Pele Signs with Cosmos to Bring Soccer Fame to U S
Pele, 34, signed a three year contract with the New York Cosmos worth an estimated 4.7 million dollars to promote soccer in the United States. The signing at the 21 Club drew 300 reporters and cameras as Pele spoke through translator Julio Mazzei about aging, motivation, and his mission to grow the sport in the US.
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Astros Stop Nine-Game Slide With Konieczny Victory
Houston right-hander Doug Konieczny earned his fourth win by a 4 3 tally over the Chicago Cubs. He contributed two RBIs including a run-scoring double in the eighth as the Astros snapped a nine-game skid, with Cesar Cedeno, Milt May, and Enos Cabell also driving in runs.
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Jenkins on Schedule as Rangers Clinch Win Over Red Sox
Ferguson Jenkins improved to .500 with an 8-3 Texas win at Fenway. Jeff Burroughs hit a 15th homer, while Boston’s Tiant struggled. Sonny Allen named SMU basketball coach, returning to college ranks after leading Old Dominion to the 1975 title.
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Sonny” Allen
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Steinbrenner Backs Kuhn After Ouster Report
New York Yankees owner George Steinbrenner endorsed Bowie Kuhn for re election after a report claimed his ouster was imminent. The June 11 1975 item notes Kuhn faced no danger of removal as Steinbrenner voiced his support.
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Major League standings and schedule update
Night games across the majors feature the Mets, Giants, and Dodgers among others with scores including New York 5 San Francisco 0 and New York 6 California 4. The schedule lists multiple games in progress or upcoming with pitchers and times for Philadelphia Chicago St Louis Cincinnati Houston Montreal San Diego and more. Ed Garvey says players will report to training camps and no strike is planned for the summer.
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Chiefs Lose Veteran Linebacker Werner For 1975 Season
Clyde Werner a five year veteran from the University of Washington is expected to miss the 1975 season after secondary Achilles surgery. His foot in a cast will stay for four to six months according to Kansas City Chiefs officials. The Rams sign three draft picks including Monte Jackson a defensive back from San Diego State with a multi year contract and a large bonus. terms not disclosed.
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Gale Sayers Says Rozelle Rule Affects Team Morale
Gale Sayers testified in U.S. District Court that removing the Rozelle rule would hurt team morale after losing a big-name player. He spoke that football is a stepping stone, and that as a college player today he would not object to current NFL rules including the Rozelle rule.
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Boston Marathon cuts qualifying time for younger men
Boston officials trimmed the qualifying standard to three hours for males under 40 for next year’s Patriots Day race. The 3% hour limit remains for women and men 40 and older. Runners must finish a sanctioned 26 mile 385 yard course within 12 months before the 80th Boston Marathon next April.
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