Sports Commissioners Act to Shield Integrity From Gambling
Bowing to public trust, Bowie Kuhn Walter Kennedy and Pete Rozelle issued rulings to deter gambling influence in sports. Kuhn cut ties with affiliates tied to Las Vegas gambling interests while praising officials for cooperation. Kennedy approved a Phoenix Suns deal for Connie Hawkins after reviewing anti gambling policy standards. Rozelle ordered Joe Namath to divest from a night spot linked to gamblers, stressing appearances of impropriety over proven wrongdoing.
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