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1970 in sports

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1970 in sports describes the year's events in world sport.

  • 15 February – Carlos Cruz, Featherweight Boxing Champion died in a plane crash
  • 16 February – Joe Frazier wins the undisputed World Heavyweight title with the knock out of Jimmy Ellis in five rounds.
  • 30 December – death of Sonny Liston (38), former heavyweight champion

Men's professional

Men's amateur

Women's professional

Steeplechases

Flat races

  • STX is founded by Richard B.C. Tucker Sr.
  • The New Westminster Salmonbellies win the Mann Cup.
  • The Whitby Transporters win the Castrol Cup.
  • The Lakeshore Maple Leafs win the Minto Cup.
  • First ISU Sprint Speed Skating Championships for Men and Ladies held in West Allis, U.S.A.

Awards

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References

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  1. ^ Mullen, Brigid (21 April 2006). "The Love of the Game: Football is not just a sport for guys; girls embrace it too". Sports Illustrated. Archived from the original on 23 April 2006.
  2. ^ "Epsom Derby | History, Winners, & Facts | Britannica". www.britannica.com. Retrieved 3 January 2022.
  3. ^ "Our Games | Commonwealth Games Federation". thecgf.com. Archived from the original on 4 January 2022. Retrieved 4 January 2022.