Selmon Named First Pick by Tampa Bay in NFL Draft
Leroy Selmon 6 foot 2 inch 260 pound defensive tackle from Eufaula Oklahoma selected by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as the No. 1 pick in the NFL college player draft. Selmon starred for Oklahoma last season with 132 tackles and 48 yards in losses, led the Sooners, and is praised as one of the Big Eight’s best linemen.
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Niehaus and Muncie Lead 1969 NFL Draft Picks
The article details Seattle selecting Steve Niehaus a 6 5 260 defensive tackle from Notre Dame amid a delayed draft due to legal issues New Orleans chose Chuck Muncie a 63 225 running back from California Detroit traded to Chicago for a first round pick Dennis Lick Wisconsin tackle Joe Washington San Diego and New England selections include Mike Haynes and quarterback Richard Todd from Alabama Cleveland picks Mike Pruitt Purdue Chicago lands Dennis Lick as a premier blocker and Ron Jessie moves to Los Angeles
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Call for uniform rules and Lakers coaching gossip
Readers urge commissioner Bow to enforce uniform baseball rules such as the designated hitter across leagues. Rumors swirl about potential Lakers coaches including Bobby Knight and Jerry West amid discussions on Joe Namath return. An inquiry notes the difficulty of valuing historic autographs like Babe Ruth and Hank Aaron balls.
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Weather Permitting Roberts vs Shroll In Lompoc Clash
In Cabrillo stadium at 3 PM a Northern League game shapes a tight finish. Carlton Roberts faces Mick Shrott as Lompoc and the Congs duel for a share of the league lead amid late-season pressure and strong arms.
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Messersmith Rejects Padres Record Offer
Andy Messersmith spurned the largest offer from any club last night turning down a Padres contract worth 1.15 million dollars over four years. Padre owner Ray Kroc said the team offered 11 million total including a 300 thousand dollar signing bonus and 200 thousand a year for four years. Messersmith reportedly asked for 1.2 million and walked away after the teams could not reach agreement.
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Giants plan parade amid rain threat for California opening
Giants return from Phoenix to hold mid day parade through the financial district and a Union Square rally with Mayor Moscone and Bob Luri. Luri pushes for Candlestick Park moratorium but faces city workers strike hurdles before three game series with the Dodgers televised to Los Angeles and Lompoc.
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Coliseum Renovation Plans Move on Suites Availability
Coliseum renovation hinges on selling 138 suites at 20 000 dollars annually each to the public. Chairman Pete Shabarum says plans include lowering the arena floor and adding more seats to accommodate up to 16 people per suite.
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Giants land Csonka for second time in three years
Larry Csonka signed a multi year contract with the New York Giants after choosing them over several NFL clubs. The deal reportedly tops a million dollars and follows his earlier stint with the Dolphins and World Football League. His agent declined further comment.
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Strike Looms At Hollywood Park After Negotiations Breakoff
A potential strike at Hollywood Park looms as union locals and track management failed to agree on layoffs and health benefits. Walkout could start at 12 01 am Saturday and may spread to Los Alamitos Bay Meadows and Golden Gate Fields affecting 2000 pari mutual clerks janitors security guards ushers and ticket takers.
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