Legal bid challenges NFL AFL merger in Chicago
Chicago businessmen file a 2.12 million suit in U.S. District Court against the NFL and AFL and all their clubs seeking to block the merger and require an AFL franchise for Chicago. They argue the deal restrains trade under Sherman and Clayton acts after Rep. Celler rejected federal antitrust relief.
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Chicago
U.S
Threesman
Chicago Football Associates
AFL
NFL
Pete Rozelle
Rozelle
Emanuel Celler
D-N-Y
House Judiciary Committee
Celler
Jus,tice Department
Robert Nussbaum
Hyp
William T. Krause
Arch E. Friedman
Chicago Panthers
Nussbaum
Boston Boss Fired and Astros Face Busy Weekend
Dodgers pitcher Claude Osteen, hobbling with a groin pull, shut down Houston with a three hitter to fuel a stretch run for 20 wins. Boston fires manager Billy Herman as Pete Runnels steps in interim. Yankees and others split wins in a crowded weekend slate.
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Boston
Astros
LOS Angeles
Dizzy Dean
Claude Osteen
Los Angeles Dodgers
Osteen
San Francisco
Houston
Dodgers
Boston Red Sox
Red Sox
Billy Herman
Pete Runnels
New York Yankees
Tom Yatwkey
Herman
Billy
Runnels
Sox
Dick Williams
Toronto
Clay Williams Bout Needs Texas OK for Astrodome
Reports say Cassius Clay and Houston's Big Cat Williams signed to box at the Astrodome in about two months. Texas boxing commissioner Charles H. King Jr must approve the bout. Clay, in Frankfurt, said he would defend his title in November if approved. The Texas Fights Office was considering the bout with no decision yet.
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Houston
Cassius Clay
Cleveland
Big Cat
Hing
Niggttiring
Blue Devils and Bealmant Forest Park Meet in Opener
Baytown high school opens football with Ross Sterling Blue Devils facing Bealmant Forest Park in Beaumont. Robert E. Lee JV begins 1866 season at Cedar Bayou Stadium versus Spring Branch JVs. Baytown Carver hosts Bucca Peers against Lufkin Dunbarvij Memorial. R Drew of Crosby welcomes Dayton at 7 p.m. Saturday.
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Baytown
Ross Sterling High School
Blue Devils
Bealimant Forest Park
Beaumont
Trojan
Robert E. Lee
iVarsity
Cedar Bayou ‘Stadium
Jvs
Spring Branch
Baytown Carver
Bucca
Iway
Lufkin Dunbarvij Memorial
Drew
Crosby
Dayton
Carver
Bucs
Drew Dragons
Ganders Roar Past Houston Lee In Shocking 14-0 Win
The Ganders beat Houston Lee 14 to 0 as a united squad dominated on both lines and in the backfield. Coach Fete Sultis praised the team effort, noting no single star and highlighting improved pass rush, blocking, and tackling led by Victor Holloman and the backfield of Robert Boyd and Pat Orchin.
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Dy Bill Lace
Sun
King
Burt Bedlam
Ganders
Houston Lee
Fete Sultis
Maroon Warriors
the -Generals
AEL
Victor Holloman
Generals
Ling
Ron Karmer
Billy Wooster
Choo Plait
Mark Moore
Montgomery
Burch
Salinas
Wagner
Kevin Lounsberry
Karl Cooper
James Holleman
Tom Tomlin
Johnny Mayes
Ging Salinas
Mayes
Kenny Fenelon
Fenelon
Mix
Messick
Boyd I
John Cavaretta
Major League Leaders in Batting and Power 1969
American League leading batters Oliva and F Robinson top lists with 315 and 313 hits. Robinson drives runs with 110, Powell 104 RBIs. home runs headlined by F Robinson 43 and Powell. National League leaders include Alou 350 at bats and 203 hits, Aaron 208 RBIs, and Torre 37 home runs.
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Oliva
Minnesota
F. Robinson
Baltimore
Foy
Boston
Powell
Aparicio
Yastrzemski
City
Knoop
California
Brink
Alon
Pittsburgh
Alou
Atlanta
Alow
Aaron
Clemente
Rose
Cincinnati
Callison
Philadelphia
McCarver
St. Louis
Allen
Torre
Mayes
San Francisco
Deer Park stomps San Jacinto 14-0 in season opener
In muddy conditions at Deer Park, the Deer Park Tigers blanked the San Jacinto Golden Bears 14 to 0. Gordon Matheson recovered a fumble to set up the opening score, and Terry Johnson broke a 92 yard run on the first play from scrimmage for the second touchdown as Robert Pierce kicked both extra points.
