Ali Buoys Himself for July 1 Title Fight
Muhammad Ali declared himself ready for the July 1 heavyweight title defense against Joe Bugner. Ali weighed 225 pounds, Bugner 230, giving Bugner a five pound edge at the Merdeka Stadium weigh-in four days before the bout. Ali promised the world he is in peak form and will not lose a round in the distance. Bugner, European heavyweight champion, called Ali’s retirement talk a lot of ball and predicted a 15 round decision.
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Kuala Lumpur
UPI
Muhammad Ali
Joe Bugner
Merdeka Independence Stadium
Bugner
Andy Smith
Ali
MLB Leaders and Top Players Chronicle
National and American League leaders are listed by category including hits runs batted in and stolen bases. Notable figures include Bench Luzinski Morgan Simmons Perez Watson and Lynn Scott Nettles Horton McRae Rivers Otis Washington Remy Patek Brock Mangual Messersmith Seaver Sutton Palmer Kaat Busby Tiant Hunter and others.
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Cin
Luzinski
Phil
Morgan
Simmons
Perez
Watson
Hou
Lynn
Bos
Scott
Mil
Nettles
Horton
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McRae
Cedeno
Brock
St. L
Lopes
Mangual
Rivers
Cal
Otis
Washington
Oak
Remy
Patek
Messersmith
Seaver
Sutton
Jones
Gullett
Cii
Matlack
McGliothen St. L
Palmer
Ball
Kaat
Chi
Busby
Bive
Tiant
Hunter
Carew
Minn
Baker
Wynn
Lightning Strikes Five Pro Golfers at Western Open
Rain and lightning halted play as five players were struck during the second round. Lee Trevino and Jerry Heard suffered minor burns and were in satisfactory condition, with Trevino later watched for possible return. Others affected included Tony Jacklin, Jim Ahern, and Bobby Nichols.
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Oak Brook
Ill
UPI
Tour
Lee Trevino
Jerry Heard
Trevino
Heard
Hinsdale Sanitarium and Hospital
Bobby Nichols
Monty Kaser
Baseball Scoreboard Sunday Night MLB Matchups
Kansas City Leonard 3 3 faces Chicago Osteen 2 6 at 9 p.m. Oakland Bosman 4 3 visits California Singer 6 8 at 10 30 p.m. Sunday games include New York at Boston Detroit at Baltimore Oakland at California Kansas City at Chicago Cleveland at Milwaukee Minnesota at Texas Atlanta at Houston St Louis at Montreal Chicago at Pittsburgh San Diego at Cincinnati Philadelphia at New York Los Angeles at San Francisco.
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Kansas City
Leonard
Chicago
Osteen
Oakland
Bosman
California
Singer
New York
Boston
Detroit
Baltimore
Cleveland
Milwaukee
Minnesota
Texas
Atlanta
Houston
St. Louis
Montreal
Pittsburgh
San Diego
Cincinnati
Philadelphia
Los Angeles
San Francisco
W. Pet
G.b. W. Il
New York cD
West West
St Minnesota
Medich
Bonham
Kison
Walker
Carlton
Grimsley
Tate
Raid
Mil
Slaton
Ray
Hughes
Montefusco
Mcintosh
Nolan
Denny
Sherman
Niekro
Roberts
Northfield Selections Entries
Selectees listed for Northfield event include Brindanette from Shadydale Treaty and Canadian Winter, Miracle Neal with Saili Sac, Avon Stanley, and The Only Way runner Lories Thorpe at Atwood Bestover. Others include Chism with Ed J Fosdick, Dee Creed with Leila Time and Scotch McKiyo, Dudley's Gem with Copes Caper and Charity Byrd, Armbro Odds with Con Tan Time and Sharp Trick. Natural Ability paired with Osbornes Bret and Honey Rob, Trutar Hanover with Baron Pick and No Nonsense, and Steady Lew with Le Chanson and Lucky Eddie Adios.
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Brindanette
Miracle Neal
Saili Sac
Avon Stanley
Lories Thorpe
Atwood Bestover
Chism
Ed J. Fosdick
Dee Creed
Leila Time
Scotch McKiyo
Dudley’s Gem
Copes Caper
Charity Byrd
Armbro
Con Tan
Natural Ability
Osbornes Bret
Honey Rob
Trutar Hanover
Baron Pick
No Nonsense
Steady Lew
le Chanson
Lucky Eddie Adios
D. Staffrey
Pace
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Missouri
T. Brinkerhoff
D. Irvine Jr
Osbornes
Bret U“ Circle Demon
D.hamilton
Wido Dea
E. Kaufman
Arrell Dell
L. Goruido Et
Honeyrob
J. Nash
D. Swicker
NFA
F. Abbott
Clever Truax
Pace, Cond
L. Stutzman
Mighty Dictator
L.ward Ed
W. Bell
Trutor Hanover
G. Wilcox
Fosdick
D. Swick
R.J. Brown
Imabaron
Jeff B
Good
J. Sprinkle
Money Booster
R. Schepis
Adios
D. Matheson
J. Ross Jr
Dudleys Gem
R. Smith
Baroness Victoria
Nodriver
Big Burt
D. Wall
Right Creed
J. Sowash
AE Jerry Rhythm
Northfield Racing Results Highlight Daily Payouts and Totals
Day’s card records ten races with multiple payouts. Notable figures include first prize 15.60 to KJ Scot and a daily double returning 295.60. big trifectas and perfectas yield 72.40 and 162.00 respectively. Attendance 6,162. handle 462,132. triple pool 69,415. winning tickets 51.
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KJ Scot
Bud Reed
Hals Vic
Harlans Girl
Lumber Boys
Jet
Joe B Abbe
Miracle Margaret
Chrissty Chris
Kara Gypsy
Perfecta
Honey Dill
Linworth
Freight Baby
Combat Widow
EDU
Mr. George
Racey Ellen
Andy Thistle
Basso Profundo
Sierra Sam
Wy As
Mamie Hope
Bettys
Saarey
Jamie
Chism
Andy
Xanadu
Triple Pool
Orrville's Weaver Wins Mid-Am Title
Orrville golfer Ned Weaver captured the 17th Mid-America Junior Open title by defeating Gary Lust of Mt. Gilead 4 and 2. Weaver won on his first attempt and did not require extras or 18 holes in any match at Possum Run course.
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Mansfield
Orrville
Ned Weaver
Gary Lust
Mt. Gilead
Weaver
Possum Run
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