German World Cup figure Helmut Schoen to retire after tournament
The veteran West German coach Helmut Schoen, known for his sad eyes and cloth cap, faces possible World Cup elimination with a Germany win needed in Argentina. At 62, he plans retirement after the tournament, ending a iconic four World Cups era from 1966 to 1974 and beyond.
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Helmut Schoen
West Germany
Austria
Schoen
England
Mexico
Germany
Pele
Bobby Charlton
Johann Cruyff
Holland
Cordoba
Franz Beckenbauer
Paul Breitner
Gerd Mueller
Italy
Brazil
Peru
Poland
Stones face action on amateur status over Superstars pay
Dwight Stones may lose amateur status as AAU officials review payments totaling 33000 from his Desert Oasis Track Club to his family and attorney tied to his Superstars appearance. The AAU seeks a travel permit decision after examining whether funds violated amateur rules.
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Dwight Stones
Ken Worthen
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Europe
Equitable Family Tennis Challenge Opens Saturday
Roswell Country Club hosts the Equitable Family Tennis Challenge with four family divisions Father Son Father Daughter Mother Son and Mother Daughter. Local winners advance to Clovis district on July 15 with winners progressing to Albuquerque and Forest Hills nationals. Contact Rick Sasser at 623 4171 to enter. no fee but each team must bring one can of tennis balls.
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Women pro basketball league signs first player in Chicago
Karen Logan the Fortuna California native becomes the first signed player for the new Women’s Basketball League signing with the Chicago Skyliners. The WBL adds charter teams including Iowa Cornets and teams in Milwaukee Minnesota New Jersey and Washington as board members decide the rest before the July draft. A 34 game regular season starts December 17.
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National Basketball Association
Karen Logan
Fortuna
Calif
Skyliners
Iowa Cornets
Milwaukee
Minnesota
New Jersey
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