NFL players vote to strike over salaries and benefits
DETROIT AP report says NFL players authorized a strike if owners do not meet demands for higher minimum salaries improved pensions and exhibition pay. A nationwide phone poll indicated a majority backing the strike while Lions owner William Ford downplayed the rumor and said no emergency session was planned. Philadelphia Eagles players also reported contact about polling but no group decision yet. Cleveland Browns owner Art Modell serves as owners' spokesman.
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New Cal Athletic Director Brechler to Take Over
Paul W. Brechler, 56, named athletic director for the University of California at Berkeley, succeeding Pete Newell amid unrest among Negro athletes. He will assume Aug. 15 and has a background as WAC commissioner and former Iowa athletic director, with prior roles in Skyline and Cal positions.
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Must Score Quickly on Ken Rosewall at Wimbledon
Ken Rosewall battles to overcome early deficit and win in a dramatic four-set match at Wimbledon. Pasarell warns that Rosewall strengthens as rallies extend, while the rain delay leaves organizers behind but first-round play wraps with Laver advancing to the second round.
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Mets Rise as They Chase 500 Again in Big Comeback
The Mets beat the Astros 3-1 behind Ton Cardwell and Ron Taylor to push their season mark to 35-36. Nolan Ryan starts for Houston as New York stays within two games of .500 and keeps pressure on contenders in the NL race.
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Baseball scores and standings mix across leagues
Weekend MLB results show California and Chicago among winners while St Louis and Atlanta hold slim leads in standings. American League leaders include Harrelson and Yastrzemski, with McLain Pat, and McDowell striking out alongside Marichal. Texas League and Western standings listed with multiple matchups.
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Red Sox win on six unearned runs against Cleveland
Sam McDowell struggles as Boston explodes for six unearned runs en route to a 9-3 victory over Cleveland. Joe Foy, Ken Harrelson and Russ Gibson contribute as McDowell fumbles multiple times, while Dave Boswell nails a five inning shutout of Baltimore in the league’s other game.
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Arkansas Hikes Lead With Win In Texas League Doubleheader
Arkansas opened a four game Texas League lead by sweeping Amarillo 7-1 and 2-1 in Amarillo. Jerry Reuss allowed six hits in game one while Anmly Martin limited opponents to four in game two. Lenny Boyer sparked the Travelers with key hits in the opener as Arkansas broke Les Scott’s 22 scoreless innings with two unearned runs in the fourth. Other doubleheaders produced splits across the league with Dallas-Fort Worth, El Paso, San Antonio, Memphis, and Shreveport all involved.
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Tony Jacklin Appears in the Groove
Tony Jacklin rebounds after a two week layoff to lead the Cleveland Open with a five under par 66 at Lakewood. He and a quartet of pros chase at 69 as gusty winds test 144 golfers in the 6742 yard course. U S Open champ Lee Trevino posts 72 while Arnold Palmer shoots 75 in a crowded first round.
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