Gogolak’s move sparks fear of AFL NFL merger
Pete Gogolak’s contract jump between leagues heightens talk of a 1967 NFL AFL merger. Analysts warn one-player salary battles could shift balance in favor of money, prompting other players to switch leagues. Rumors about Buffalo owner Ralph Wilson offering half‑million dollar checks circulate, though officials deny the tale.
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UPI
New York
Pete Gogolak
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NFL
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Buffalo Bills
New York Giants
Ralph Wilson
Buffalo
Gayle Sayers
Chicago Bears
Sayers
Dick Butkus
Wilson
Willie Mays
French runner Jazy wins 1500m in Mantes meet
Michel Jazy of France edged a late challenge from Poland’s Witold Baran to win the 1500 meters in 3 41.8. England’s Peter Warden took the 40 meter hurdles in 51.5 seconds in his first serious start of the year.
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UPI
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Jazy
Ngland
Peter Warden
Kauai King Favorite For Dreakness
Kauai King remains the 7-5 favorite for the Preakness Stakes at Pimlico, with Stupendous planning a change in tactics following his Derby triumph. The field also includes Industo Advocat or Blue Skyer Amberoid Rehabilitate Exceedingly and Understanding as 13 to 16 horses vie for the second jewel in the Triple Crown.
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UPL
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Pimlico
Industo
Advocator
Blue Skyer
Bold Ruler
Americas
Stupendous
Eddie Arcaro
Arcaro
Federal Hill
Mr. Fitz
Jim Fitzsimmons
Wheatley Stable
Arcafo
Iron Liege
Son of
Eddie Neloy
Cooper Wins Point Over Clay in World Bout
London circuit notes Henry Cooper gains a point in the world heavyweight title clash with Cassius Clay as the British Boxing Board of Control allows corner decisions on eye injuries. Cooper’s manager Jim Wicks seeks final say on continuance if cuts occur. referee George Smith remains the official in ring.
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UPI
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Cassius Clay
British Boxing Board of Control
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Clay
Arsenal
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Bishop
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Teddy Waltham
British Boxing Board
Major League Leaders Highlight Top Hitters and Pitchers
United Press International profiles top performers in both leagues. Alou and Aaron lead in averages and RBIs, while Marichal and McDowell pace the pitching charts. Sunday results and standings follow with key matchups and race implications.
Ladies Golf Tourney Set At Childress Country Club
The Childress Country Club Ladies Golf Association announces an invitational tournament on May 25 at the Country Club. Coffee begins at 8 a.m. and players tee off soon after. Invitations have been sent to Wichita Falls Quanah Paducah Matador Vernon Roaring Springs Memphis Electra Shamrock Spur Artus Frederick Olka and others.
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Country Club
Wichita Falls
Quanah
Padacah
Matador
Vernon
Roaring Springs
Memphis
Electra
Shamrock
Spur
Artus
Frederick
Olka
Women Bowlers Reach Final Round at Lubbock Tournament
The Western Metal and Greenbelt Lanes women’s teams advance to the final round of the Red Kilowatt Bowling Tournament in Lubbock. Western Metal features Alma Eikman Jo Lancaster May Monroe Marie Landers Shirley Neel and Stella Eikman. Greenbelt Lanes lists Dorothy Rucker Neida Loter Pat Smotherman Jean Hassell of Childress and Peggy McClain of Lubbock.
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Greenbelt Lanes
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Alma Eikman
Jo Lancaster
May Monroe
Marie Landers
Shirley Neel
Stella Eikman
Dorothy Rucker
Neida Loter
Pat Smotherman
Jean Hassell
Childress
Peggy McClain
Eagles Sign Khayat and Rissmiller to 1966 Contracts
Philadelphia reports veteran defensive tackle Ed Khayat and offensive lineman Ray Rissmiller signed their 1966 contracts. Rissmiller was the Eagles top draft pick in 1965, and Khayat has spent seven of his last nine NFL seasons with the Eagles.
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Ed Khayat
Ray Rissmiller
Philadelphia Eagles
Rissmiller
Eagles
Khayat
Koufax Shuts Out Giants in Dodgers Victory
Dodgers ace Sandy Koufax limited the San Francisco Giants to three hits in a 4-0 shutout, improving to 6-1 as Maury Wills sparked a four-base theft spree and scored twice. The win avenged a prior rough outing and kept Los Angeles atop the National League action.
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Baltimore
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Leo Durocher
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Ted Abernathy
Sonics Sweep to Build Texas League Half-Game Lead
The Sonics defeated Austin in a doubleheader 42 to 10 to extend their Texas League lead by a half game. Levi Brown belted a bases empty homer in the sixth. Arkansas and Dallas-Fort Worth posted wins while El Paso fell to Albuquerque. Tonight's games feature Dallas-Fort Worth at Amarillo, El Paso at Albuquerque and Arkansas at Austin.
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Sonics
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Dallas - Fort Worth
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Albuquerque
Arkansas
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John Kind
Larry Stubing
Jim Spencer
Dallas- Fort Worth
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Albuqquerue
Television Friday May 20 1966 Prime Time Schedule
Local TV listings for May 20 1966 outline KFOX KUNC KAUZ EVII KFDA and KFDA channels with programs including Huntley Brinkley Report Weather News Sports Anatomy of Defense Sing Along With Mitch Mr. Roberts Man from U N C L E Tonight Show Leave It To Beaver The Wild Wild West Hogan s Heroes Spellbound Championship Wrestler The Helen Morgan Story and Terror is a Man among others.
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Kauz TV Channel
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Weather In Motion
Newscape
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EVII
Helen Morgan
KFDA
Gomer Pyle
Smother Brothers
Ernest Tubb
Jerry Jate
Big Flicker
Linus the Lionhearted
Flicka
Porter Wagover
Jackie Gleason
Weather Report
the Sun
Cline Motor Company TV Ad Listing
Local ad listing shows Cline Motor Company contact WE 7 3514 offering a Muntz and a Sylvania television set.
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Cline Motor Company
Muntz & Sylvania TV
TV Schedule Fragment Shows Saturday May 21 1966 Lineup
A dense broadcast list detailing the day’s programs across KGNC TV Channel 4 and KVII TV Channel 2. Notable items include The Jetsons, I Dream of Jeannie, Batman style spoof episodes, Perry Mason type features, sports and local news updates with times from morning to late night. The document reads as an archival TV guide listing with show titles, times, and channels.
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the Jetsons
Atom Ant
Sam Snead
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