Ali Defeats Bonavena in Final Round Fight in New York
Muhammad Ali defeated Oscar Bonavena in the 15th round at Madison Square Garden to set up talk of a dream showdown with Joe Frazier. Ali called it his toughest bout as he moved toward a potential February title bout and a possible $7 million purse. Bonavena earned a $400,000 share despite the loss as Ali improved to 31-0 with 25 knockouts.
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South America
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Montreal
Orioles Dominate 1970 AL Pitching Honors
Baltimore’s staff led the American League in team earned run average for a second straight year with 3.15. Individual stars Cuellar McNally and Palmer posted multiple 20 win seasons, while McDowell and Segui led in strikeouts and ERA among 162 inning workers.
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New York
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Alworth Sues Chargers Over Contract and Antitrust Claims
San Diego lineman Lance Alworth files a 5.6 million suit in Superior Court alleging breach of contract and antitrust violations by the Chargers. He seeks voiding of his deal and free agency plus damages and reflects on a 1967 contract and a planned 1.5 million Arkansas apartment project. A concurrent federal suit targets the NFL and its teams under antitrust laws.
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Cincinnati Clips Warriors 124 to 113 in Omaha
Cincinnati opened 26 11 lead and rolled to a 124 113 win over San Francisco in Omaha Royals game Tom Van Arsdale led with 36 points Johnny Green added 26 Nate Archibald 24 Norm Van Lier had 15 rebounds and 13 assists Ron Williams led SF with 28 points.
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All-Small College Virginia Football Team Led By Flora And Kirstein
Virginia All-Small College selections feature Bridgewater's Marshall Flora and Hampden-Sydney's Syd Kirstein as cocaptains. The 23-man squad includes 10 seniors and 8 juniors with players from Hampden-Sydney Randolph-Macon Virginia State and other schools. Flora rushed for 1536 yards in nine games, while Toan and Duncan headline the backfield with strong receiving and kicking contributions.
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Virginia State
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Shenandoah Falls to Strayer 79 70 in rugged clash
Shenandoah College Hornets lose a close game to Strayer College of Washington 79 70. Hornets rally from a 21 point deficit but foul shooting and miscues hindered a late surge. Terry Horneman led with 20 points while Bruce Texeira added 16 and nine rebounds. Strayer's Watson 21 Montgomery 22 Brown 14 paced the visitors as Shenandoah meets Potomac State next Wednesday at 8 p.m.
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