Mets Give Cleon Jones Unconditional Release
The New York Mets offered Cleon Jones his unconditional release to back manager Yogi Berra in a dispute. Jones refused a pinch hit and played left field in a game June 18, was suspended, and a grievance was filed by the MLB Players Association. The release was announced as the arbitration hearing was set for St. Louis, likely canceling it.
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Rhodes Scholar Pat Haden Leads USC Toward Sun Bowl Victory
In 1937 Byron White rose as an All American and Rhodes Scholar. 38 years later he sits on the Supreme Court. Pat Haden, USC quarterback and Rhodes Scholar, signed with the Southern California Sun of the World Football League for three years and about 25,000 a season. He helped USC defeat Ohio State 18 17 in the 1975 Rose Bowl, and a balanced life between academics and football defined his college years as he pursued English literature while maintaining a demanding study and practice schedule.
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Dizzy Dean remembered as American baseball icon
A retrospective on Dizzy Dean portrays him as a faded relic of a simpler era. The piece highlights his flamboyant humor, coined baseball terms, lavish self-confidence, and broadcast prowess that endeared him to fans. It recalls anecdotes from early misstatements to late career NBC appearances, cementing his enduring legend.
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Bryant to challenge Rozelle Rule move over Bryant to Lions
Los Angeles attorney Ed Masry warned he will seek court action to block NFL Commissioner Pete Rozelle from enforcing the Rozelle Rule sending Cullen Bryant from the Rams to the Detroit Lions as compensation for Ron Jessie. Masry called the move a dangerous precedent and said he would pursue legal remedies if Rozelle does not rescind the ruling.
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