Rozelle Walks A Tight Line As NFL Commissioner
Alvin Pete Rozelle, head of the NFL, faces a delicate interim period with the Justice Department and Congress watching. He must steer through the Merger of 1966 and the evolving landscape of professional football, balancing stability for owners with regulatory scrutiny.
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Pro football faces merger hurdles amid rights and antitrust talk
The piece discusses merchandising, rights, and potential antitrust action shaping pro football’s future. It notes the Hart or Sports bill advancing in Congress, DOJ scrutiny, and how Rozelle plans to navigate postmerger strategy while addressing league leadership, expansion, drafts, and broadcast issues. The Falcons have begun workouts in Asheville, North Carolina.
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Wright and Spuzich Lead as US Women's Open Sees Tight Play
In Minneapolis at Hazeltine, Mickey Wright and Sandra Spuzich were tied at 159 after two rounds in the US Women's Open. Carol Mann and Clifford Ann Creen trailed by two strokes, with Joyee Kazmierski, Mary Mills, Sharon Miller, and Peggy Wilson at 152 in a crowded leaderboard. Wright blasted 78 after three-putting five greens, admitting the greens’ heavy grass unsettled her round.
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Deer Park Game Relocated For Stadium Construction
The REL Ganders move the Deer Park game from Friday Oct 28 to Saturday Oct 29 at Memorial Stadium due to construction problems at the Deer Park stadium. Tickets go on sale for the altered date, not on the season ticket schedule, with no impact on the 1967 schedule as the Ross Sterling Junior Varsity plays Friday night at Memorial Stadium.
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Major League Leaders Highlight Batting and Power
The Associated Press lists top marks in both leagues. In the American League Snyder and F Robinson lead with high averages and runs, while F Robinson drives in 64 RBIs. In the National League Alou and Stargell pace batting, Aaron leads in runs and home runs, with Mays, Hart, and others in key hitting and baserunning categories.
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Cincinnati Reds Still Struck Against Astros in Series
Fred Hartman reports the Cincinnati Reds cannot beat the Houston Astros as four meetings have yielded four Houston wins. Friday's 2 1 decision featured Bobby Lillis's 12th inning heroics and a flurry of defensive plays, including Rusty Staub and Vada Pinson making key catches. The star-filled night saw multiple Reds threats thwarted by Astros pitching and fielding, with late pressure failing to convert.
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Astros Edge Reds In Extra Innings At Home
Lester Hill Jr visits Bay town Sun and Houston Sports Association amid a marathon twin bill. Cuellar set a club strikeout record with 16 2/3 innings and 10 K while yielding a tying run in the eighth. Staub led Houston with three hits and a running double, and a spectacular circus catch helped sustain the Astros in a tense game against Cincinnati.
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Saperstein Leads Globetrotters in Europe After Abe’s Death
Mrs. Abe Saperstein, now heading the Harlem Globetrotters, plans a European tour after Abe Saperstein’s death. She recalls their 32 years as partners, Abe’s generosity to ex-fighters, and her transition from housewife to team leader as she aims to guide the clowns for several years before handing control to son Jerry.
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Baseball Standings and Friday Results From The Associated Press
The latest standings show Baltimore leading with 52 wins and 25 losses, Detroit 41 28, Cleveland 44 29, California 39 36, Chicago 34 38, Minnesota 35 40, New York 32 39, Kansas City 32 43, Washington 31 45, and Boston 27 48. Friday results include New York 8 Washington 2, Chicago 2 Boston 1, Cleveland 5 California 0, Baltimore 4 2 Minnesota 1 0, Detroit 8 4 Kansas City 5 6.
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Orioles Claim Y Loop Title in YMCA Baseball Championship
The Orioles outlasted the Wildcats 1-0 Friday to win the YMCA Baseball League title. Jimmy Muckelroy earned the win in relief of Frea Sims who hit a homer to aid his cause. Billy Rosamond also connected for the Orioles. Wildcats had more hits but could not overcome the pitching and timely blows by Baltimore.
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Buffs Defeat Phillies in First Little League Game
Buffs beat the Phillies 8 to 5 as Philadelphia led 4-0 after two innings. Sug McCartney earned the win after allowing four hits while Glen Hartick took the loss. In the nightcap, the Braves edged the Pelicans 3 to 2 in extras, with David Acosta homering for the Braves and Acosta also pitching in relief.
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Baytown Little League Playoffs Begin Tuesday
Baytown Little League playoff action opens Tuesday at Lakewood Bell Park with preliminary rounds for the city championship and runners-up tournaments. The minor league city title starts Wednesday, with first games at 5:45 PM and 7:45 PM featuring matchups among the Central, West, and East League contenders. Major league semifinals follow at Lakewood next Thursday.
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Pitchfork Ranch Leads Winners at Texas Cowboy Reunion
Stamford Texas AP reports the 36th annual Texas Cowboy Reunion opened with a parade drawing 10,000 spectators. Pitchfork Ranch took the most wins in the quarter horse show, with Pitchfork horses winning grand titles.
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First Season Ticket Holder at Ross Sterling Games
First season ticket holder Mrs R B Battarbee of 1304 N Seventh bought the inaugural Ross Sterling football tickets as sales opened Friday. The Battarb ee daughter Kathyill will be a Sterling sophomore next fall and is champion in stallion and gelding classes. The grand champion mare was shown by Tyler and Rose of Gainesville. Radio opened Friday morning with events planned Saturday night and Monday afternoon and night. SMS Ranch manager W G Bil Swenson received a barbecue for 50 years of service to Swenson Land and Cattle Co. Texas Cowboy Reunion Association to hold its annual meeting Sunday. The place is a small freshwater fish.
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