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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1969
Page
14
Brewer, after a tough start, fired a 72 to seize the Western Open lead amid rounds by Nicklaus, Archer and Casper. The field featured notable names and fluctuating scores as contenders chased the front runner on a windy course, with Archer and Casper among those pressing for improvement.
The article recounts Joe enduring multiple knee injuries and repairs from 1966 to 1968. After the 1966 season he tore his knee ligaments, the same knee required a repeat repair, and a small tendon in the left knee was fixed before 1968. He mentions no operation is planned and will follow medical advice.
Joe Namath announced retirement after a press conference, saying he had to leave football because the game involved bookmakers and he felt compelled as a player. Commissioner Rozelle and Jets figures indicated interest in talking with him, while Namath stated he would cooperate with authorities and noted contract details and recent beard shaving payment.
Chicago second baseman Glenn Beckert will miss three to four weeks with a fractured right thumb after the Cubs beat Cincinnati 14 8. He left after the fourth inning following a hit in a double play, with a cast placed on the thumb.
The program lists race results and entries for a Ruidoso Downs Sunday card with multiple races. Notable horses include Evening Tower and 2nd Half 1 Cover Charge among a field of Thoroughbreds with entries such as King Lynam, Arro Hit, Redace, and Juans Lee.
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