Ten sports figures named as most eligible in a satirical list
A humor piece names ten sports figures as contenders for the title of most eligible, contrasting them with Gallup's list of admired nonathletes. Entries include Joe Namath, Roger Staubach, Woody Hayes, Gordie Howe, John Brodie, Denny McLain, Tony Roche, Willie Mays, Jim Bouton, and others with quips on their personalities and antics.
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Johnny Bench denounces marijuana while staying with troops
In Da Nang, Vietnam, Johnny Bench praises self restraint amid pot culture among soldiers. Bench, 23, recounts Hope's jokes about grass and explains he will not smoke marijuana, citing personal resolve despite peer pressure and loneliness away from home. He recalls last season’s MVP honors with 45 homers and 148 RBIs.
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NBA Standings and Friday Schedule Highlight Weekend
Thursday results show San Francisco 117 Phoenix 105 and Portland 137 Atlanta 124. Friday slate includes Cincinnati at Boston New York at Detroit Philadelphia at Chicago Milwaukee at Los Angeles Cleveland at San Diego Atlanta at Seattle Baltimore at Buffalo San Francisco at Portland. An athlete discussion mentions pain pills used for injuries with caveats about long term effects.
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Warriors chase season goals in Portland clash
San Francisco on a five game win streak meets Portland as Los Angeles leads the division by two games. The Warriors beat Phoenix 117 105 on the Suns home court while Portland topped Atlanta 137 123 for their second straight win over an NBA club. Nate Thurmond scored 30 for San Francisco with 12 of 22 shooting, and Joe Ellis Jerry Lucas and Jeff Mullins also contributed. The Warriors head to Milwaukee Saturday and Los Angeles Sunday for a tough weekend schedule.
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Kapp Calls Himself Worst Golfer At Astrojet Classic
Joe Kapp labels himself the poorest golfer at the $30,000 Astrojet Classic in Phoenix. Hank Aaron Tommie Agee and Don Maynard also draw 27 handicaps as 66 sports stars begin play, with Kapp insisting he remains the worst among them.
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Hilo High Queen Named Norman Wessel Crowned
Norman Wessel, 17, a Hilo High senior shot putter and football end, won the homecoming queen contest after entering as a joke. He defeated five female contenders, saying students tire of the same annual choice. The turnout highlighted school spirit in Hilo Hawaii.
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Petrie Tops Maravich In Rookie Showdown For Trail Blazers
Geoff Petrie outscored Pete Maravich 24 to 13 as Portland defeated Atlanta 1387 to 123. Petrie hit 11 of 20, held Maravich to 6 of 18, while Leroy Ellis posted 27 points and 17 rebounds. Walt Bellamy led Atlanta with 32 and 19. In other action, Nate Thurmond scored 30 as San Francisco beat Phoenix 117-105. Connie Hawkins led Phoenix with 26.
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