Rozelle Pushes Congress Legislation For NFL AFL Merger
Chicago AP Pete Rozelle said pro football seeks congressional substitute legislation to approve the NFL AFL merger due to antitrust law vagueness. He warned if a full sports bill isn’t acted on, the league will pursue its own single league plan with all or nothing intent.
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Rozelle discusses NFL rookie pay and veteran fairness
Rozelle says merger effects may raise salaries and that NFL management must keep pay fair. He expects higher minimum salaries and less bonuses to rookies while veterans get more equal compensation. Rookies may still earn bonuses but not as large as before, with five months' work paying more than many grads yearly.
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Falcons Meet Cardinals In St Louis Exhibition Opener
St Louis Cardinals coach Charley Winner \u2014 wary of overconfidence \u2014 prepares for a Saturday night exhibition vs the Atlanta Falcons in the new Busch Memorial Stadium. Falcons, debutants in the league, feature rookies Nobis Sloan and Rassas and veterans from an expansion draft. Proceeds go to Cardinal Glennon Hospital.
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Reed Sent Down to PCL By Angels
Anaheim California AP Howie Reed, California Angel pitcher, was assigned Friday to the Seattle Angels in the Pacific Coast League. To replace Reed, Seattle’s Jim Coates will report to the Angels Tuesday. Reed was 0-1 with an ERA of 2.93 for the Angels. Avates led Seattle with 10 wins and five losses.
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Tigers blank Boston by 2 0 in Detroit victory
Detroit Tigers beat the Boston Red Sox 2 0 as Don Wert’s RBI single and Dick Tracewski’s sacrifice fly in the fifth plated two runs. Earl Wilson earned the win with five hits allowed, overcoming a rough start and a late Red Sox threat.
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Reds Top Pirates 4-3 Behind Coleman's Tie-Breaking Homer
Cincinnati edged Pittsburgh 4-3 as Gordy Coleman broke a 3-3 tie with a sixth inning homer off Pete Mikkelsen. Jim Pagliaroni tied the game for Pittsburgh in the sixth with his ninth homer. Milt Pappas pitched into the eighth for the Reds to gain his ninth win.
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Mobile Hosts Southern League All Star Tilt
AP Mobile brings the first professional baseball all star game since 1947 as the Southern League’s Mobile Athletics host the league’s top players. Evansville’s George Noga leads the squad with seven pitchers named. Catchers John Griffin and Ellie Rodriguez, infielders Minnie Mendoza Jerry Kenney Telfilo James Don Pepper Charles Leonard and Bob Robertson, and outfielders John Fenderson Rick Barry Bob Oliver Sam Thompson John Miller are listed among the all star selections.
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Cisco Carlos
Dave Galligan
Knoxville
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Yankees and Indians split twi night doubleheader
Steve Hamilton pitched five hits and Tom Tresh hit a three run homer to lift the New York Yankees to a 5 0 victory the second game as Cleveland won the opener 5 4 Lou Clinton scored on Horace Clarkes single and Tresh connected for a 390 foot shot Wagner drove in two with his 17th homer and a late double by Boyer added two Yankee runs in the seventh and eighth fielding standout by Tresh saved a ball in the Indians half of the fifth.
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Two More Redskins on Injury List
Carlisle Pennsylvania AP reports the Washington Redskins added two players to the injury list after a 35-0 loss to Baltimore. Fullback George Hughley will miss about four days with a sprained ankle and defensive tackle Walter Barnes will sit out roughly five days with a pulled hamstring.
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Yale Freshman Tennis Captain Leads Spring Team
Ronald A. Netter of Scarsdale New York captained Yale University's freshman tennis squad this spring, guiding the newcomers in competitive matches and team drills.
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Santo's Late single beats Giants in 10th for Cubs
Ron Santo delivered a two-run bloop single with one out in the 10th inning to lift the Chicago Cubs to a 4-3 victory over San Francisco. Santo homered twice, driving in all four Cubs runs, including a ninth-inning homer to tie 2-2. Fuentes had given the Giants a brief 3-2 lead with a two-run single in the third and Ollie Brown started San Francisco’s rally.
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Marathon of Masters contenders in tight first round
A 15-foot putt for bogey capped Labron Harris Jr. as he led at 65 then fell to 72. Nicklaus posted 66 after 74, remaining in contention at 140 with 15 players. Arnold Palmer fired 71, Billy Casper 68, and Tommy Aaron withdrew after three holes. Sanders missed the cut with 146 after 72-74.
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Navy Coach Wayne Hardin Debuts With Philadelphia Bulldogs
Wayne Hardin, ex Naval Academy head coach, makes his professional coaching debut Saturday night as the Philadelphia Bulldogs host the Toronto Rifles in a Continental League exhibition game.
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NFL Boss Mum On John Brodie Salary Talk
NFL commissioner Pete Rozelle avoided confirming reports that quarterback John Brodie earned a record pro football contract with the San Francisco 49ers. The spread of figures cited included a $915,000 deal with details broken into yearly sums and legal fees, with Houston Oilers owner Bud Adams partly implicated in funding.
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Bales Recalled By The Braves
The Atlanta Braves recalled switch hitting second baseman Lee Bales from their Richmond farm club in the International League and optioned left handed pitcher Dan Schneider to Richmond. Bales, batting .283 with 22 RBIs and 16 stolen bases, would join the team in Philadelphia.
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Astros Promote Ronnie Davis to Replace Injured Wynn
The Houston Astros moved Ronnie Davis from Amarillo in the Texas League to the majors to replace Jim Wynn who is out for the season with an injury. Wynn will be placed on the disabled list.
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Delaware Park Jockey Tommy Lee Tops Winners again
Tommy Lee led the Delaware Park jockey colony with 50 winners last season and also headed the riders at Delaware Park in 1961, marking him as a standout figure in the track's racing history.
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Hartselle Earns Final Berth With 3-0 Win Over Huntsville
Hartselle blanked Huntsville 3-0 to reach the Babe Ruth Senior Northern Division final against Florence at 7 30. James Terry threw five hitless innings, struck out five and walked none. Wayne Scott and Barry Brown scored for Hartselle, withoms Patterson and Grammar contributing run support. Ronnie Swain collected two Huntsville hits.
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