Broadway Dreams For Joe Namath In Softball Debut
New York AP reports Joe Namath, famed quarterback of Super Bowl fame, joined Promises, Promises in the Broadway Show League Thursday. He played left field, wore a distinctive red and white shirt, and batted fourth, but popped out in his first at bat.
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Broadway Softball Debut Elevates Namath Seeks Retirement
Joe Namath appears in the Broadway softball circuit debut wearing a black beret and green polka dotted bell bottoms and demonstrates his swing before announcing retirement as Jets quarterback amid a dispute with NFL commissioner Pete Rozelle over interests in Bachelors III nightclub.
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King of Hayward Faces Challenger in Benefit Fight
Boxing beat reports Dick Sadler hails Charley Shipes as Hayward’s king while Cyclone Barth prepares to meet Andy Gonzales in a 42 round arena clash. Tony Forlriguez hints at a boys club benefit as possible, but no official title defense pending. California boxing officials push to restore meaning to the state welterweight crown.
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Prince In Belmont Run for Ninth Triple Crown
Majestic Prince is entered in the Belmont Stakes a 1 1/16 mile race to decide if he can become racing s ninth Triple Crown winner and end a 21 year drought. Arts and Letters Dike Rooney s Shield Prime Foal and Distray complete the field with 126 pounds. The race will be televised nationally as owners debate 1969 season limits and realignment.
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Namath Retires Amid Rozelle Club Controversy
New York star Joe Namath announced retirement from pro football saying commissioner Rozelle ordered him to sell his stake in the Bachelors II nightclub, described as a hangout for undesirables. Namath said the move aimed to comply but cried that he never joined gamblers and hoped a resolution could be reached.
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Next Stop Oakland San Lorenzo star Lawson drafted by Athletics
San Lorenzo High's Steve Lawson, a top prep performer and key Rebel elah Ubat in the 1969 Hayward Avon Athletic League crown, drew major league attention with a draft selection by the Oakland Athletics yesterday. Lawson, holding a scholarship to Arizona State, will weigh A's offer before deciding on his future.
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Giants Open Home Stand Against Phillies After Draft
San Francisco Giants begin a home stand hosting the Philadelphia Phillies after a rough rain shortened trip. Steve Lawton reports Oakland A's interest in Lawton could affect his decision, as Giants rely on Willie McCovey’s form while injuries linger. The visit schedule includes Mets Expos and Reds in the following series.
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Draft Day 1969 Tampering Warning Highlights Major League Draft
New York reports D-Day ends with 24 major league clubs drafting 90 prospects as the 1969 summer draft nears completion. Commissioner Bowie Kuhn warns clubs against player tampering and limits negotiations to players they draft, aiming to curb whispered efforts to entice draftees away.
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George Lauzerique to Start as A’s Meet Tigers in Detroit
Oakland rookie George Lauzerique, recalled from Triple-A Moines, will start against Detroit ace Earl Wilson as the A’s visit the world champion Tigers. The game, telecast by KBHK TV, marks the series opener and includes updates on Mickey Lalich’s recovery and Henry McLain’s shoulder treatment as Oakland battles to hold second in the American League Western Division behind Minnesota.
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