European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - May 03, 1968, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Thi Sta and Simms the stars and stripes r/3 ? of .1 i \ Iii tiny Oai itis the throne Jimmy Ellis of Louisville a former sparring partner for dethroned Champion Cassius Clay wound up on top after this the Fin Albou to in the Long world boxing association eliminations for the heavyweight title Ellis earned a 15-round split decision Over Jerry Quarry of Belflower Calif in the finals Topick up Aba recognition As heavyweight King. Punching out his 26th Victory in 31professional fights Ellis replaces Clay who was stripped of the title after being convict Edas a draft dodger a few states though recognize Joe Frazier m the new Champ for his Victory in the recent new York state title go with Buster Mathis. After his Victory Ellis promptly promised to be an Active Champion declaring himself eager to take on any con tender except Frazier who refused to take part in the eliminations. In the top photos Ellis Abs at Quarry with a left and late brings a wince from his opponent with a Sharp right. Quarry slumps dejectedly a left after hearing the decision which gave him second loss against 26 wins and four draws. Across the ring Ellis above lifts his arms in the tradition of a Winner a up