Deacon Jones Eyes Role as Secretary of Defense
Deacon Jones, Rams star, jokes about becoming Secretary of Defense as he targets Johnny Unitas and a key NFL clash with the Colts. Rams face Baltimore in a battle for the Coastal Division title with Unitas aiming to extend unbeaten status. Jones calls Unitas the toughest passer in the league and the Rams seek a win to clinch the division.
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Britain Opens Wimbledon to Amateurs and Pros
Britain votes to abolish the amateur professional distinction in tennis and open Wimbledon next year. The move risks retaliation from the International Lawn Tennis Federation and possible boycotts, while US players like Arthur Ashe and Gene Scott plan to compete. The USLTA weighs three actions at its Coronado meeting, including joining Britain in open tennis.
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Raiders Go Gunning For Namath Sunday
Oakland aims to spoil New York and possibly become the AFLs winningest team in eight seasons. The Raiders, 11 1 season, face Jets at Oakland after recent eight game win streak and key injuries to Clem Daniels Emerson Boozer out for the year.
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Celtics Edge 76ers By One Point In Eastern Showdown
Bill Russell with coaching duties due to an injury bench role but Boston Celtics beat Philadelphia 102-101 to move into first in the Eastern Division. Don Nelson and Lucius Jackson traded baskets late as Wilt Chamberlain missed a key free throw and Billy Cunningham and Hal Greer failed late for the 76ers. Bulls edged Lakers 106-101 as Clem Haskins led a fourth quarter push.
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Smith wins two events at international track meet
Tommie Smith of San Jose State clocked 10.7 seconds in the 100 meters and 21.1 in the 200 to win both events. Kerry O'Brien beat Ron Clarke in the 3,000 meters with eight minutes and four seconds.
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Texas Prep Finale Outdraws Pecan Tilt
North Dakota State and Texas Arlington meet in the Pecan Bowl for the NCAA Midwest region title as Cooper High School in Fort Worth faces Austin Reagan in the state class AAAA final. Officials expect a gate under 5,000 despite regional television plans.
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San Diego State Drops From Cal Conference
San Diego State University President Dr Malcolm Love announced Thursday night the school had dropped out of the California Collegiate Athletic Conference amid an apparent dispute over grants in aid awarded athletes.
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Tennessee Martin to Meet West Chester in Tangerine Bowl
In Orlando Florida UT Martin faces West Chester State Pa in the Tangerine Bowl two high scoring offenses meet tight defenses West Chester ranks top among small eastern teams while UT Martin seeks an upset Sunday night at the Tangerine Bowl venue.
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Frankie Moran Dies at 80 After Boxing Career
Frankie Moran died at 80 from an apparent heart attack. The longtime actor fought world heavyweight contenders Jack Johnson in Paris in 1914 and Jess Willard in New York in 1916. Moran began boxing in 1910, retired in 1922 after 60 fights, and was born in Pittsburgh on March 18, 1887. His managers were Dan McKerrick and Ike Dorgan.
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