Namath Rejects $4 Million WFL Offer
Joe Namath said he may continue his professional football career after turning down a $4 million World Football League offer from Chicago Winds and a potential NY Jets return. He cited personal private reasons and business interests, hinting at a two year deal if any, and noted Jets training camp starts mid July.
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Rangers Blank Brewers 6-0 Behind Hands Five-Hitter
Texas Rangers ace Bill Hands spun a five hit shutout as Texas defeated the Milwaukee Brewers 6-0. Cesar Tovar and Lenny Randle sparked the early offense, with Jeff Burroughs driving in the first run and Tony Harrah adding two in the eighth and Sundberg, Davis, and Hargrove keying a late burst. The win moved Texas into first place in the AL West, a half game ahead of idle Oakland.
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Baseball Standings At A Glance From The Associated Press
American League standings and late results show Milwaukee leading with 6 0 over California at Boston. Schedule notes list Oakland at Cleveland and Minnesota at Milwaukee among others, with Friday and weekend games noted and several matchups including Texas at New York and Baltimore at Kansas City.
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Montreal Accepts IOC Assurances to Hold 1976 Games
The International Olympic Committee accepted Montreal mayor Jean Drapeau’s assurances that the 1976 Games would be held. About 100 IOC members remained wary of building delays from strikes, while Mexico offered to stage the Games if necessary. Rhodesia was expelled from the Olympic movement after facility concerns were studied.
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