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March 17, 1975
A man in a goldfish bowl, Frank Robinson hands his first lineup to a major league umpire. Ron Fimrite reports the mood and moves of baseball's breakthrough black manager as he leads his Indians against the Giants.
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March 17, 1975

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A man in a goldfish bowl, Frank Robinson hands his first lineup to a major league umpire. Ron Fimrite reports the mood and moves of baseball's breakthrough black manager as he leads his Indians against the Giants.

In this corner, ever confident, clear of brow and relaxed, we have Muhammad Ali. And in the other corner, ever dogged, rugged and battle-scarred, is challenger Chuck Wepner. Mark Kram analyzes the strange encounter.

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