Namath says he quits football but may return
Joe Namath publicly announced retirement from pro football amid questions about his loyalty to teammates and his ties to a restaurant venture. The Jets star left open the possibility of a comeback if Rozelle’s demands are resolved, stressing he does not want to quit.
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Namath Quits Pro Football At 26 Amid Bar Ties
Joe Namath tearfully announces retirement from professional football at age 26. Reports say knee issues and pressure over his East Side bar stake at Bachelors may force his decision. Speculation grows about his future with the New York Jets and AFL connections.
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Namath
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Expos Mets struggle as losses pile over 19 straight
The Montreal Expos and New York Mets both endured painful slumps as the Expos drop to 19 straight defeats with a 4-2 loss to the Dodgers while the Mets chase an expansion-era record. Elsewhere, the Cubs push their streak to seven with a win over Cincinnati, San Francisco tops Philadelphia, Atlanta edges Pittsburgh, and St. Louis down Houston. Key performers include Ernie Banks, Billy Williams, Don Young, Willie McCovey leading San Francisco, Hank Aaron, Phil Niekro, and Tim McCarver contributing for their clubs.
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Ernie Banks
Billy Williams
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Ken Holtzman
Phil Regan
Willie McCavey
Gaylord Par Ty
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Hank Aaron
Atlanta
Mike Lim
Phil Niekro
Tim McCarver
Lou Brock
Mike Shannon
Nelson Briles
Nor Miller
Old rivals challenge Majestic Prince in Belmont Stakes
New York UPI reports undefeated Majestic Prince faces a stern test in the Belmont Stakes at Belmont Park with a field including Arts And Letters and Dike. Jockey Bill Hartack rides the copper coated colt, with a $104,050 winner’s purse and $7 million breeding potential anticipated for post-race syndication.
Belmont Stakes Fields Listed for 11th Running at Belmont Park
The Belmont Stakes field for today’s $125,000-added race at Belmont Park is listed by post position. Arts And Letters, Rokeby Stable. Majestic Prince, F McMahon. Rooney’s Shield, U S Deming Adams. Dike, Claiborne Farm. Belmonte Distray, King Ranch. all carry 126 pounds over 1 1/8 miles with six starters and total purses of $147,800. Post time 5:30 p.m. Telecast and radio coverage 5 to 6 p.m. Gallant Man holds the track and stakes record at 3:25 3/5 set in 1957.
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Rokeby Stable
Bacza
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Majestic Prince
F. McMahon Hartack
Rooney's Shield
U. S. Deming Adams
Dike Claiborne Farm
Belmonte
Distray King Ranch Rotz
Wcau-Tyv
Wcau-Radio 1
Gallant Man
McCovey Perry Stop Phillies In 4-0 Giants Win
Willie McCovey backed Perry's two-hitter with two home runs as the San Francisco Giants defeated Philadelphia 4-0. McCovey hit his 19th and extended his hitting streak to 12 games, while Willie Mays added a solo shot. Perry pitched into the ninth, earning his eighth win with five strikeouts and one walk.
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Tony ‘Taylor
Cookie Rojas
Hal Lanier
Rojas
Rich Allen
John Callison
Deron Johnson
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al Raffo
John Rooster
Phil Marion Helps Rick's Rip Mulhern
Rick's team powered past Mulhern in the Chester Control Pitch Softball League Friday night. Phil Marion led with four hits, while Ken Cowdright and Tom Shut contributed multi hit efforts. DeFine pitched to earn the win as Mulhern's lineup featured several two hit players.
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McNally Secures Sixth Victory In Orioles 5 1 Win Over Pilots
Dave McNally pitched a four hit complete game to lift the Baltimore Orioles to a 5-1 victory over Seattle. Barry Moore and Darold Knowles combined for two hits allowed apiece in Washingtons 1 0 win over Minnesota. Frank Robinson hit his seventh homer and Paul Blair drove in two runs as Baltimore stretched its lead in the A L East to four games.
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Twins
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Gene Tenace
Rollie Fingers
Lauzerique
Norm Cash
Bert Campaneris
Nevele Pride Faces Open Trotters In Marquis de Lafayette Debut
Nevele Pride the Harness Horse of the Year leads a field in the $25,000 Marquis de Lafayette at Brandywine Raceway. The race features Stamey Dancer and European and North American contenders including Fresh Yankee, Camper, Sir Farlee, Aston Luck, and Lady B. Fast.
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Thankful
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Demon Hanover
Lady B
William Popfinger
Lady
Akron bout ends in King decision over Mandell
Gil King of Akron won a decision over Julie Mandell of Toronto. The fought eight rounds with King earning the victory on points.
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Akron
Ohio
Gil King
Julie Mandel
Toronto
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