O. J. Simpson tightens Bills contract talks in draft saga
Buffalo Bills owner Ralph Wilson and USC star O. J. Simpson clash over a five year 650000 dollar package as negotiations stall. The dispute touches unsigned first round picks and possible trades with AFL teams while Simpson eyes a return to NFL play. Simpson hints he may be born five years too late or too soon as dynamics of the deal unfold.
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Simpson Case Tops Agenda At AFL NFL Owners Meeting
The 26 pro football club owners meet to discuss inter league trading rules for 1970 and potential trade of O J Simpson from the Bills. AFL NFL merger limits trades until 1970 with Simpson seeking a 650000 contract while Buffalo offers 50000 yearly for five years.
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Palmer contemplates retirement as Open bid looms
Arnold Palmer, facing U S Open sectional trials at Yougheningheny Country Club, denied quitting after one more big win. He described nervousness yet proved solid in rounds 70 and 68, leading the Houston Open qualifiers while 4,500 fans cheered Arnie’s Army. Palmer plans to skip the Western Open and head to Houston for the Open.
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Nicklaus Seeks Third Western Open Title as Palmer Skips
Jack Nicklaus targets a record third straight Western Open victory at Midlothian as Arnold Palmer sits out to qualify for the U S Open and prep for Houston. Contenders include Gary Player Lee Trevino Julius Boros George Archer Gene Littler Frank Beard and Billy Casper who this week earned the Radix Trophy for lowest stroke average.
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