Joe Namath Faces Strain Amid Jets Hiring Frictions
Joe Namath sits out preseason games over knee pain and pay demands, clashing with Jets coach Weeb Ewbank and new management. Namath, a high paid star with strong arm, tensions rise as ownership shifts and his relationship with Ewbank sours, threatening early season harmony.
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Namath to Play Against Falcons in Football Action
New York Jets quarterback Joe Namath is expected to play against the Atlanta Falcons in Birmingham as part of a busy weekend schedule. The Jets also miss Pete Sammons Don Maynard and John Schmitt with injuries while Namath recovers from a knee issue.
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Hitters Finally Hitting Pitchers
Detroit Tigers break through in AL pennant chase by beating the Chicago White Sox 4 2 on Thursday night. Al Klaine and Willie Horton homered, Dick McAuliffe drives in runs as Detroit widens lead over idle Baltimore to 7 2 games. Elsewhere Mickey Mantle hits his 534th, tying for third, Yankees lose 3 1 to Minnesota. Cleveland defeats Boston 3 1 and Oakland tops California 2 1 on Dick Green’s ninth inning.
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Tigers win as McAuliffe clashed with John in bench-clearer
Detroit avoids a Chicago upset after a midgame brawl between Tigers second baseman McAuliffe and White Sox pitcher John. McAuliffe’s attack sparked the fracas. John leaves with a shoulder injury and a three-week outlook. Kaline and Horton homered later as Detroit turned a 2-1 deficit into a 4-2 victory behind Lolich on the mound.
Packers trim Fernando Souza and reshuffle Carr lineup
Green Bay cuts Brazilian kicker Fernando Souza as they move Fred Carr from tight end to linebacker and add Phil Vandersen from New Orleans for depth. The team heads to Dallas for the exhibition with the Cowboys, seeking their first win of the season after losses to New York and Chicago.
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Juda Businessmen Sponsor Invitational Softball Tourney
Juda businessmen will sponsor an Invitational Softball Tournament on August 25 26 and 27. Sunday night Treuthardt Rustler’s meet Ed’s at 7 p.m. and Schindler’s tackle Oneco at 9 p.m. Clarno and Pleasant Hill meet Monday night after byes. finals Tuesday.
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Country Club Tourney Set For Labor Day Matches
The Country Club Ladies Labor Day Tournament is set as match play with no handicap. Championship Flight matches include Mrs. Charles Mathias vs Mrs. Clarence Franklin and others. First Flights begin with eight pairings. first matches by August 28, second by September 1, final on Labor Day.
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Stars' Allen belts two homers in Phillies 7 3 win
Yesterday's Stars Batting Rich Allen of the Phillies hit his 26th and 27th homers of the season in a 7-3 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals. Pitcher Jim Merritt of the Twins allowed only three hits in a complete game 3-1 win over the New York Yankees.
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