Ali Quarry fight looms in Las Vegas as promoters seek payoff
Muhammad Ali aims to regain the heavyweight title and earn more than a million for the closed circuit event in Las Vegas tonight against Jerry Quarry. Ali, 30, has a 37 fight pro record with one loss to Joe Frazier. Quarry, 27, has 39-5-4, and Ali is a 5-1 favorite. The promotion relies on 160 U S Canada outlets and overseas venues.
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Michigan State Trackmen Sweep at Drake Relays Record Pace
Michigan State won the four mile relay at Drake Relays in 16 26 6 tying the meet record. Ken Popejoy anchored the distance medley as the team posted 132 wins 77 losses and one tie in duals for the 1971 72 school year.
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Hull To Arrive in 2.5 Million WHA Signing Ceremony
The World Hockey Association expected to announce a multiyear 2.5 million contract for Bobby Hull with the Winnipeg Jets in St Paul. Hull and family arrived in Minnesota as officials prepared for a ceremonial signing and a later Winnipeg event. Hull would become player coach with a 1.5 million package, signaling the WHA’s ambitious growth and intent to lure NHL stars.
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Wilbur Wood to Hurl With Two Days Rest
Wilbur Wood of the Chicago White Sox will pitch with only two days rest after a 4-1 loss to Kansas City. He has won five and lost three in two days rest starts this season, and Chicago manager Chuck Tanner supports the plan, noting Wood is among the best. His upcoming two starts are against Oakland and Minnesota.
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Jamieson climbs but misses top ten in PGA money list
Jim Jamieson rose from 26th to 11th in the PGA money standings after winning the Western Open last Sunday. His first tour victory earned $30,000, lifting 1972 total winnings to $77,943. Doug Sanders moves into 10th, Chi Chi Rodriguez drops to 12th, Nicklaus leads with $186,051, Trevino $126,072, Heard $114,528, Archer $108,650, Weiskopf $107,914.
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Smith Pitches Three-Hitter in 10-0 Babe Ruth Win
Terre Haute Savings defeated Straw Steel 10-0 at Valle Field as Jim Smith allowed three hits. Kevin Higgins doubled with two singles, and Dave Box and Butch DeCamp added doubles. Terre Haute improves to 6-5.
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Ali Quarry and Foster Quarry Title Fights Set in Las Vegas
Facts and figures for the Ali Jerry Quarry heavyweight bout and the Foster Mike Quarry light heavyweight title fight at Las Vegas Convention Center. Tuesday June 27 with 3 30 p m EDT start time and 7 500 capacity, closed circuit TV, no radio, 15 rounds for Foster Quarry and 12 for Ali Quarry. Purse shares list Ali 500000 J Quarry 175000 Foster 80000 M Quarry 35900.
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Nolan Becomes 10-Game Winner
In Los Angeles Gary Nolan pitched the Cincinnati Reds to a 5-0 win over the Dodgers, improving the Reds road record to 24-9 and giving Nolan his 10th win. Manny Mota led Dodgers with four hits, while Johnny Bench and Tony Perez drove in runs for Cincinnati. Don Gullett was set to start next against Al Downing.
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Farm Boy Draws Praise From Cubs Rookie Reuschel Shines
Rick Reuschel 23 from Illinois, up from Wichita, stopped the Phillies on six hits in his first major league start. The Cubs won 11 to 1 ending a three game skid. Durocher praised him and hinted at another start in four days. The 6 foot 3, 235 pound rookie struck out six with no walks and improved slider and changeup usage aided his outing.
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