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Paul Stewart
Deer Park
San Jacinto Golden Bears
Bears
Gordon Matheson
Dale Thrope Teading
Thrope
Thomas Cain
Robert Pierce
Terry Johnson
Pierce
Jones Lansford Star BH Crosby Tie 12 12
Crosby Buffalos and Barbers Hill Eagles battled to a 12 all tie on a rain soaked field. Jerry Jones led Crosby with 167 rushing yards on 35 carries while Benny Lansford threw and ran for Crosby and Barrow added key kicks and tackles. Both teams exchange early scores and the game ends knotted at twelve. The Buffs travel to Spring next week while the Eagles host Magnoliz.
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Don McLeod
Crosby
Barbers Hill Eagles
Crosby Buffaloes
Jerry l Jones
Buffs
Jones
Eagles
Eagies
Clifford Michalsky
Tommy Davenport
Larry Barrow Quick
Benny Lansford
Barrow Quick
Lansford
Donald Kennedy
Bobby Steck
Keith Ray
Steck
Ricky Cherry
Cherry
Buna Wins 18 0 as Broncos Fumble Away Game
Buna Cougars capitalize on eight Dayton Broncos fumbles to win 18 to 0 in Dayton. Frank Gaidosik rushes 141 yards on 71 carries as Dayton, hampered by misplays, fails to score despite 223 yards rushing and heart from a 3 600 crowd.
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H. E. Trussell
Dayton
Cougars
Bobby Faulkner
Harry Smith
Bona
Bobby
John Faulkmer
Buna
Bill Gilley
van Currie
B. Faulkner
Faulkner
Eugene Nash
Currie
Broncos
Frank Gaidosik
12 3A Openers Hit Hard As Season Starts Unfold
NIE MOSKOWITZ reports a rough start for 12 3A football with only Clear Creek winning. Angleton shocked Dickinson 44 0, Bay City fell 0 0 to the Dulles squad, Santa Fe defeated Hitchcock 39 10, and Alvin lost to John Foster Dulles’ Vikings. Next Friday features several big matchups including Channelview at West Orange and Dickinson at Sweeny.
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NIE Moskowitz
Channelview
Falcons
Dickinson Gators
Fred Johnson
Angleton Wildcats
Bay City
Black Cats
Alvin
Yellow Jackets
John Foster Dulles
Vikings
Stafford
Hitchcock
Santa Fe
Alta Loma
Angleton
Dickinson
Dulles
Clear Creek
West Orange
Lamar
Emerson Santana Duel Looms In Net Finals
Forest Hills, AP reports a looming Emerson versus Santana final at the National Tennis Championships. The world No. 1 amateur may crown his status with victory. Emerson, a two time champion, faces Santana, defending Wimbledon winner, in a clash underscored by contrasting styles and semifinal victories.
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Emerson
Santana
Forest Hills
N.Y
Roy Emerson
Manuel Santana
Bild Talbert
Coogs Face Florida State In Season Opener In Tallahassee
Houston Cougars open at Florida State aiming to extend the five game series unbeaten run dating to 1980 while breaking a road losing streak dating back to 1962. UH brings 16 starters from last year’s matchup including leaders on offense Tom Beer Ken Hebert Bo Burris Dickie Post and on defense Carl Cunningham Royce Berry Greg Strezina.
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Houston
University of Houston Cougars
Florida State
Tallahassee
Cougars
Seminoles
Coogs
University of Houston
Séminoles
Tom Beer
Ken Hebert
Charlie Fowler
Barry Sides
Rich Stotter
Bo Burris
Warren McVea
Dickie Post
Carl Cunningham
Royce Berry
Paul Otis
Greg Strezina
Gus Holloman
Bill Holton
Tom Paciorek
Dick Spratt
Bulldogs Bow 15 0 To Lamar Consolidated
Lamar Consolidated defense and a muddy field toppled La Porte 15 to 0 in the season opener. Melvin Lampley recovered a fumble in the end zone for a safety, Pipkin returned a punt for 35 yards, and George Simpson gained 38 yards for a Mustang score. Wesson Thorpe led with nine tackles as La Porte travels to Ball High next week.
