More NFL Players Winding Up On Police Blotters
NYTimes summarized NFL conduct issues, noting Leo Hayden arrest for rape and prior bad check case, Rentzel suspension, and other players facing narcotics, marijuana, or disciplinary actions. It cites commissioner Rozelle enforcing a double standard, with mixed outcomes and debates over reinstatement and probation.
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New York Times News Service
NEW York
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Joe Namath
Paul Hornung
Alex Karras
Pete Rozelle
Rozelle
Leo Hayden
St. Louis Cardinals
Bollington
Ill
Bloomington
Hayden
St. Louis
Rentzel
Florence tackles a tough season with young, hungry team
Florence football enters a rebuilding year with Ferrell at quarterback and a field of 100 players in two-a-day drills. Coach Gaskell praises Ferrell's improved arm and leadership while highlighting the contributions of walk-ons Keith Rylant and Steve Stewart who earned scholarships. Freshmen are expected to start, including Norman Sims at backfield and Mizell as a top Gulf South Conference runner.
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Gaskell
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Decatur
Florence
Austin
Keith Rylant
Steve Stewart
Sam
Rylant
Andrews
Livingston
Jerry Mizell
Norman Sims
Columbus
Mizell
Southeastern Louisiana
Dale Mathis
Mathis
Registrations Set For Youth Football in Decatur
Decatur youths can register Saturday at Aquadome-West for Midgets and Pee Wees and at T.C. Almon Recreation Center-East for Midgets and Pee Wees. Midgets must be 10 by Sept 1 and 100 pounds or less. Pee Wees 12 by Sept 1 and 120 pounds or less. Applications available at school principals Friday. Call Bill Brooks at 353-0924 for details.
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Phillies Rally Stuns Padres After Early 5-0 Lead
The Phillies erased a five run deficit against the Padres, aided by Greg Luzinski's 22nd homer and Unser's RBI single as Dave Roberts drove in three for San Diego with two doubles and a single.
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Brewers Top Angels In Milwaukee. Colborn Dominates
Jim Colborn whipped California for the fourth straight time this season in Milwaukee's 6-2 victory. The Brewers shelled Nolan Ryan, one of baseball's strikeout leaders, as Detroit beat Oakland 6-4 with Mickey Stanley driving in two runs on two triples and a single.
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Mickey Stanley
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Oakland
Decatur Boxers Set for Saturday Boxing Card
A five team boxing card is slated for Decatur Boys Club Saturday night starting at 8. Competing are Decatur, Rossville, Ga., Birmingham, Shades Valley and Courtland. It will be the last Decatur summer match hosted locally.
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Birmingham
Shades Valley
Courtland
Sailboats Rise at New York Boat Show
AP reports a surge in sailboat displays for January at the New York Coliseum with Chester Eccleston estimating over 125 sail boats on show, up from 95 models in 1973.
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Oklahoma Sooners face bowl ban amid 1973 probation
The University of Oklahoma football team enters 1973 under a two year Big Eight probation for a recruiting violation and a ban from television appearances in 1974 and 1975. With eight returning starters, quarterback uncertainty, and key injuries, coach Barry Switzer warns of backfield depth concerns while relying on a strong defense led by Rod Shoate and Kenny Pope as the Sooners aim for the Big Eight race.
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Steve Davis
Scott Hill
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Chuck Fairbanks
New England Patriots
Switzer
Ed Foster
John Roush
Tom Brahaney
John Carroll
Tinker Owens
Nebraska
Leroy Selmon
Selmon
Lucious Selmon
Dewey
Leroy
Rod Shoate
Randy Hughes
Kenith Pope
Dusty Putting On His Salary Drive in Braves Comeback
ATLANTA AP Dusty Baker and Hank Aaron traded quips in the Braves clubhouse after Atlanta erased a 7-0 deficit to beat the St. Louis Cardinals 11-7. Aaron scored twice on singles, Baker delivered two two run doubles, and Dave Johnson added a 33rd homer as Atlanta surged back. Aaron raised his average to .263 with three RBIs. The Cardinals suffered their 12th loss in 14 games after Rick Wise’s grand slam early in the game.
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Atlanta Braves
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Braves
St. Louis Cardinals
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Aaron
Hammer
Baker
Cardinals
Babe Ruth
St. Louis
Rick Wise
Dave Johnson
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