Namath Confirms Departure Change Behind Scenes
NAMATH reveals he changed his mind about retiring and will report to camp as scheduled, while denying lying to friends about the decision. The unusual Saturday night meeting with MILTON RICHMAN shows Namath uneasy but still intending to join the Jets, and coach Weeb Ewbank remaining hopeful about his arrival.
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Kive Undefeated In Tourney Play
The Huron County Slo-Pitch tourney at McGuan Park reduced the winners bracket to five clubs after weekend play. Midwest Industries faces Fishbaugh Construction for a spot in the Havana Merchants semifinal. Havana Merchants later faced Greenwich Merchants in the upper bracket.
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Can Am Race At Watkins Glen Won By McLaren Pair
New Zealanders Bruce McLaren and Denis Hulme won the 200 mile Can Am race at Watkins Glen New York driving identical McLaren 8B Chevrolets. They led the field with a dominant performance, preserving their edge throughout the event.
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Chicago and Detroit face off in tense standings update
Standings show Chicago 13-5 over Detroit 5-7 as Tuesday night lineup lists Oakland at Seattle and Boston at New York. Multiple games result in tight scores with notable HRs and pitchers including Cox 7-1 and Downing 1-3.
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McNally Wins 13th Amid Era of the Pitcher Dominance
Baltimore pitcher Dave McNally claimed his 13th win with support from Merv Rettenmund and relief pitchers as the Orioles defeated Boston 6 3. The day featured multiple AL and NL results, including Minnesota sweeping Seattle, Chicago taking two from Philadelphia, and Jim Kaat yielding a strong start for Minnesota. Reggie Jackson and Frank Howard added their 35th and 34th home runs respectively in a separate home run derby note.
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Beard wins Minnesota Golf Classic at Breamar Course
Louisville golfer Frank Beard fired a five under par 67 to win the Minnesota Golf Classic at Breamar Course with a 72 hole total of 269. He secured a $100,000 prize as the event concluded in Minneapolis.
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Hawk Slams Two In Tribe Split
Detroit Indians doubleheader split with the Tigers. Ken Harrelson homered in both games and raised his average to .208 with 17 homers and 52 RBIs. Tiant earned his eighth win as Detroit pounded Cleveland 15-3 in the nightcap after a 6-1 loss in the opener.
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