Pele's Return Signals US Soccer Boom
Brazilian star Pele signs a three year contract with the New York Cosmos, drawing 300 fans and a near riot at 21 Club. He will earn an estimated four to seven million dollars and begins with an exhibition against Dallas at Randall's Island, televised by CBS.
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Pele Attributes God Given Talent for Soccer Mastery
The New York Times profile depicts Pele as uniquely gifted with physical and mental traits he calls divine gifts. Medical tests show a low training heart rate, exceptional aerobic capacity, and superior peripheral vision. The piece notes his geometry like balance, strong heel bones, and chess like anticipation, while citing his faith and perfectionist drive.
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Borg to Be Big Test for Netter Solomon
Harold Solomon, the Silver Spring player, faces Bjorn Borg in the French Open quarterfinals after Solomon survived a four hour battle against Brian Gottfried at Roland Garros. Borg defeated Stan Smith in straight sets to reach the round, while American Eddie Dibbs and others also advance as Evert eyes the women’s title.
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Baseball Commissioners and Owners Question Kuhn Re-Election
New York reports say owners may oppose Bowie Kuhn, but Steinbrenner Hoffberger and Finley deny plans to block his return. Steinbrenner, suspended, says he cannot vote and would not oppose Kuhn within his authority. A league vote set for the All-Star break could end Kuhn’s seven-year term if four against arise.
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Triple Winners Race Planned at Belmont Abandoned
New York racing officials proposed a race among the three Triple Crown winners Foolish Pleasure Master Derby and Avatar at Belmont Park with a purse up to 300000. Avatar owner Arthur Seeligson said he could not find an adviser to support the idea and decided against the event.
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