Hecker Cuts Falcons Roster as Camp Slashes Begin
Falcons coach Hecker trims roster after 42- to 49-man cutdown process begins. Hecker discharged seven players including Bobby Franklin and Phil Sheridan amid a 4th consecutive exhibition loss. Other teams also pared to 49, with further reductions due by next Tuesday and a 40-man limit by Sept 6.
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Dick Coucch
Associated Press
Atlanta Falcons
Nort Hecker
Hecker
National Football League
Falcons
Atlanta
Bobby Franklin
Browns
Phil Sheridan
Notre Dame
Cleveland
NFL
Lewell Ceaglor
Bob Sherman
Sam Montgomery
Bill McWatters
Billy James
Sheridan
Washington
Pittsburgh
Redskins
Steelers
Philadelphia
Green Bay
Steve Paratto
Jim Steffen
Fred Williams
Dick Eers
Tom Barrington
Ohio State
Kurt Altenbure
UCLA
American Football League
Miami
Baylor Faces Comeback Hope After Long Title Drought
The 1924 Bears, led by coach Frank Bridges, won the Southwest Conference title amid a rough era since. Baylor, now with 323 lettermen including Terry Southall, eyes a new era as coach Bridgers remains optimistic while veterans and green backs prepare for a stern race in the Southwest Conference.
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Frank Bridges
Bears
Southern Methodist
Ted
Baylor
Golden Bears
Bridgers
Terry Southall
Associated Press
Cyril Walker
Powers
Satan
Steve Lane
Billy Hayes
Soph Jackie Allen
Iskely
Mazeroski Alley Double Play Duo Tops Buc Hit Parade
The Pirates defense powered by Mazeroski and Alley produced three twin killings in a GL win over Philadelphia. The duo’s prowess kept the Phillies scoreless from third, while Mazeroski’s two run triple helped Pittsburgh seize the lead. Pitching woes aside, the pair’s double plays energized a team chasing a NL record.
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Pittsburgh
Bill Mezeroski
Gene Alley
Pittsburgh Pirates
Pirates
Philadelphia
San Francisco
Dodgers
Phillies
Buc
Harry Walker
Maz
Alley
Mazeroski
Callison
Phils
Woody Frytoan
Don Cantwell
Bucs
Bob Buhl
Sept 1 Deadline Set For Season Ducat Sales
Season ticket sales announced by Dan Stallworth athletic director for the Ganders. Season tickets priced at 125 dollars each while individual game tickets are listed at 150 dollars. All buyers urged to pick up before the September 1 deadline as no tickets will be sold after. Regular game tickets for the first game against Houston Lee go on sale Tuesday, Sept 6.
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Tor
Mondey
Robert E_ Lee
Ross Sterl
Stallworth
Athletic
Dan Stallworth
Ganders
Houston Lee
Texas Proposed Constitutional Amendment Election Notice
Public notice details House Joint Resolution No 63 proposing a constitutional amendment to Section 63 Article II to allow consolidation or contract of government functions for large counties and subdivisions. Election set for November 5 1966 with Governor to issue proclamation and publication requirements.
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State of
Texas
State
Tex
Boeverinens
Patriots Coach Sets Sights On 1966 Championship
Boston Patriots head coach expresses strong optimism for the 1966 season after a sub .500 1965 campaign. He details a busy offseason with 13 of 19 draft picks, key trades for John Huarte and Jim Fraser, and expects top contributions from Parilli Cappelletti Buoniconti, and injured-free Artie Graham as the team targets the American League title and a first crack at the NL winners.
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Karl Singer
Purdue
Jim Boudreaux
Louisiana Tech
Dick Arrington
Notre Dame
Gob Cappadona
Northeastern
Mississippi
John Mangum
Doug Satcher
Vic Purvis
Arrington
Cappadona
Wey
Jimmy Colclough
New York Jets
John Huarte
Fraser
Denver
Jerrey Wilson
Chiefs
Lke Parilli
Gino Cappelletti
Nick Buoniconti
Artie Graham
Boston College
Boston Patriots
Fort Worth Eluded in New Mexico Connie Mack Series
In Farmington New Mexico Tordens California defeated Fort Worth Texas by 40 in the Connie Mack Baseball World Series eliminating Fort Worth in a double elimination. Fort Worth loaded the bases in the fourth with one out but could not score as Charley Burton and Bruce Wade both held the offense to four hits.
