Hull signs landmark 10-year WHA contract with Jets
Bobby Hull joins the Winnipeg Jets in a reported 2.75 million deal that makes him the highest paid athlete in North America. The move, part of a WHA challenge to the NHL, includes a player coach role for five years and an ultimate executive position. Hull cited family life and rural surroundings as key factors in choosing Winnipeg.
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Minn
Gary Davidson
Harry Weinberg
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Bobby Jr
Brett
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Gordie Howe
Howe
Detroit Red Wings
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Black Hawk
Wimbledon crowds grow as pros banned. Chris Evert shines
Wimbledon enters its third day with attendances outpacing 1971 as fans flood the grounds. Chris Evert, 17, arrives amid strong girl’s play and a rain-delayed Gimeno-Parun match props up the schedule. Stan Smith, last year’s finalist, wins a tight second round while Nastase faces Graebner in a test of court behavior and potential controversy.
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John Unitas Divorces Dorothy then Marries Sandra Lemon
Baltimore Colts quarterback John Unitas divorced Dorothy Unitas in Reno Nevada, fulfilled six week residency at Lake Tahoe, and wed Sandra Louise Lemon 28 of Miami within the hour. Attorney Louis Wiener said Unitas had been separated two years and met Lemon in Washington D C a year ago. The divorce and marriage were performed by two district judges, with a nationwide speaking engagement itinerary.
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Miss Lemon
Washington, D.C
The Cubs and Andy Pafko in The Boys of Summer
In Roger Kahn's The Boys of Summer Chicago’s Cubs and Andy Pafko are recalled through lunch Table talk and bitter lore. The piece notes the Cubs long slide 1948 onward with unlikely highs and a vow they will never win a pennant.
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Andy
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Ali and Foster set for a possible clash after Quarry wins
Light heavyweight champion Bob Foster and Muhammad Ali each posted victories over the Quarry brothers in Las Vegas. Foster stopped Mike Quarry in the fourth round and Ali defeated Gerry Quarry by seventh round TKO, paving the path for a potential title bout between Foster and Ali.
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Joe Frazier
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Mike Kaplan
Alvin
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Blue’’ Lewis
Dublin
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Notre Dame or Royals Quirk Faces Major Decision
Jamie Quirk, a 6-foot-4 junior from Whittier California, faced a double path after being drafted by the Kansas City Royals in the first round and having Notre Dame offer college football. His mother Virginia called him confused as he weighed football potential at Notre Dame against a possible $100,000 signing bonus and a college education with the Royals. The Royals invited him to workout before a game with the Chicago White Sox, intensifying the choice between college and professional baseball.
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VAFB Babe Ruth All Star Teams Named for Postseason Play
Vandenberg AFB Babe Ruth League announces 14-15 year old and 13 year old all star squads with managers and coaches listed. Also details Hillcrest Mens' Golf Club monthly tournament at Casmalia Road and the Summer Natives Dune Riders drag at Spillway Park Santa Maria Riverbed with entries, schedules, and contact info.
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