Jets waive Namath ending 11 year run with New York
NFL club announces Joe Namath on waivers after declining to pick up his $450 000 contract for another season. Namath can join the Los Angeles Rams as a free agent, with reports of a $150 000 Rams deal.
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Namath Waived by Jets in Move to Rams
Phoenix AP report details Jets general manager Al Ward announcing Joe Namath’s release to pursue a contract with the Los Angeles Rams. Ward cites Namath’s impact, the Jets’ rebuilding with rookie Richard Todd, and the desire to finish with a contender in a warm-weather club.
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Jesse James Shot Dead in St Joseph Missouri
On this date in 1882 the outlaw Jesse James was killed by a gang member in St Joseph Missouri, ending a notorious crime era and altering the town's history.
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Irwin, Edwards and Nelson Lead Greensboro Open
Hale Irwin shot a six under par 66 to tie with Danny Edwards and Larry Nelson at eight under after two rounds of the Greater Greensboro Open. Rik Massengale and George Burns joined two back as the field contends at Forest Oaks in Greensboro North Carolina.
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Maidrite Airliner Meet In Gold Ball Final Showdown
Maidrite of Cedar Rapids and Airliner of Iowa City advance to the 8:15 p.m. championship at the Central YMCA Gold Ball tournament after semifinal wins. Airliner seeks a third straight title and permanent possession of the trophy, last awarded in 1964, while Eastside Maidrite owns a season upset over Airliner.
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Stargell Uses Patek as Arm Rest in Exhibition
In Bradenton Florida, Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Willie Stargell 6-3 used Kansas City Royals infielder Fred Patek 5-4 as an arm rest during a Friday exhibition game.
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