Namath Keys Jets Camp as He Seeks Signed Contract
Jets star Joe Namath trains at Hofstra amid talks on a new deal, stating he will not play in any exhibition games until signed. Patriots trade Jim Nance to Philadelphia for a high pick as Dallas draft choice Bill Thomas suffers a shoulder injury.
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Nance
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Brooks Olivera Draw In Arizona Heavyweight Title Bout
In a crowd noisy bout billed as the Arizona Heavyweight Championship, Reco Brooks and Chuck Olivera fought to a draw. Olivera pressured Brooks most of the night and connected on solid body work, while Brooks relied on countering and flurries to sides. Judges split 120117 for Olivera, 117116 for Brooks, with a 115115 draw from the referee.
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Arthur Murray
Brooks
Olivera
Chuck
Icky” Kolovrat
O Hair Joins Raiders With Football Experience
O Hair enters the Raiders coaching staff bringing 12 years of high school experience and college football coaching background. He is noted as a standout in his playing days and adds veteran insight to the squad.
Lockman Named Cubs Manager On 46th Birthday
Carroll Whitey Lockman is named Chicago Cubs manager replacing Leo Durocher, with Lockman also elevated to vice president. Durocher remains as a consultant. Eddie Mathews rumored to take over Braves. other changes include Crandall in Milwaukee, Zimmer in San Diego, Owens in Philadelphia.
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Lockman
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Léckman
Giants
Frank Quilici
Rigney
Twins
del Crandall
Dave Bristol
Milwaukee
Don Zimmer
Preston Gomez
San Diego
Paul Owens
Frank Lucchesi
Spag Rejoins Blazers After CFL Cuts
Joe Spagnola, MVP of last season in the Western Football League and league champion with the Phoenix Blazers, returns to the team after being cut by Calgary. He signs with Darby Jones and Dickie Brown, while Abe Johnson negotiates with Edmonton Eskimos. Spagnola may start Saturday against San Antonio at Phoenix College at 7 30 p.m.
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Phoenix Blazers
Blazers
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Blazer
Spagnola
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CFL
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Dickie Brown
Phoenix
Abe Johnson
Edmonton Eskimos
San Antonio
Phoenix College
All-Star clash features power hitters in Atlanta home run preview
NL stars head to Atlanta Stadium aiming for more homers with Johnny Bench Hank Aaron and Lee May among 20 homer leaders. Murtaugh taps Bob Gibson as starter while AL picks Jim Palmer to lead a strong lineup including Reggie Jackson and Dick Allen. First pitch 5:30 p.m. MST before large crowd and national television.
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UPI
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Atlanta Stadium
Johnny Bench
Cincinnati
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Lee May
Houston
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Willie Stargell
Danny Murtaugh
Billy Williams
Chicago Cubs
Nate Colbert
San Diego
Aaron
Bob Gibson
St. Louis
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Murtaugh
Gibson
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Earl Weaver
Baltimore
Jim Palmer
Mickey Lolich
Detroit
Gaylord Perry
Cleveland
Lolich
Palmer
Perry
Dick Allen
Chicago White Sox
Reggie Jackson
Oakland
Weaver
Allen Hig
Jackson
Rod Carew
Minnesota
Bobby Murcer
New York Yankees
Allen
Carl Yastrzemski
Boston
Bobby Grich
Brooks Robinson
Bill Freehan
Joe Morgan
Roberto’ Clemente
Stargell
Joe Torre
Don Kessinger
Chicago
South
Giants Bow to Hawaii in 13-12 Marathon
Hawaii Islanders edged Phoenix Giants 13-12 in 11 innings after tying it at 11-11 in the ninth. The game lasted 3 hours 63 minutes with 32 hits, 20 by Hawaii. John Verhas delivered a bases loaded single for the winning run scoring Lee Maye. Cesar Gutierrez doubled in the tying run.
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UPI
Paradise
Hawaii Islanders
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Islanders
Phoenix
John Verhas
Lee Maye
Cesar Gutierrez
Giants
Gary Matthews
Mike Phillips
Steve Whitaker
Ray Oyler
Hawaii
Columbus Pro-Am features Jack Nicklaus Hope and Tatum
In Columbus Ohio UPI reports a crowd of about 10 000 watches Bob Tatum a 16 handicap amateur tee off with Jack Nicklaus and Hope as part of the Columbus Pro Am Tatum recalls the moment as the greatest thing that happened to him while Nicklaus and Hope give tips to calm the first time participant and keep the group at ease.
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Jack, Hope and
Tatum
Columbus, Ohio
UPI
Bob Tatum
Jack Nicklaus
Hope
A . Hope
Nicklaus
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