Track Stars Press Fight To Cool Two Sports Groups
Senate Commerce Committee hearings examine the rift between NCAA and AAU as athletes seek unity. Gerry Lindgren testifies that a boycott or not, US needs its best team to face Russia, risking his schol arship to compete in San Diego. The panel promises a general amnesty during the inquiry.
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Gilchrist, Olson shake Broncos camp in roster shuffle
Denver coaches welcomed Cookie Gilchrist after his contract settlement while veteran Harold Olson left camp. Speedie calls it healthy competition as Gilchrist teams with Charlie Mitchell and Abner Haynes to form a potent backfield. Quarterback battle remains open among Slaughter, McCormick, and Lee.
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John McCormick
Jacky Lee
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Hewitt Dixon
al Denson
Florida A&m
Bob Scarpitto
Jim Perkins
Tulsa
Bob Breitenstein
Lee Bennet
Wisconsin
Eldon Danenhauer
Jerry Sturm
Bob McCullough
AFL Grid Club In Miami Plans Major League Franchise
Miami plans major league football with a new AFL franchise led by Danny Thomas and Joseph Robbie. The nine-team league will base a Miami club in the Orange Bowl in 1966 with a 38-man roster after expansion and draft procedures. Foss announced the group and a tentative ownership setup while detailing roster protections and Miami’s draft access.
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Toledo
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Minneapolis
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Wilt Would Rather Stay Than Switch
Philadelphia AP report says Wilt Chamberlain will remain with the Philadelphia 76ers, rejecting a boxing career. He cited no single reason, weighing offers from boxing managers and evaluating future plans before deciding to stay in basketball.
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Mennonites Capture Church Title in Thriller 5 4
Mennonite softballers edged the Methodists 5 to 4 at the high school field in a cliffhanger. Bob Westetler allowed five safeties for the win as John Correll lined a single, and Kenny Stutzman sprinted for a diving catch to end the Methodists’ late rally. Williams hit a triple for the Methodists, while Ray Troyer doubled for the Mennonites. The Mennonites will receive the championship trophy at an annual date.
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Steelers Shift Martha to Running Back Position
Kingston R J reports Steelers coach Buddy Parker moving Paul Martha from flanker to running back. The team also placed waivers on rookie fullback Charlie Browning, rookie end Jerry Simmons, and halfback Dave Fleming who had a brief stint with Pittsburgh last year. Fleming, a 14 fighter, is noted for agility and strength though punching ability remains uncertain.
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Jon Hohman
Charlie Parker
Ray Kebala
Ed Cooke
Leroy Moore
Ray Jacobs
Charlie Janavette
Max Leetzow
Idaho
Tom Erlandson
Jerry Hopkins
Larry Jordan
Ed Cummings
John Bramlett
Memphis State
Gene Jeter
Arkansas Am&n
Willie Brown
John Griffin
John McGeever
Jim McMilnin
Nemiah Wilson
Grambling
Georgia Tech
Gerry Russell
Steelers
Martha
Kingston
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Pittsburgh Steelers
Buddy Parker
National Football League
Charlie Browning
Thhe University of Washington
Jerry Simmons
Bethune Cookman
Dave Fleming
Pittsburgh
Fleming
Aging Gaffers Shine on Razor's Edge
AP reports 83-year-old Ed Mathews homered and drove in four as Milwaukee beat St. Louis 10-8, narrowing the gap to leaders Los Angeles in the National League race. Robin Roberts threw another shutout as the Astros blanked Pittsburgh 3-0, continuing his late-career revival.
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Bob Friend
Joe Morgan
Jim Gentile
Bob Willis
Lee Maye
Johnny Podres
Rich Allen
Bobby Wine
Maury Wills
Ken Henderson
Giants
Willie Mays
Pete Ward
Nicklaus Eyes Palmer Money Record in PGA Tour
Nicklaus needs $1,730 to tie Arnold Palmer's 1963 official PGA money record. He earned $12,500 for second in the PGA Championship and lifts season official earnings to $126,500, with four wins and 14 top five finishes this year. Billy Casper trails with $73,408 in official earnings, totaling $98,700.
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Arnold Palmer
Nicklaus
Billy Casper
Senate To Go Second Round On Boxing Czar
Washington AP report notes a second Senate debate on creating a federal boxing commission with power over professional bouts broadcast interstate. The House approved a three member panel 246 to 4 to regulate fights and possible broadcasts in the public interest.
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Longden First to Ride 6000 Winners in Racing History
Vancouver AP reports jockey Johnny Longden became the first to reach 6000 career wins after 88 years and 31,965 mounts. At Exhibition Park he rode Prince Scorpion to a three-quarter length victory in race six, securing win number 6000.
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