Reconsideration Still Possible Namath Hints at Return
Jets star Joe Namath signals possible return to football after retirement announcement, amid questions over pressure from teammates George Sauer Jr Pete Lammons and Jim Hudson. Namath cites loyalty to teammates and the looming 1969 season as factors, with Rozelle’s stance and Namath’s own appetite for football shaping a potential reversal.
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Indians Triumph 8-4 as Homers Spark Win Over California
Jack Howard led a 11-hit attack for the Senators, scoring on a walk and McMullen’s single with Billings’ double play grounder. The Athletics closed on Detroit, Tauzerique held five hits, Tenace hit his first major league homer, and Fingers won Lauzerique’s second decision. Campaneris nabbed three hits for the Senators as Namath cites principle in retirement.
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Alpine Cup Bicycle Race Draws 70 Plus Entries in Aspen
Aspen prepares for the fifth Alpine Cup bicycle race spanning 210 miles from Aspen to Vail and Leadville and back. racers from the United States Canada and Mexico compete August 9 with a two day loop and a stop in Vail. Dave Brink of Francisco will not return due to college studies while Mexican Olympic riders and several Canadians have filed entries.
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Record Baseball Draft Finished
The New York baseball major league club concluded its two day draft. Ten percent of players were selected in the regular phase with one additional pick in the secondary phase ending Friday. Mike Weaver son of Baltimore manager Karl Weaver was chosen but not signed and will join the Clinton Iowa farm club. Weaver a second baseman played at Maplewood High School Richmond Heights Missouri.
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Expos Fall to Dodgers in 19th Straight Loss
In a rain of misfortune, the Montreal Expos dropped to the Los Angeles Dodgers completing the Expos 19th straight defeat. The Associated Press game summary highlights notes on Mets like records and Cubs extending winning streaks alongside other major league results.
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Major League Leaders By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
American League leaders include hits by Carow Minnesoter Ml Pettowedli and Robiison Baltimare Aa as teams chase top marks. Nationals and hitters like Yastrzemski and Pryde show strong totals. pitchers and fielding leaders noted in scattered lists across teams Seattle Baltimore and New York.
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Baseball Standings and Schedule Amid Mixed Results
Widespread results across the majors show New York leading with 26 23 531, Pittsburgh 25 2 4 10hy, St. Louis 25 97 87, and Montreal 23 40. Multiple city matchups follow with Chicago Cincinnati Atlanta Los Angeles San Francisco and Philadelphia listed, plus upcoming doubleheaders and no games scheduled.
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Williams Prefers Playing Field Over Managing Pain Of Role
Williams, a former Washington Senators star and 400 hitter, says managing a baseball team is a pain while revealing his true love is being on the field. He discusses talking with players about pitching, hitching, and the game, while criticizing dinners, TV interviews, and writer attention during Minnesota's three game set.
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Namath Defies Authority In Lounge and Locker Room
Jets star Joe Namath, a handsome, rebellious figure from Beaver Falls, has long courted attention with luxury, flirtations, and clashes with authority. From signing bonus fame to a Broadway Joe misstep, Namath resists commands and continues to define a celebrity athlete era.
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Veteran Icer Signed To Pilot L.A. Kings
Los Angeles AP reports veteran ice hockey player Aminder Lege signed a two year contract to pilot the Los Angeles Kings. Hal Layre, coach, said Lege promised leadership and will star in the team’s upcoming season. The deal follows his unclear pro football and acting background.
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Cotton Renamed To Olympic Cage Committee
Dr. John Cotton, director of athletics at Adams State College Alamosa reappointed to the Olympic Basketball Committee for the fourth year. Reappointment made by Clifford H Buck Denver first vice president of the U S Olympic Committee and chairman of the U S Games Planning Committee. Cotton played college basketball at Wyoming and with the Denver Nuggets, later coaching at Adams State. The Olympic Basketball Committee will meet in Chicago June 15.
KU Gridder Kills Cousin In Gun Mishap
Wendell Lawson a 260 pound University of Kansas football player fired a pistol at what she thought was a prowler, killing his first cousin Ronald Leon Cowper, 30, in Atlanta. A municipal judge ruled the shooting accidental and dismissed a murder charge against Langsat. Both men resided in Atlanta.
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Laycoe to coach Kings after WHL tenure
Laycoe, 46, appeared at a press conference with owner Jack Kent Cooke. He may be the highest paid coach in the trade, with two years left on his Portland Buckaroos WHL contract, but he will join the Kings payroll. Laycoe succeeded Hed Kelly, coached Portland in seven WHL finals, and played as a defenseman for the Rangers, Canadiens and Bruins.
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Clay's Lawyers Prepare Briefs After Hearing on Wire-Tapping
Houston AP report states government and defense lawyers filed written briefs two weeks after a week-long wiretap hearing in the Clay case. Judge Joe Ingraham could reopen the hearing or issue a ruling. a prior Supreme Court order had set the March hearing to test wiretap evidence in Clay's draft evasion conviction.
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Campbell Soup buys Garden State Race Track assets
Campbell Soup Co acquired Garden State Race Track a minority stake in Hialeah Park and two motels for 66 a mill inn plus a plan to sell Garden State to the Man o War Racing Association to benefit non profit hospitals. Mori Hialeah’s president reportedly will buy back the Hialeah stake and continue operations. Cherry Hill assets near Garden State Park also included in the package.
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