Sports headlines for Wednesday August 19, 1970:
- U.S. Davis Cup Team Selected
- Cassius' Draft Request Denied
Today's football transactions:
- Patriots placed Billy Johnson on injured reserve
- Patriots placed Otis McDaniel on injured reserve
- Paul Feldhausen (Patriots) retired
- Vikings claimed Seth Miller on waivers from Falcons
- Saints claimed John Canale on waivers from Bills

No games today.