Ali Wins Technical Knockout Over Wepner in 15th Round
Muhammad Ali dominated Chuck Wepner for 14 rounds, then finished him with a knockout in the final 30 seconds of the 15th. Referee Tony Perez stopped the bout with 19 seconds left as Ali claimed victory before 14,875 in Richfield and on closed circuit. Ali eyed next fights with Joe Bugner or a possible Frazier rematch.
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Ali Wepner bout leaves crowd amused, fleeced and unshaken
UPI reports in Richfield and New York that Muhammad Ali defeated Chuck Wepner in a 15 round bout. Wepner, a 10-1 underdog, struggled to land clean punches while Ali complained of rabbit blows and mocked the ref. Quarry retires after a cut, Norton and Foreman boosts headline intrigue.
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Ali Wepner Fight Ends In Technical Knockout
In a dirty heavyweight bout at the Vorseum Muhammad Ali stopped Chuck Wepner by TKO with 19 seconds left in the final round. Wepner fought aggressively with rabbit punches, earning $100,000 and a bruised, battered face as the crowd witnessed a surprisingly close contest.
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Oberlin girls storm to semis with 55 21 win over Columbia
Oberlin High School rode Laura Hudwell and Kim Gilbert to a 55-21 semifinal victory over Columbia in the Division I Lorain County Tournament at Southview. Oberlin aims for the Division I title after a 14-0 season, with Avon awaiting in the final.
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Avon Eagles maul Black River in Lorain County tourney semifinal
Avon girls beat Black River 46 28 to reach the Division I final against Oberlin at Lorain High. Lisa Bommer led Avon with 12 points, while Judy Sahli and Bommer added four each. Black River was led by Marian McCaslin with three points in the second quarter and Sandy Kelly scored eight in the fourth. Avon outrebounded 45 37 and shot 38 percent to Black River's 20 percent. Avon coach Cathy Hollars praised her team's effort and fast game as they advance toward Wednesday's final.
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