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Elsie Moore
LA Porte
Lamar Consolidated
Bulldogs
Orange
White
Mustang
Mustangs
Leonard Pipkin
Tom McNutt
la Pome
Melvin Lampley
Tak
George Simpson
Pipkin
Wesson Thorpe
Bulldog
Johnny Land
Jimmy Willingham
Galveston
Ball High
Cycle Races Set For Sunday At Baytown Track
The Baytown Motorcycle Club hosts monthly races this Sunday at the I 10 junction track on Sjelander Road. Time trials start at 12 26 p.m. with races at 1 30 p.m. sanctioned by the American Motorcycle Association. Classes include 100 CC 200 CC 286 CC 500 CC 650 CC and Open plus a women’s Powder Puff. Adult admission is 1 with free entry for under 12.
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Baytown Motorcycle Club
Sjelander Road
Interstate 10
American Motorcycle Association
Restless night for Cooper as Distr 12 4A brace for title push
Harden Cooper faces pressure after a restless night as District 12 4A teams, led by the Exporters, eye the Brazosport title. Friday results show six of eight winners, with Pasadena Eagles, La Marque Tigers, Galveston Ball High, Sam Rayburn, Deer Park, and others posting wins.
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George Ferguson
Harden Cooper
Cooper
Bracesport
Bravosport
Ross Sterling Rangers
Baytown
Hes
Ganders
Nouston
Roberto
Lee Generalist Memorial Stadium
Pasadena
Eagies
la Marque
Tigers
Galveston
Bail High Golden Tornadoes
Sam Rayburt Texans
Houston Austin
Brazosport
Houston Smiley
Ball High
Beaumont French
Sam Rayburn
Port Neches’ Indians
Desr Park Deer
San Jacinto
Houston
Rei Ganders
Lee
Fasadens
South Houston
Beaumont
South Park
Texas City
San Antonio
Smiley
Port Arthur
Austin
Galena Park
Snouley
Westbury
la Porte
Sam Hayburn
la Mar Beer Park
Mitby
Panthers Rally To 21-6 Win Over Livingston Lions
Anahuac Panthers start 1965 with a 21-6 victory over Livingston, led by Darryl Henicke Dave Walker and Jim Ashby. The defense limited the Lions to 25 rushing yards and 20 passing yards while the offense rolled up 255 rushing yards and chased two scores in the first half. Frank Shields and Hoose Phillips scored early, Panthers add a fourth quarter TD after a fumble recovery, and Livingston’s Charles Fiemming returned a kickoff 90 yards for the Lions’ lone points. Anahuac, in district 2A, travels to Hamshire Farwell next week seeking a second straight win.
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Bill Fischer
Anahuac
Anahuac Panthers
Livingston Lions
Darryl Henicke
Dave Walker
Jim Ashby
Panthers
Lions
Henicke
Tom Hallis
Hoosé Phillips
Panther
Livingston
Philips
Frank Shields
Charles Fiemming
Anahuaz
Hamshire
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Henry Fenelon
Jim Price
Robert E. Lee Ganders
Cancer
Ava
Savelt
Enelon
Orchin Ss
Caverrena
le Montgomery
Fomlin
Keeton
Santor
Farquna
Gancer Pasalig
Finger Corp
Vdewell Koilmeier
Am Yas
Avast
Fenelon Gingiss
Orehin
Beeson
Buchenan
Clemens
E. Yds
Tomtins
McShans Barber Shop
Joe McSthiann
Ernest Lafiette
Ted Wiliams
Yankees
Fred Talbot
Stan Babnsen
Toledo
Kansas City
Detroit
Targo
Washington
New York
Jim Kaat
Tony Oliva
Frank Robinson
Kaat
Orioles
Robinson
Mickey Lolich
Kansas
Bert Campaneris
Mike Hershberger
Pete Richert
White Sox
Tommy Agee
Ken McMullen
John Bonano
Bill Davis
Portland
Indians
Jack Sanford
Max Alvis
Leon Wagner
Motorola
B.F. Goodrich
Baytown, Texas
Lee JV
Robert Gingless
Pat Orchin
Orchin
Tommy Burnside
Jimmy Saved
Tme
Robert Boyd
Major League
Rain Deer’ Blank
Yanlare
Wildcats Sur
Larbers Hill
Faishing
Pases
Paris
Ds. Aye
la Reet
Fardag
Y.ds
Mont South Park
Rayburn
Port Neches Groves
Anatuac Livingston
Fardage
AYE. St Ke
Stony Tyanire
She Baygrom
Walon Zom
N. Maly
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