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Farmington
N.M
Tordens
Calif
Fort Worth
Tex
Charley Burton
Texans
Bruce Wade
Tordena
Pro Charts Passes Preview for Patriots 1966 Team
Pro scouting notes on Bobe Porillé and Mike Horovek set expectations for a solid Patriots season. Key players like Artie Graham Ging Cappelletti and Joe Belling show depth at receiving and end positions, while Nance and Leery Garay battle for backfield roles. Linebacking features Suconi Lonnie Farmer and Fraser depth, with Parilli needing big year to lift offense.
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Bobe Porillé
Mike Horovek
Bobe
John Huerte
Artie Graham
Ging Cappelletti
Joe Belling
Ellis Johnzan
Tony Romeo
Jim Whalen
Jim Nance
Io’s Dows
Bob Coppsdena
Nance
Leery Garay
J. O. Garrett
Jon Morris
Charley Long
Justin Canate
Don Oakes
Tom Neville
Price
Karl Singer
Dick Arrington
Singer
Oakes
Jim Fraser
AFL
Ory
Cappelleri
Blanda It Again New Era Faces Kansas City
Bills defeat Oilers 36 to 28 as Houston offense and defense struggle. George Blanda and Jacky Lee misfire in pass attempts, Houston gains only 85 rushing yards while Buffalo totals 297 yards. Oilers coach Wally Lemm sticks with Blanda for Kansas City game.
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Bill Nartman
Houston Oilers
Buffalo
Houstons
George Blanda
Jacky Lee
Lee
Blanda
Jacky
Houston
Oilers
Jim Norton
Norton
Bills
Bianda
Wally Lemm
Kansas City
Chiefs
Lemm
George
Oakland
Raiders
Clem Daniels
Art Powell
San Diego
Boston
Ram Receiver Rejoins Squad After Injury
Oraven Calif RP Lin McKeever star pass receiver for the Los Angles Ramey reports back to training camp today after a Newport Beach hospital stay for injuries from a car crash. He lost the ring finger of his right hand but hopes to begin stnning later this week. Coaches say the finger loss will not affect his catching ability.
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Oraven
Calif
Marlin McKeever
Los Angles Ramey
Newport Beach
McKeever
Hayes Quiets Sophomore Jinx in Cowboys Wins
Dallas Cowboys star Bob Hayes shrugs off the sophomore jinx by catching 22 of 15 passes for 212 yards in three exhibition games and scoring three touchdowns. He snagged two TD passes against Green Bay, including a 63 yard score in a 24 3 victory, erasing doubters led by Herb Adderley and Irv Cross.
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Dallas
Tex
Bob Hayes
Tom Landry
The
Cowboys
Landry
Hayes
Herb Adderley
Green Bay
Packers
Adderley
Irv Cross
Los Angeles
U S Banks On Youth In Tennis Tilt
The United States pivots to young players to challenge Australia in the U S National Doubles at Longwood. Arthur Ashe teams with Marty Riessen to face strong Australian pairs as seedings shift. Rain halted play. Australians Emerson Stolle Roche Newcombe lead strong field ahead of opening rounds.
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Brookline, Mass
United States
U.S
Arthur Ashe
Richmond
Tom Edielson
Berkeley
Calif
Marty Riessen
Evanston, IL
Longwood Cricket Club
Riessen
Owen Davidson
Bill Bowery
Ralston
Graebner
Newport
B.L
Longwood
Roy Emerson
Fred Stolle
Tony Roche
John Newcombe
Australia
Maria Bueng
Brazil
Nancy Richey
Farmers Branch
Tex
Billie Jean Moffitt
King of
Long Beach
Rosie Casals
San Francisco
81 Hopefuls Try For SMU Squad
Dallas AP report notes 81 fall practice candidates at Southern Methodist with 23 lettermen. Sophomore Mike Armstrong, first reserve linebacker, strained a knee in a dummy scrimmage and may miss the season. exams scheduled. Coach Hayden Fry calls the first day among the best workouts, with Jim Hagie set to join Thursday as Navarra County Junior College transfer.
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Dallas
Southern Methodist
Mike Armstrong
Hayden Fry
Jim Hagie
Navarra County Junior College
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