Namath Free Agents Open Door To New Jobs In NFL
Over 20 NFL players become free agents after completing option years. Joe Namath tops the list with offers already in play as World Football League pursues him with a 4 million dollar deal. Other notable names include Sonny Jurgensen retiring after 18 seasons and stars like Larry Csonka Warfield Kiick and Daryle Lamonica shifting teams under the Rozelle Rule potential.
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National Football League
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Namath
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Chicago Fire
Hemmeter
Miami Dolphin
Larry Csonka
Paul Warfield
Jim Kiick
Memphis Southmen
Calvin Hill
Dallas
John Gilliam
Minnesota
Oakland
Daryle Lamonica
Southern California Sun
Pittsburgh
L.C. Greenwood
O'Brien takes NBA helm amid merger uncertainty
New NBA commissioner elect Larry O'Brien says merger of the pro leagues remains distant with no meaningful talks now. He hints at possible compromise while taking the job, noting his Washington clout and a reported $150,000 a year contract. His June 1 start follows Kennedy era campaigns and Democratic leadership roles.
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UPI
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National Basketball Association
O’brien
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American Basketball Association
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Lyndon B. Johnson
Congress
Washington
Elva
Jurgensen retires after 19 seasons with Redskins
Sonny Jurgensen the veteran Redskins quarterback announced his retirement ending a 19 year pro career. He will join Sci Tech Inc as a financial management executive and may join CBS as a football analyst next season.
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Jurgensen
Richmond
Sci-Tech Inc
CBS
Duke
Philadelphia Eagles
Norm van Brocklin
Redskins
Norm Snead
National Football Conference
Rains Make Houston Open Soggy For Opening Round
Doug Sanders predicted a 14 under par winning score but heavy rains drenched Quail Valley, delaying play and lengthening the 6,929 yard course. more than 140 golfers teed off, while top players like Nicklaus Weis kopf Watson and Miller sat out, and Arnold Palmer plus Lee Trevino returned to action. Dave Hill led with a 74 and then a 65 to win $30,000 on the final round.
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UPI
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Piney Woods
Jack Nicklaus
Tom Weiskopf
Tom Watson
Johnny Miller
Arnold Palmer
Colorful Lee Trevino
al Geiberger
Rik Massengale
Tallahassee
Dave Hill
Rains
Quail Valley Country Club
Hill
Namath gets World Football League offer amid league launch
WFL president Hemmeter mails a $500000 check to Joe Namath as a formal free agent offer. The league announces an 11 team structure with an 18 game season starting Aug 2 and a World Bowl set for Jan 4. Playoff format spans two divisions with byes for top teams and intricate Dec dates for first-round matchups.
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Ala
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Fla
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Fourteen Derby starters set with three possible joins
Louisville based report notes fourteen definite Derby entries for the 125000 added 1 1/4 mile race with three-year olds Prince Thou Art Sylvan Place and Master Derby among likely picks. Uncertain starters include Rushing Man and others facing a 4000 entry fee plus 3500 per horse. Trainers fear a muddy track and expect Foolish Pleasure to challenge Master Derby as the field shapes up.
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Diabolo
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Mafia gambling ring busted in New York arrests over 100 million
UPI reports 20 bookmakers and two detectives were arrested as part of a Mafia connected gambling ring in Manhattan. The operation ran six wire rooms and grossed over 100 million annually, with daily bets exceeding 100,000. Anthony Pisani, the Giants' former team doctor, was named as a bettor who allegedly discussed team condition with bookies. No charges were filed against him due to alleged cooperation.
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UPI
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Anthony Pisani
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Investigton
Canadiens face must-win at home after two-game deficit
Montreal coach Scotty Bowman vows no major changes as the Canadiens trail Buffalo two games to none in the Stanley Cup series. Lafleur Gainey and Lemaire will again face the French Connection. Bowman schedules a compulsory practice before the third game. Elsewhere, the Islanders host Philadelphia as Bernie Parent remains sidelined. In the WHA, Houston leads San Diego 3-0 and Quebec trails Minnesota 3-2 with games in Houston and Minnesota.
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Flyers
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Parent
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Wednesday Parent
al Arbour
Houston
San Diego
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