Namath Quits Over Swinging Club Hassle
New York Jets quarterback Joe Namath announced his retirement after an ultimatum to sell his stake in a swinging Midtown lounge or face suspension. The 26 year old star said he quit on principle and tearfully announced his decision at Bachelors III. Jets teammates George Sauer Jim Hudson and another star reportedly backed Namath if he followed through.
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Namath retirement clouds Jets flagging owner puzzled
New York Jets star Joe Namath faced mounting questions as he weighed retirement and selling his one third stake in a Manhattan bistro amid warnings about unsavory patrons. Commissioner Rozelle said Namath was not suspended and would decide whether to sell or play after talks, while Namath scheduled a Friday press conference.
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Pug-Nosed Brewer Takes Western Open Lead
Marshall University faces MA Conference pressure over alleged recruiting irregularities and inadequate facilities. The piece questions MA’s stance while noting Marshall's aging stadium, limited capacity, and financing hurdles. It suggests SC as an alternative and mentions coach Jim Moss and freshman Dennis Blevins seeking a summer job.
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Shorty) Moss
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Trevino Aims to Defend Open in Texas and Seek Hogan Tie
Texas native Trevino returns to defend the U S Open at Cypress Creek Houston seeking a back-to-back majors after a 1968 Open win and a record-tying 275. He targets big payoffs, boasting he can beat the field on Texas courses and perhaps join Ben Hogan in the record books.
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Beard And Two Others Lead Western Open After Round Two
Pug-nosed Gay Brewer shot four under par in the second round to pull to the top with a 36 hole total of 136 at the Western Open. Frank Beard and Dick Rhyan share second, as Roc ky Thompson and others chase. Brewer credits a refined putting touch as he seeks his first regular tour victory since the 1967 Masters.
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Elder Withdraws From Western Open Golf Tournament
Lee Elder, among the PGA tour's few Black players, pulled out before the second round of the $130,000 Western Open claiming a right knee injury and wearing a rubber brace. He had shot 76 in the first round and had disputed a Washington story about his Pensacola remarks.
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Eagles sign Woodeshick for 40 thousand dollars
The Philadelphia Eagles inked fullback Tom Woodeshick to a reported $40,000 contract. Woodeshick had the best season of his six years with the team, rushing for 955 yards despite the club’s poor previous year.
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Old Dominion Leaves Mason-Dixon Conference
Old Dominion College withdraws from the Mason-Dixon League citing freshman eligibility rules and finance. The college will compete as an NCAA College Division independent, plans to use freshmen in all sports except basketball, and may pursue Southern Conference membership if football is not required. Lynchburg College also exited the Mason-Dixon Conference this month.
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Majestic Prince Faces Belmont Challenge in Triple Crown Bid
Majestic Prince, 6-1 favorite, seeks the Triple Crown in the Belmont Stakes as Arts and Letters and Dike loom as main rivals and Rooney's Shield among longshots. Belmont Park estimates crowd near 55,000 with CBS telecast from 5 to 6 p.m. EDT.
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