Sullivan Wins LPGA Open in Winchester After Storm Delay
Judy Kimball held a three stroke lead entering the final round at the O'Sullivan Women's Open in Winchester Virginia. She finished with an even par 72 to win by one stroke over Margie Masters with a five under total of 211 earning $3 000. Kathy Ahearn finished third. Betsy Rawls and Donna Caponi followed.
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Winchester
Judy Kimball
Miss Kimball
Margie Masters
Winchester Country Club
Miss Master
Kathy Ahearn
Betsy Rawls
Donna Caponi
Margee Masters
Kathy Ahern
Gail Denenders
Marlene Hagse
Kathy Whitworth
Kathy Cornelius
Sandy Palmer
Joanne Prentice
Pexsy Wilson
Mickey Wright
Joyce Kazmierski
Betsy Cullen
Pam Barnett
Sharon Wilder
Carol Mann
Dede Owens
Jo Anne Carer
Judy Rankin
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Jim Ellis
Rolf Stommelen
Germany
Vic Elford
England
Porsche
Hiroshi Kazato
Highland Park, Ill
Barboursville
WWHS
Richman
Snead
Richard M. Nixon
Army
Tommie Aaron
Arnold
White House
BK Swim
Logan
Isite
Fred McMane
Cincinnati
Piedmont
O'Sullivan
Beckley National Bank
Neville ST
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Federal Reserve System
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