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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1976
Page
15
Broadway Joe Namath faces intensified scrutiny after Jets recent woes. He insists he can still throw well and denies aging or knee issues dull his play, while teammates and media volley blunt questions about his health and leadership.
The source lists Catfish Hunter for the Yankees and Gaylord Perry for the Royals as contenders for the weekend openers with National League managers remaining secretive. Phillies skipper Carlton is tentatively planned as their choice, while other managers refuse to confirm.
Muhammad Ali cast doubt on plans to retire after defending his heavyweight title, signaling possible withdrawal to focus on Nation of Islam faith. He spoke from Istanbul and later fell silent when pressed, with manager Herbert Muhammad stating no decision had been made. Public confirmation would need boxing bodies approval.
Hilton Head Island hosted the $196,000 World Invitational Tennis Classic opening Monday. Evonne Goolagong faced Sua Barker while Rod Laver played Bjorn Borg in a marquee start, underscoring a tournament loaded with top players.
Cary Player of South Africa held a three stroke lead over Arnold Palmer Thursday after the first round at Haledwin. The event opened with Severlang Bailes of Spain and Hubert Green tied for second, with David Graham of Australia close behind. The eight top pros compete in match play elimination for the first prize of 42,508.
Iowa City notes two Caldwells towling seniors with questionable knee status for Saturdays key game against Ohio State. Butch Caldwell may not play, leaving Comings or McLaughlin to start. Jim Caldwell injured, backups beef up run defense as Hawkeyes battle Buckeyes with 59,000 expected in attendance. Ohio State arrives Friday for practice and hotel stay.
Mildred Choplick, 28, of Fairfax, hopes to add the women’s world wrist-wrestling championship to her state and national titles. Seeded.top 16 at Petaluma California, she trains with sponsor Harold Smith of CRST and reflects on arm injuries and family life alongside details of recent competitions and participants.
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