Namath and Kapp absences draw criticism
United Press International notes NFL executives Jim Finks and Weeb Ewbank clashed over star quixotic absences and contract standstills with Joe Namath and Joe Kapp shaping camp drama. Namath remains away while Kapp’s demands spark Vikings’ funding dispute and potential training camp arrival.
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Floyd eyes repeat as AGC opens with Nicklaus favored
In Akron Ray Floyd aims to defend his American Golf Classic title with strong 25-foot putts at Firestone South. Bruce Crampton, fresh off a Westchester win, is among top contenders as Jack Nicklaus, in good form, practices with his son. Prize money totals 1500000 with 30000 to winner and a field of 100 plus stars including Palmer not entering.
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Hawaii Indians and loop leads in Pacific Coast League
In a packed PCL night, Spokane’s 7 1 victory over Tacoma featured a ninth inning triple play sparked by Bobby Valentine. Hawaii Islands beat Tucson 6 2 on Darrell Brandon duel and Chuck Vinson homer. Salt Lake City Padres shutout Phoenix 2 0 behind Jerry Nyman. Eugene edged Portland 3 2 in ten as Frank DeCastris homered twice and scored the deciding run.
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Fishing report snapshot from Western regions shows varied success
In the White Mountains trout are good at Big Crescent Luna and White Mountain with fair results elsewhere. Pike and bass are good at Lyman Creek. Rim Lakes trout fair, North Central sees trout fair to good at Beaver Oak creeks and other sites. Colorado waters show trout at Powell and Willow Beach, bass generally fair, tilapia excellent in Yuma canals, and Salt River waters generally poor beyond Roosevelt and Bartlett areas.
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Kapp ends Vikings bid turning down two year offer
San Francisco report says quarterback Joe Kapp will not return to the Minnesota Vikings in 1970 after rejecting a reported $100,000 two year contract in a dispute over a far larger deal. Kapp’s attorney says the decision was made weeks ago and the ultimatum has been declined.
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Padres beat Giants as Nyman pitches six-hitter
Jerry Nyman pitched a steady six-hitter to give Salt Lake City the 2-0 win over the Giants. Nyman has contributed eight of Salt Lake's 34 victories this season and worked out of trouble twice in the contest. The Phoenix Giants hosted Salt Lake City in the third game of a four game Pacific Coast League series with Steve Stone slated to start for the Giants.
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Pirates ride back to back complete games boost pennant push
Walker and Veale tossed back to back complete game wins lifting the Pirates as starters rest a battered rotation. Walker twirled a two hitter in a 4 0 win over Philadelphia and Veale followed with a six hitter in a 4 2 victory over Montreal. Pirates lead Mets by one in the NL East and open a four game series Friday.
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Phillies and Mets in focus as Walker shines in doubleheader
Manager Danny Murtaugh praised Walker after his strong showing against Philadelphia and said he will be used again in the Mets series. Other results include New York edging St. Louis, Expos beating the Cubs in game one, and the Reds maintaining a big West lead despite a San Francisco loss. Gaylord Perry tossed a four hitter with 11 strikeouts.
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California Angels rally past Minnesota on two Spencer homers
Jim Spencer delivered a pair of two run homers, including a hanging curve off Perranoski, to spark the California Angels to a 7-5 comeback victory over Minnesota. The win trims Minnesota's West lead to seven games as Oakland also wins.
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Scottsdale Swim Team dominates Tempe in big win
SST defeated Tempe 327 to 154 at Scottsdale Pool. Girls age groups saw Nancy Neeper four wins, Marisa Tompkins four, Karen Dougherty three, Barbara Thompson two, with Karen Hoefle five in 15 and over. Other girls winners included Sandidges, McDonald, Peri Sandidge, and Lucy Richert. Boys winners included Brad Herring with five, Vince Gullette four, Les McDonald five, Lance Herring and Kevin Tompkins two each, and Dennis Boyle in 14 and over 200 meter freestyle.
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Spokane Beats Tacoma 7 to 1 in Opening Match
Spokane defeats Tacoma 7 to 1. Eugene edges Portland 3 to 2. Salt Lake City loses 2 to 0 at Phoenix. Hawaii 6 Tucson 2. Thursday games listed: Portland at Eugene Salt Lake City at Phoenix Hawaii at Tucson.
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