NFL Sparks a Cold War Over Leagues Expansion
NFL officials announced a plan to expand from 14 to 16 teams for 1967, naming Atlanta and several other cities as candidates. AFL Commissioner Joe Foss vowed to recommend two new clubs next season, setting up a heated expansion battle with both leagues pursuing markets in the South and beyond.
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BU Names New Phys Ed Chief Robert R. Peck
Boston University selects Robert R. Peck 36 of Teaneck New Jersey for the new post of Director of Physical Education and Intercollegiate Athletics. He will start July 1 and oversee BU's entire program while Vic Stout becomes general manager of athletics handling business operations.
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Giants End 16-Game Slump With 10-2 Win Over Red Sox
NORTH BENNINGTON The Giants end a 16 game losing streak with a 10-2 victory over the Red Sox in eight hits. Peter Perkins earned the win with help from Terry Dunn while Pete Bartholdi took the loss. Giants built leads in the first, second, fourth, fifth and sixth innings. Red Sox scored in the second and fifth.
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Gary Wade
Matty Moore
Ed Armstrong
Tim Loomis
Tym Wins Finnish Summer Tournament Women’s Singles Title
Alice Tym of Peoria Illinois defeated Annika Nydens of Sweden 6-1 6-2 to claim the women's singles crown at a Finnish summer event. NBC will nationally televise the final round of the 1965 United States Women's Golf Championship from Atlantic City Country Club Northfield New Jersey on Sunday July 4.
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Mets Bring Up Pitcher Larry Miller From Buffalo
The New York Mets promote left handed pitcher Larry Miller from the Buffalo farm club of the International League. Pitcher Dennis Ribant is optioned to Buffalo on 24 hour recall.
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BoSox Meet Kansas A's After Twins 4-3 Win
Boston struggles to rebound after a 4-3 loss to Minnesota as the Twins widen the AL lead. Earl Wilson faces Rollie Sheldon in Kansas City hoping to stop the slide and turn the season around for Boston.
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Twins Rally Past Red Sox In Tight Lineup Clash
Bouquette took the loss in his fifth decision as Minnesota capitalized with three runs in the third on Jimmy Hall’s single and Bob Allison’s eighth homer. Rich Rollins doubled and scored on Pascual’s single. The Twins added the decisive run in the eighth on three errors and an infield hit. Boston managed a fourth inning run on Lee Thomas’ triple and Tillman’s sacrifice fly, with Mantilla driving in a eighth inning run and an unearned ninth for Boston.
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Hal Woodeshick
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Display Tops Lectronics 5-3 in Error-Filled Game
The Bennington Display defeated the Lectronics 5-3 in a makeup game postponed from Wednesday due to rain. Display had two hits, benefiting from passed balls and errors, while Lectronics collected four hits. Key plays featured Denny Green reaching on an error, Hoisington advancing, and several run-scoring moments on passed balls.
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Dodgers Clinch 11-10 Thriller To Lead NL
Dodgers edge Cardinals 11-10 as Ron Fairly belts a two-run homer in the eighth to seal a five-game NL lead. Wes Parker and Jim Gilliam contributed key hits in a four-run frame after San ty Koufax was roughed up early. Braves top Giants 10-3, Mets end Pirates streak 8-6, Astros down Reds 8-3.
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U S Wrestlers Face Greco Roman Trials in England
In Manchester United States hopes to improve after a disappointing freestyle finish. Only one U S competitor reached finals as Lars Kristoff of Carbondale Ill led a modest showing. Team captain Bill Smith called the results very disappointing and said Tampere Finland offers a chance for a better Greco Roman effort. Jacob E Davis Kroger chief joins Cincinnati Reds board of directors.
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Spray Leads Buick Open Tourney With Big Day
Iowa’s Steve Spray shot a 68 to take the first round lead at the Buick Open in Grand Blanc Michigan. He also earned an Eastern New Mexico State University diploma in absentia hours earlier as the event featured former champions like Julius Boros and Jack Nicklaus chasing the top spot.
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