Jets' Namath deal reshapes football pay and power
Sonny Werblin aims to land Joe Namath with a package over 400000 including fringe benefits across five cars, signaling a new era where star value drives salaries across the NFL and AFL. The move sparks questions about risks, rival bids, and how it changes player leverage in negotiations.
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Dayton Drops 3 Players From Basketball Team
University of Dayton declares three players ineligible for the second semester of 1964-65 due to scholastic shortcomings. Burlong was a starter with 137 points in ten games, while Bok and Taubken are listed as key roles. Coach Donoher notes Burlong’s contributions to wins over Eastern Kentucky and Army. Cassidy likely to start in his place as the Flyers hold an 8-2 record.
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Payoffs Boost Veterans Pay in Pro Football
LOS ANGELES. NFL veteran Bill Koman of the St. Louis Cardinals foresees big pay increases for veterans as rookie salaries soar with reports of 400000 plus for stars like Joe Namath. He predicts 30 to 35 percent raises to keep veterans content, while cautioning about risk to top quarterbacks.
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Northern Nevada hoops set for weekend league openers
Northern Nevada conferences begin play this weekend after pre season. Wooster and Carson City sit undefeated with wins over Lovelock Yerington and Manogue. Sparks faces early losses to Rancho and Nevada frosh as Webb leads the Rail Roaders to Elko. Virginia City and FoHey pace Western B. Stewart and Yerington spark the North.
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Steve Peterson
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Illini Top Indiana to End Hoosier Streak
Illinois, ranked ninth, defeats third-ranked Indiana 86 to 81 at home, ending Indiana’s nine game unbeaten run. The win follows Illinois earlier victory over UCLA, marking another strong home performance.
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Biletnikoff Out With Knee Injury At Senior Bowl
Florida State end Fred Biletnikoff is sidelined by a knee injury for the Senior Bowl. Gary Porterfield of Tulsa replaces him. Namath plans limited duty for Alabama as he recovers from knee trouble and seeks surgery in New York.
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Evansville Tops in UPI Small College Ratings
Evansville remains undefeated at 9-0 and earns a unanimous No. 1 in the United Press International small college basketball ratings. Carson-Newman rises to No. 4, with Grambling and Pan American holding second and third as Fresno State tumbles to sixth after two losses.
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NLV Aquatic Club Wins Seven Cups at Phoenix Invitational
North Las Vegas Aquatic Club sent 11 swimmers to the Phoenix Invitational at Encanto Park December 28 to 30. Mike McGregor won the 15-17 year old 110-yard breaststroke and placed second in open with a faster 1:17.4. Denise Robinson led five events with two first places and two seconds in the 9-10 age group. Hal Sheets earned third in the 13-14 boys 110-yard breaststroke, while Dan Cahill and Craig Morgan posted top finishes in backstroke and butterfly events. Bruce Morgan and Linda Spann also scored in multiple events, contributing to seven first through third place trophies.
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Promoter Sued Over Clay Liston Fight Promises
International Promotions Inc. sues Miami Beach promoter Bill McDonald for nearly a half million dollars over contracts tied to the Feb 15 1964 Cassius Clay Sonny Liston fight. Intercontinental of Chester Pa also named in the suit with New Amsterdam Casualty Co. named.
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Miami Beach
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Sonny Liston
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