Elder to Skip Tourneys Over Racial Taunts and Backing
Lee Elder, a leading Black golfer on the PGA tour, says many Black players could succeed with financial backing but face racial taunts at some events. He will skip the Monsanto Open in Pensacola Florida due to hostile galleries, noting abuse in California and Tennessee as well. He cites only limited opportunities for nonwhite players on certain courses and urges perseverance to prove their talent.
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Pro Football Owners Eye Player Limits
New York AP report says NFL and AFL owners discussed cutting the league player limit from 40 to 38, aiming to limit talent access at lower standings and possibly curb payroll costs. Commissioner Rozelle noted mixed motives among owners and questioned the Players Associations' reaction. Chicago Cubs reference appears as a non sequitur.
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Death in Mexican jet crash ends Rafael Osuna career legacy
Rafael Osuna, 30, king of Mexican tennis, is believed killed when a Mexicana de Aviacion 707 crashed in the Tress Picos Mountains near Monterrey. The famed Davis Cup star had just celebrated a major 3-2 victory over Australia and left a noted record including Forest Hills singles title in 1963 and Wimbledon doubles championships.
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International Cup Soccer Abandoned By NASL Board
NASL president Woosnam announced the International Cup will be scrapped and the league will shift to a format featuring top two teams in a regular season. Five surviving teams Atlanta Dallas Baltimore St Louis Kansas City will compete April to September and aim to boost domestic interest. The NASL counted 25 326 spectators in six Atlanta games this spring.
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