Namath to miss Jets season after knee operation
Joe Namath, 28, will miss the 1969 season after undergoing a fourth knee operation to reconstruct ligaments and remove cartilage. Dr James Nicholas said the injury is not career ending, with two weeks in hospital and six weeks in a cast before rehabilitation begins.
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Namath Questions If Jets Need Him After Injury Comeback
Joe Namath faces a personal crossroads after playing well in a comeback game but suffering a hand injury. He has recovered from knee surgeries before and questions whether he should continue with the Jets or pursue another path.
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Yanks rely on boxing finals to cap Pan Am bid
UPI reports the United States seeks more gold in boxing finals in Cali Colombia as four U.S. contenders meet four Cuban foes. Ken Patera set Pan Am lifting records, boosting a 79 gold medal U.S. lead and a 165 to 79 total medal edge over Cuba with four days remaining.
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Rosewall tops Drysdale to win U S Pro tennis title
Ken Rosewall, 36, defeated Cliff Drysdale 6-4 6-3 6-0 at Longwood to claim his third U S Pro crown and fourth title this year. Drysdale, tired from a five-set semifinal, praised Rosewall’s uncanny accuracy as Emers on and Laver-led Australia dominated doubles.
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Vikings Beat Patriots 17 10 In Exhibition Opener
Minnesota edged New England 17 to 10 as Gary Cuozzo and Bob Lee split the quarterback duties. Norm Snead did not play, Jim Plunkett saw first pro action with a nine yard completion.
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Pownal racing results show big payouts and scratches
Racing card from Pownal lists multiple $1,500 and $2,300 purses with winners such as Handley, Winviel, and Ambassadors among others. Several horses like Desert Rose and Colonel Wingo are scratched. Time records range from 1:00.2 to 1:48.3, with payout notes including a $1195.60 exacta. Attendance and miscellaneous notes appear briefly.
Heard tops American Golf Classic for first pro win
Jerry Heard wins the American Golf Classic with a four over par 74 in the final round to finish at 275, earning 30000 dollars. Despite pressure and two bogeys, he avoids a higher finish as Dale Douglass and Gay Brewer falter behind him. He becomes the youngest ever winner of the classic and his season total surpasses 100000.
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Shrine football scrimmages set for August 14 in Vermont and New Hampshire
The New Hampshire and Vermont Shrine teams hold intra-squad scrimmages this morning to finalize starting lineups for the 18th Shrine Maple Sugar Bowl next Saturday. Vermont, at Vermont Academy, scrimmages at 9 30 with the Granite State squad at 10 00 at UNH. After a break, both teams visit Shriners Hospital in Springfield Mass. Vermonters travel this afternoon, New Hampshire on Sunday.
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