Arrogant NFL and AFL to Merge 26 Teams Under Rozelle
The NFL and AFL agreed to unite under one commissioner by 1970 after a war of pro football, with two leagues operating in 1968 and 1969 before the full merger. Pete Rozelle will lead the unified league, retain existing franchises, grant two new clubs by 1968 and add more as possible, while a shared draft and other terms are set.
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NFL AFL Rivalry Drives Player Bidding War
The AFL expanded to nine teams with Miami joining next season while the NFL added the Atlanta Falcons in 1966. TV coverage by two networks continues as interleague preseason games are allowed. The era features massive player bonuses and aggressive franchises amid a struggle for top college talent.
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McDowell Shuts Down Yankees in 2-1 Indians Win
Sam McDowell returned to mound after an arm trouble to hold New York to one run and lift Cleveland to a 2-1 victory. The game features late runs and a tight pitching duel as the Indians prevail over the Yankees.
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Board Refuses Reclassification for Champion in Draft Battle
Five member appeals board declines to grant reclassification for Clay under the Selective Service Act. If all five refuse again, he faces a two year draft. One dissent could send the case to a data appeal board. names of members remain secret per source. Detroit scene covers Tigers Red Sox and All Star game talk amid confusion.
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Kentucky Board Rejects Cassius Clay Draft Appeal
Louisville reports Cassius Clay’s draft appeal was tentatively rejected by the Kentucky Selective Service Appeals Board. Clay remains 1-A for now and says he will not fight in any war not declared, aligning with the Nation of Islam. He hints that fighting outside the continental U S may be more profitable amid boycott threats.
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Auerbach Will Coach East In All Star Game Again
Baltimore AP Arnold Red Auerbach returning as East coach for NBA All Star game in San Francisco. Board of Governors approved the 11th coaching stint while noting the East will be led by Philadelphia’s coach change before playoffs. Also vote to expand team rosters to 12 and extend Kennedy’s commissioner contract.
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Midgets to share Sun Valley figure 8 card this weekend
A Sun Valley event features midgets and Figure 8 cars sharing the bill with six-figure purses. Morse criticizes antitrust implications of a merger between leagues and predicts action against a potential joint draft. Indiana drivers lead the midget standings with Jim Hinds top and other top names listed, as Sun Valley hosts a large field for the season opener.
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Lema Aims For Third Buick Open Title Run
Tony Lema, defending champion, seeks a third straight Buick Open victory in Grand Blanc. Arnold Palmer, recently recovered, is among the top challengers in a field of 144 for the 72 hole event over a 7 280 yard layout at Warwick Mills.
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East West All-Star game shifted to Fort Wayne
The annual College East West All Star game coached by Hodson of Bremen High School will move from Lexington to Fort Wayne in 1963. Fort Wayne offers central location and heavy media attention as sponsors discuss venues and cross country/coaching moves. bids and finances cited.
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