John Brodie Retires After 17 NFL Seasons with 49ers
Redwood City California AP veteran quarterback John Brodie announces retirement at season end ending a 17 year career with the San Francisco 49ers. He cites shifting directions including antidrug program work and psychology studies while remaining a key veteran in the team’s passing game this season.
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NFLPA Discusses Possible Player Strike in 1970s
Ed Garvey, NFLPA executive director, says a strike is possible if owners do not meet demands on exhibition game pay, pension fund, and Rozelle arbitration. He notes 1,200 players must be organized, with the association preparing as if a strike could occur before the Feb. 1 CBAs expiry and March convention in Chicago.
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Big Eight asks court uphold Sooner penalty
The Big Eight Conference asks U.S. District Court to dismiss a class action by Oklahoma alumni over penalties barring Oklahoma from post season play and TV appearances in 1974 and 1975. It argues the suit lacks standing and several claimed injuries are speculative. The plaintiffs seek restoration of about 400000 in state revenue and TV exposure.
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Giants Trade Wille McCovey With Padres Reach
San Diego reports Willie McCovey traded as the Padres acquire minor leaguer Bernie Williams while Willams holds a 13 o 15 season injury plagued run. Padres GM Peter Pavasi notes Nate Colbert remains the Giants slugger though may shift to outfield when McCovey joins the lineup. McCovey, a 413 home run career star, led NL in homers and RBIs twice and was 1959 Rookie of the Year despite limited games.
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Sx NFL Sellouts Highlight Week's Schedule
The NFL reports six Sunday games sold out two hours before kickoff led by the Rams versus the Vikings in Los Angeles. Other sellouts include Cincinnati at Pittsburgh Dallas at Philadelphia Denver vs Jets in New York Houston at Chicago and Miami at New England. Several games remain blacked out or with tickets available.
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Judge Rules Against Umps in Libel Suit
New York AP report: Supreme Court dismisses the libel suit by former AL umpires Al Salerno and Bill Valentine seeking 1 million dollars. Judge George M. Carey rules baseball umpires are not public figures eligible for damages without proof of malice, citing Cronin’s 1968 dismissal statements.
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