Merger Unites NFL and AFL Forming 26 Team League
New York AP reports a hastily agreed NFL AFL merger creating a 26 team league by 1970. Plans keep franchises in place, end interleague player trades, add two new franchises by 1968, and conduct a common draft after 1966 with interleague exhibitions starting 1967.
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Huge Log Jam Forms In NL Across Aged League
Massive log jam develops in the National League amid postponed games. Washington faces Baltimore as a suspended contest nears completion, signaling resumed action and potential reshaping of league standings.
Aaron lifts Braves with two homers in 7 6 win over Mets
Hank Aaron strengthened by off season weight gain and a minor operation hit two home runs, driving the Braves past the Mets 7 to 6. Aaron now leads with 20 homers and 48 RBIs as Houston, Chicago, St. Louis and Philadelphia posted NL results in a busy night.
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Kaline powers Tigers to narrow AL gap in win over Boston
Al Kaline hammered two homers and drove in three as Detroit defeated Boston 5-4, moving within one game of Cleveland and Baltimore. Don Wert drew a bases loaded walk for the winning run in the 11th after Kaline sparked the comeback with a second homer. Cleveland edged the Yankees 2-1. Baltimore beat Washington 6-5 in 14 innings. Kansas City beat Minnesota 5-4. California blanked Chicago 1-0. Indians hold slim lead as McDowell returns.
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Two Unbeaten Teams Clash In City Softball League
Jamestown unbeaten in two games meets another 20 outfit tonight at Moose's Restaurant. An 113 victory over Raymonds last night sets the stage for the top showdown. Les Utegg allowed eight hits as Terry Maynard and Larry Greer, former Spartansburg athletes, provided the offense with a two run homer and a 3-for-5 day including two doubles.
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Bennett's Double Wins For CJ In Little League Game
In a Bracken Field finish Corry Jamesown shaded Elks 6 5 after a seventh inning rally. Elks led 5 4 late, CJ tied in the fifth with a three run frame. Jim Bennett delivered the game winning double, with Bailey the winning pitcher and Chisler the loser.
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Sunnehanna Tournament Opens With 46 Golfers in Field
In Johnstown Pennsylvania the 13th Sunnehanna Tournament for Amateur Champions begins Friday with a record field of 46 entrants including five former champions. The event draws players from across the nation and features 18 holes on Friday 36 on Saturday and 18 on Sunday.
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Ortiz and Bizzarro settle dispute before title bout
In Pittsburgh, champion Carlos Ortiz and challenger Johnny Bizzarro settled a brief dispute at a news conference over training times for their June 20 lightweight title fight. Managers set 1 p.m. for Bizzarro and 2:20 p.m. for Ortiz, who hails from the Bronx. The pair then began daily workouts at the Pittsburgh Civic Arena.
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Savings and Loan forfeits by no show in league game
The scheduled Erie County American Legion League game between Savings and Loan and Girard-Fairview was not played as Girard-Fairview failed to appear at Loveland Held. Under league rules Corry can claim a forfeit victory, giving the Corryites an unbeaten record of 50 including the forfeit, as they prepare for two home league games this weekend.
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