Minnesota Fats: Small-town softie behind tough pool legend
AP interviews Minnesota Fats in Dowell Illinois where Rudolph Wanderone Jr. lives quietly with a menagerie and a humane image. He describes his brash pool persona and long career, claiming unmatched focus, math skill, and a lion heart while recalling life from New York to the backroom.
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Orioles and A's poised for AL division repeats
AP writer Hal Bock projects Baltimore and Oakland as top AL contenders. Orioles boast four 20-game winners and a deep lineup including Don Baylor and Brooks Robinson, while the Athletics’ strong rotation features Catfish Hunter and Denny McLain with hitters like Reggie Jackson and Sal Bando.
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Emile Griffith Edges Lopez To Move Closer To Sixth Title
Emile Griffith, a five time world champion, won a unanimous decision over Ernie Lopez in a 10 round bout in Los Angeles. Griffith, 33, fought with speed and punching strength in the later rounds to secure the win without knockdowns or cuts. Griffith led 5-4 on two judges and 5-2 on the third.
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Red” Lopez
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Bucks Clinch Win to Tie NBA Playoff Series 1-1
The Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Golden State Warriors 118-93 to even the Western Conference series at 1-1. Kareem Abdul Jabbar scored 25 points with 22 rebounds, Curtis Perry added 22 points and 9 rebounds, as Milwaukee used strong defense and rebounding to pull away after a slow start.
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Ali-Tyson weigh-in sparks bold claims for title bout
In Tokyo the 226 pound former champ Muhammad Ali taunted Foster promising a fifth round stoppage as the heavyweight bout looms on a sold out 15 000 seat martial arts hall. Foster weighed 211 1 2 pounds and pledged a blasting display while Ali warned him to leave town by noon. Tickets ranged 10 to 100 with Ali guaranteed 200 000 and Foster 80 000.
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Golfers Beat Par in Wet Open at Greensboro Sedgefield
On drenched greens at Sedgefield Country Club 66 of 147 players matched or broke par as winter rules let lifting and placing on fairways. Snead Boros Barber and Crampton led a crowded field with several others within one stroke of the pace amid rain and sleet forecasts.
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Chicago International Kennel Club Dog Show Sets Entry Records
The 1972 show at the International Amphitheatre in Chicago will feature 3 690 entry dogs across 115 breeds. Top entries include 181 poodles 147 Afghan hounds and 128 Irish setters with Great Danes Alaskan malamutes and miniature schnauzers also strong. Best In Show will be selected by judge Len Carey of La Jolla California on Sunday night.
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Campy Campanella in Critical Condition at Grasslands
Roy Campanella, Hall of Fame catcher and former National League MVP, was hospitalized in Greenburgh after a seizure at home. He arrived unconscious, later regained consciousness but remained critical, with two daily hospital bulletins promised as his condition evolves.
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