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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1970
Page
13
The writer reports a settled pro football strike and upcoming Bengals training camp. He discusses an upcoming exhibition with the Washington Redskins, reflects on his first pro game against the Chiefs, and compares college and pro play focusing on running backs, passing, and offensive linemen.
The NFL players strike settlement brings relief to Wake Forest sports and Raleigh Jaycees. Wake Forest reports rising ticket demand for the Jets Falcons game on August 15, while the Jaycees anticipate stronger sales for the September 5 Colts Lions charity game at Carter Stadium.
Don DeJardin is appointed 76ers general manager on a three year contract. He previously lured ABA star Billy Cunningham to the Carolina Cougars and replaces Jack Ramsay who remains as coach. Irv Kosloff announces the hire after a four month search.
In Sacramento California Indian Red Lopez from Los Angeles knocked out Ruben Rivera from Mexico in the 6th round. In New Orleans Dave Adkins of Boston outpointed Jerry Pellegrini of St Bernard Louisiana over 10 rounds. In Milwaukee Ron Marsh of Shawnee Kansas outpointed Andy Kendall of Portland Oregon over 10 rounds.
The National Football League reached a four year 19.1 million dollar settlement ending the first strike in league history. Commissioner Pete Rozelle led the deal as 26 clubs and the players committee agreed to raised pension and new disability widow and dental benefits. Players quickly reported to training camps as Twenty teams prepared for the weekend exhibition schedule with the Browns at the Rams moved to Saturday for extra practice.
Baseball results show Salem at Winston-Salem halted in the second inning by rain while Kinston at Lynchburg was postponed by rain. Other scores include Peninsula 3-2 over Rocky Mount 0 to 0-1, and Savannah 4-0 over Columbus 2. Regular-season play slated to begin Sept. 20.
New York AP reports Pete Rozelle the 43 year old NFL commissioner maintains steady control amid crises from lawsuits to gambling problems and television contracts. He navigates the player strike and pension dispute while guiding the sport through mergers realignments and expansion debates. He is portrayed as a low key executive with strong grip on pro football’s direction.
A profile of Pete Rozelle, cited as central to resolving a bitter pension dispute and guiding NFL growth. The piece notes Rozelle’s arbitration role, his influence over 26 owners, and the league’s post settlement plans to add teams, expand TV revenue, and solidify a decade of gains. Rozelle’s background in California and early PR work with the Rams are outlined, along with praise from Art Rooney.
In Brookline Massachusetts Rod Laver seeded second to John Newcombe meets Torben Ulrich in a first round clash at the Longwood tournament worth $50 000. Other results include Roche over Ralston Ashe over Barthes Gimeno birthday win over Pasarell and Emerson beating Jey.
Charles C. Williard Jr. is appointed head basketball coach at Allen Jay High School succeeding Bill Guy who resigned to join High Point College. Williard previously led Surry Central High School for six seasons with a 9 94 record and has coaching roots at Farmer High School and Glenn High School. He holds a B S in education from High Point College and will earn a master’s in administration in 1971. He is married to Billa Williams of East Bend and has a son Chuck aged five.
James Hylton regained the Grand National point lead after the Dixie 500 at Atlanta where he finished 10th as Bobby Isaac retired with engine failure. Richard Petty won the race, his first mid summer victory at Atlanta International Raceway, finishing ahead of Cale Yarborough. Hylton leads Isaac and Allison as Grand National standings tighten ahead of a three race short track run. Tiny Lund increased his Grand American Challenge Series lead by winning at Bowman Gray Stadium.
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