Two AWOL quarterbacks named Joe roil pro gridiron
Pro football turmoil grips multiple teams as Joe Kapp and Joe Namath miss training camp. Vikings owner Jim Finks refused to meet Kapp's contract demands and ordered him to report, while Jets coach Weeb Ewbank confronts Namath's absence amid broader player retirements and franchise tensions.
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Pirates Beat Phillies as Walker and Veale Star in Series Preview
The Pittsburgh Pirates relied on a rested bullpen as Bob Veale and Luke Walker delivered back-to-back complete game victories. Walker pitched a two-hitter against Philadelphia with six strikeouts and no further hits after the sixth, while Veale allowed six hits in a 4-2 win over Montreal. The wins boost Pittsburgh’s NL East lead over New York to one game as they prepare for a four-game set with the Mets. Major league results across the league included New York beating St. Louis 5-3 and Montreal upsetting Chicago 6-2 before Chicago won 11-3 in the nightcap, and other scores from the American League.
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Nonprofessional Moves Into Net Elite Class
Australia’s Ray Ruffels, 24, tops among nonprofessionals, advances to the U S Professional Championships quarterfinals at Longwood after beating Andres Gimeno 6-1 4-6 6-2. Ruffels faces Rod Laver next as Roy Emerson, Tony Roche, and Arthur Ashe also reach the quarters.
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League Standings Wednesday's Night Results Summary
Montreal defeated Chicago 6 to 2 in Montreal. Chicago edged Montreal 11 to 3 in Chicago. Pittsburgh routed Philadelphia 4 to 0 in Pittsburgh. New York beat St. Louis 5 to 3 in New York. Los Angeles crushed Atlanta 12 to 2 in Los Angeles. Houston won 4 to 3 over San Diego in 10 innings. San Francisco won 5 to 3 against Cincinnati in San Francisco. Baltimore shut out Boston 3 to 0 in Baltimore. Oakland defeated Kansas City 4 to 1 in Oakland. California beat Minnesota 7 to 5 in California. Chicago defeated Mile 9 to 3 in Chicago. Detroit downed Washington 3 to 1 in Detroit. New York edged Cleveland 7 to 3 in New York.
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Pownal Entries On Thursday August 6 1970
A list of horse entries for Pownal on Thursday August 6 1970 includes horses Off Guard Morgan Its Andy Cuzzin Howile Gino Clock Town Big Talk Rome ETH Hill Lady Of Honour Cardella Flame Of Youth Final Count Harris Terry SS Mrgan with first prize of 1500 dollars for top finishers.
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Restraint and clash between Rozelle and Brown in NFL notes
In a New York dispatch Pete Rozelle and Paul Brown clash over strike handling and player time off. Brown defends focus on football while Rozelle stresses executive scope. The piece also notes a Holland Babe Ruth League Cooperstown visit for an Aug 9 exhibition and Hall of Fame tour.
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