Brodie signs 1971 contract with 49ers
San Francisco 49ers quarterback John Brodie, 13-year veteran and 1970 NFL Player of the Year, signed a one-year deal for 1971. General manager Jack White confirmed the pact, terms undisclosed, with indications Brodie is among football’s highest paid players. Brodie declined to comment on a report that Rams quarterback Roman Gabriel signed for 200,000.
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Rookie Raider collapses during practice drills
Willie Young, 6-4 270 pound rookie tackle for the Oakland Raiders, collapsed during warmup drills at the practice field. He complained of chest pains after about 50 minutes of Thursday morning work. Initial concern for heart trouble was ruled out by hospital cardiologists. Young, from Jackson Mississippi, joined Oakland from Edmonton in a supplementary draft this year.
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Bowman takes Canadiens role as coach GM of Voyageurs
Scotty Bowman will assume duties as coach and general manager of the Nova Scotia Voyageurs in the American Hockey League. He replaces MacNeil, who led Montreal for six months and faced player criticism during the playoffs.
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Shavers wins heavyweight bout in ten rounds
Ernie Shavers stopped Chuck Leslie in the 10th round at Lake Tahoe after knocking Leslie down in the first round and opening a cut eye. The win marked Shavers first ten round bout and Leslie’s first stoppage. Shavers improves to 28 knockouts in 30 fights as Chance eyes a shot at George Foreman.
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Tripleheader Sunday as Ukiah women’s softball returns
Three women's softball games are scheduled Sunday at Giorno Park with a 3 p.m. Texaco Swingers versus Fort Bragg, a 5 p.m. Potter Valley Zonkers against Spanish Mountain TV, and a 7 p.m. Redwood Tree Service against Handy Market Dandies. Monday action has Texaco Swingers facing Savings Bank at 7 p.m. The league opened with Potter Valley Zonkers beating Handy Market Dandies 14-6 Redwood Tree crush ing Pour Richards 21-7 and Savings Bank defeating Spanish Mountain 31-1.
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Jensen's Triumphs Over Fire Dept In North Coast League
Jensen's Truck Stop beat the Fire Department 9 to 2 in NCL boys minor league play. The week’s key game drew parents to Jaycee and Lions diamonds as Jensen's stays competitive away from home. Ukiah Fire Dept won 26 to 22 against the Independents and 14 to 10 over Bail Bonds, with Eddie Davis and Lonnie Elliott hitting grand slam four-run homers.
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Konochi Kegler Nears ABC Record at State Bowling
Sacramento A Lakeport bowler came close to an ABC record in the 26th California State Men's Championships. Stan Locke posted a 299 high single after a 111 game, finishing with 570 scratch and 686 handicap for a 152 average, in singles and a 463 doubles series.
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Ryun to run Hayward 880
World mile record holder Jim Ryun has entered the 800 meter race at the AAU Pacific Association track meet in Hayward State. He is coming back from a 10th place finish and has battled hay fever after a Twilight meet in Eugene. Ryun also holds the world 880 yard record of 1:44.9.
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Standings and Thursday's Baseball Results Card
Standings from Thursday show San Diego 4 New York 2 Montreal 3 San Francisco 1 Philadelphia 4 Los Angeles 2 Pittsburgh 3 St. Louis 1 Atlanta 2 Houston 1. Probable pitchers list includes Gullett at Hands and others with night games across the schedule. Baltimore routed Minnesota 12 0 while Cleveland beat Chicago 9-3 and Detroit 3 by Milwaukee 2.
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DiMaggio Nine Opens 1971 Summer Season at Anton Stadium
Sunday at 2 p.m. the Joe DiMaggio nine hosts the Ukiah Peacemakers in Anton Stadium to start the 1971 summer season. Coach Al Swarski plans Lee Rodrigue on the mound with John Kullman and Ron Carlton. DiMaggio foes include Bruce Zimmerman led Peacemakers featuring Alan Estes Bill Heath Kirby Walsh and more. The doubleheader kickoff ushers a slate of league games against Sebastopol Forrestville Cardinal Newman and Rancho Cotate as DiMaggio aims to build depth and coordination.
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Palace Keeps Pressure In SouthLL Race On Kiwanis Victory
Palace Sport and Hobby, back as a distant third in the South Ukiah Little League standings, beat Kiwanis 9-2 behind rookie pitcher Terry Alford in his first start. Auto Dealers lead at 10-2, Palace 9-3, Prescription Center 7-4, with Palace sceduled to face top teams next week and in two weeks.
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Chip Oliver Earns Raiders Shot At Return To Start
Oakland coach John Madden said linebacker Chip Oliver will be given every chance to regain his starting spot. Oliver quit the Raiders a year ago after calling football dehumanizing and recently asked to rejoin. He met Madden on Wednesday to explore a possible return.
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Kuchel Named Counsel in NBA ABA Merger Fight
Former U.S. Senator Thomas H. Kuchel was hired as counsel for the NBA and ABA as they seek congressional approval for a league merger. Kuchel, based in Washington and Beverly Hills, was appointed by commissioners Walter Kennedy and Jack Dolph. He likened basketball’s push to the 1966 NFL merger, arguing for similar federal treatment.
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Miller leads NCAA College Division decathlon after five events
Eugene Miller of Ashland College of Ohio top the decathlon with 3,562 points after five events at the NCAA College Division championships. Bill Bakely of Westmont trails by 4 points with 3,558 after the 100 meters, long jump, shot put, high jump and 400 meters. Final events and finals in discus, triple jump, and six miles follow, while Eastern Michigan is favored to repeat over Cal Poly.
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