Namath Sees Jets as Contenders After Strong Finish
Jets quarterback Joe Namath, AFL rookie of the year, predicts a championship bid as New York ends 1965 strong with five wins in eight games to finish second in the Eastern Division. Namath, native of Beaver Falls, Pa., notes improved defense and smarter offense ahead of 1966 exhibition slate starting in Birmingham. The Jets meet Houston in the opening exhibition Saturday while NFL notes cover Lions, Falcons, 49ers, Packers and more as teams prep for week of warmups.
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Sembera Wins II Astros Nudge Cubs In Home Run Fest
CHICAGO AP The Houston Astros end a nine game slide with a 5-1 victory over the Chicago Cubs in a high scoring homer duel. Ron Davis drove in the winning run with a double as Houston homered twice off John Bateman. Randy Hundley and Ron Santo led the Cubs with two and one homers respectively. Houston starter Carroll Sembera earned his first NL win after two losses.
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Bragan Fired as Braves Manager After Tumultuous Season
Milwaukee fans hailed the firing of Bobby Bragan Tuesday as manager of the Atlanta Braves. The former Milwau kee target of fan ire during 1965 critiqued the city, calling it a two bit town and saying he would not return for all the cheese in Wisconsin.
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