Namath Retires Under Pressure Over Nightclub Probe
New York Jets star Joe Namath, 26, announced his retirement after an ultimatum from AFL commissioner Rozelle to sell his stake in a night club linked to FBI surveillance and possible unsavory contacts. Namath cried as he said football remains his love despite stepping away to avoid suspension.
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Trio's gem tops city in no hitter by Pirates
John Aldridge, Phil Thorn, and Steve Smith combined to twirl a no hitter as the Pirates defeated the Giants 6-0. Thorn doubled and tripled while Aldridge added a double, and the trio totaled 13 strikeouts against losing pitcher Glei Wales.
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Holtzman Wins NL Player of the Month for May
Cubs pitcher Ken Holtzman topped NL voters with 24 points after a 6-1 May record and 2.16 ERA. Reds first baseman Lee May earned 10 votes following a .338 stretch with 11 homers.
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Cubs stay unbeaten in Hohokam senior league showdown
Allan Johnson earned the win for the Cubs over the Pilots 8-6 as Robbie Jones added the lone multi hit game for the Cubs. Kean McCready took the loss walking 10 and allowing four runs in the fifth. Jerry Vasquez pitched the Yankees past the Padres 10-4 with 11 strikeouts and two hits while Dave Robertson fueled the win with two hits. In East Scottsdale Rick Scholnik pitched the Giants to a 6-2 win over the Indians to tie for first. Rus Miller and Mike Adams had back to back fourth inning singles driving in the decisive runs.
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Morris Squad blanks Camelback 8 0 in hurling rout
Morris' squad blanked Camelback 8 to 0 as Ipsen earned the win after Morris cracked a 0-0 tie in the fourth. Meantime Motorola topped Police 24 15 YMCA Valley and Presbyterians survived a six run rally to beat Ascension Scottsdale YMCA. Meadows and Denny Christopherson homered for Morris. Weber 3 4 for the losers and Mercer doubled off Bartholemew.
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Sappington Wins Roadrunner Golf Resort Championship Final
Sappington defeated Pete Clary in match play finals to capture the Roadrunner Resort championship. John Erickson won the first flight by beating Mike Baker, A W Cruden took the consolation in flight one, Bill Byrne beat Ricky Goldfeder for the second flight title, Dr. Jay Falkenberg won the consolation, Phil Schroder won the third flight over Chuck Hayes, and John Schroder claimed fourth flight honors over Alex Saunders. Don Rutan was medalist with a 74.
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Boaters urged to register as Arizona warns of lake drawdowns
Arizona Game and Fish officials urge boaters to register, with warnings issued for improper decals and risky practices on high speed craft. Canyon Lake will drain in about eight weeks, leaving sand and silt bottoms that resemble quicksand. Apache Lake levels drop about 23 feet during modernization. Fires in the Saint John’s area burn nesting habitat for whitewing and mourning doves, threatening thousands of nests. Willow Lake camping closed. Lynx Lake campgrounds fill quickly during weekends.
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Baseball draft heads into final day in New York
UPI reports the 1969 major league draft heads toward completion as 690 players were tabbed for clubs and affiliates. Washington selects Jeffrey Burroughs No. 1, while Minnesota picks Paul Ray Powell and Chicago Cubs take Larry. Other early selections include Jack Woolsey and Stan Papi, with clubs required to begin contract talks within 15 days.
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