Shadow of Jackie Dominates All Star Preview at Yankee Stadium
AP analysis notes Jackie Robinson’s enduring shadow as the 48th All Star Game nears at Yankee Stadium. It highlights National League dominance since Robinson’s era, Mays’s 600-plus homers, and trailblazers like Campanella Newcombe Black, Clemente Marichal and Cepeda, with Hank Aaron chipping Ruth’s record.
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Robinson
Dodgers
Jackie
Roy Campanella
Don Newcombe
Joe Black
Monte Irvin
Roberto Clemente
Juan Marichal
Orlando Cepeda
Caribbean
Hank Aaron
Babe Ruth
Rozelle denounces Atkinson for violent play in court
NFL Commissioner Pete Rozelle stated in federal court that George Atkinson’s blow to Lynn Swann shows no place for such fouls in professional football. Rozelle called the conduct outside the rules and aimed to intimidate, stressing only superiority can justify on field aggression. He was not present for Atkinson’s $2 million defamation suit against the Steelers and Chuck Noll.
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Lynn Swann
National Football League
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Rozelle
Pittsburgh Steelers
Chuck Noll
Steelers
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Swann
Terry Bradshaw
Namath Joins Rams As Backup Quarterback
Fullerton California AP Joe Namath believes defenders will be as tough for him with the Los Angeles Rams as they were with the New York Jets. Namath, signed May 12, remains No 2 behind Pat Haden and aims to win the starter role while studying the Rams system and signaling. He noted the team’s goal to win and said the best player starts, with Haden and Namath sharing a common objective.
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Los Angeles Rams
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Los Angeles
Pat Haden
University of Southern California
John Hadl
Green Bay
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Veeck Sees Baseball Steady Role Amid Social Changes
Chicago White Sox owner Bill Veeck, 63, explains why he backed speed rules in the 1960s and now favors baseball as a stabilizing, timeless sport. He notes rising attendance as the Sox lead the American League West, with 866,819 fans over 41 home dates and an average of 21,145 per game, potentially reaching the club record if contention holds.
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