NFL Checks Out Reports AFL Talks To Stars
NFL Commissioner Rozelle and owners investigated reports AFL clubs contacted NFL players. Detroit Lions defensive tackle Alex Karras said he turned down an AFL offer and re-signed for seven seasons after Miami Dolphins interest. Gouging counterclaims followed with denials from Dolphins and Chargers and comments from Giants’ Wellington Mara and Miami coach George Wilson.
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Jack Hand
Associated Press
Washington
Pete Rozelle
National Football League
American Football League
NFL
Alex Karras
Detroit Lions
Miami Dolphins
AFL
Karras
Dolphins
Lions
Pete Gogolak
New York Giants
Buffalo Bills
Wellington Mara
Giants
Greg Larson
Steve Thurlow
San Diego Chargers
Bob Crespino
Chargers
Tucker Frederickson
Houston
Frederickson
Montgomery
Hous
Don Klosterman
Auburn
Oilers
Rozeller
Newsmen
Detroit
Dave Diles
WXYZ
Diles
Wayne Walker
Gail Cogdill
George Wilson
Miami
Wilson
aKrras
Walker
Chuck Burr
Lagson
Minneapolis
Sid Gillman
San Diego
Thurlow
New York
Gillman
San_ Diego Chargers
Mara
Red Sox blank A’s 3 0 behind Santiago two-hitter
José Santiago, a Kansas City castoff, tosses a two hit shutout in a 3-0 win for Boston over Oakland. Rico Petrocelli drives in two with a homer as Green makes the lone A’s advance past first. Talbot loses. Santiago improves to 3-1.
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Boston
Jo Se Ee
Kansas City
Boston Red Sox
Rico Petrocelli
Santiago
Righthhander
Dick Green
Larry Stahl
Green
Fred Talbot
Jose Tartabull
Talbot
Wyatt
Bryan
Tillman
W—Santiago
L—Talbot
Boston Petrocelli
Cardigan Bay Upsets Bret Hanover in Pace of the Century
Cardigan Bay a 10 year old import from New Zealand defeated Bret Hanover by one length in Yonkers Pace of the Century earning 32,500 dollars and boosting yearly earnings to 148,750. Bret Hanover finished second with Adios Marches third, Fire Sweep fourth. Cardigan Bay is owned by Irv Berkmeyer and Cardigan Stables with Stanley Dancer as driver.
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Yonkers
N.Y
Cardigan Bay
New Zealand
Bret Hanover
Yonkers Raceway
Bret
Stanley Dancer
Adios Marches
Charles King
Fire Sweep
Lucien Fontaine
Sweet Luck
Joseph Cardana
Irv“Ing Berkmeyer
New Milford
N.J
Cardigan Stables
New Egypt
Senators Rally Past Angels in Ninth Inning Victory
Don Lock reached on an error to end the game as Washington edged California 6 to 5. Lock scored from first after Jim Fregosi’s bobble and a misthrow by Paul Schaal, while California hit three solo homers off Phil Ortega. Brunet and Casanova homered for Washington.
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Washington
Don Lock
California Angels
Lock
Jim Fregosi
Frank Howard
Paul Schaal
Angels
Phil Ortega
George Brunet
Jose Cardenal
Schaal
California
Wash
Brunet
Sanford
Lee
Egan
Burdette
Rodgers
Ortega
Humphreys
Kline
Casanova
Wirline
L—Burdette
Cardenal
Devlin Extends Lead in Colonial Tourney After 36 Holes
Bruce Devlin shot a two under par 67 to reach 135 and open a three stroke edge at the Colonial National Invitation after 36 holes at Colonial Country Club. Gene Littler stood 138, R. H. Sikes carded 67 in a day of lightning delays as the field bunched behind the Australian who weathered the interruptions. Al Geiberger shot 69 to reach 139 as Dressen's medical updates lingered and Detroit manager Dressen showed improving condition after recent heart issues.
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Harold V. Ratliff
Associated Press
Fort Worth
Devlin
Colonial Country Club
Billy Maxwell
Detroit
Charlie
Dressen
Detroit Tigers
Sui ‘Devlin
Outdoor Writers Association
America
Henry Ford Hospital
Bob Swift
Yost Guides Senators in AL Bases on Balls Record
Coach Eddie Yost of the Washington Senators led the American League six times in bases on balls, establishing a notable walk record for the league.
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Eddie Yost
Washington Senators
Yanks Nip Twins 2-1 Behind Downing Strong Pitching
Elston Howard drove in a run and scored another as the New York Yankees beat Minnesota 2-1 Friday night. All Downing worked effectively, ending the Twins two five game win streaks with solid pitching.
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NEW York
Elston Howard
Downing
New York Yankees
Minnesota
Yankees
Twins
Camilo Pascual
S. Pascual
Clete Boyer
Pascual
Howard
Roay White
Boswell
Battey
Ramos
W—Downing
L I Pascual
Blair Is Named GM for New NHL Franchise
Blair, 40, director of player personnel for the Bruins farm system, was named general manager of the new NHL team to begin play in October 1967. He signs a three year contract and starts June 1, with team president Walter L. Bush Jr stating Blair will be among the league’s top paid executives.
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Wren
Albin Blair
Boston Bruins
Minnesota
National Hockey League
Blair
Walter L. Bush Jr
NHL
Bush
Orioles Triumph in Opener of Two Night Set
Baltimore gains 13 hits including homers by Andy Etchebarren and Frank Robinson to topple Detroit 8 4 in the first game. Robinson belts a two run shot in the sixth after Etchebarren’s solo homer breaks a 2 2 tie, and a seventh inning single adds another run.
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Baltimore Orioles
Andy Etchebarren
Frank Robinson
Detroit Tigers
Baltimore
Etchebarren
Robinson
Joe Sparma
Larry Sherry
Russ Snyder
Sparma
Giants Blank Cards 5-0 to Extend Win Streak
In a National League of little league play game Friday the Giants earned a 5-0 victory over the Cardinals with airtight defense and five unearned runs on six Cardinal errors. Steve Tapscott earned the win allowing four hits while Doug Rhodes took the loss. Giants leaders included Eddie Mitchell Rick Clay Tommy Bedingfield and Mike Michels. Cardinals top hitters were Jerome Watts Loyd Potter Lane Potter and Clyde Whitley.
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Giants
Cardinals
Steve Tapscott
Doug Rhodes
Eddie Mitchell
Rick Clay
Tommy—Bedingfield
Mike Michels
Russell Lance Hold Big Lead in Davis Cup Match
Russell and Lumsden of the West Indies led the favored United States doubles team Ashe and Pasarell 4 6, 9 7, 12 14, 1 2 before darkness halted play. The match will resume Saturday along with two singles as the American Zone semifinal advances toward a Mexico final.
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Kingston
Jamaica
Richard Russell
Lance Lumsden
West Indies
United States
Arthur
Ashe
Charles Pasarell
Pasarell
Mexico
Kauai King Sets Preakness Bid for Maryland Colt
Kauai King the Maryland bred Native Dancer colt eyes the 91st Preakness at Pimlico with Brumfield aboard as favorite to extend a Triple Crown bid after the Kentucky Derby win. The field features Advocator Stupendous Industo and others with foreign born riders among the jockeys.
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Orlo Robertson
Omaha
Neb
Canny Associated Press
Henry Forrest
Baltimore (Ap
Kauai
Don Brumfield
Maryland
Free State
Pimlico
CBS
Hawaiian Islands
Michael Ford
Dark Star
King
Ada L. Rice
Blue Skyer
Marvin Padgett
Hugh Grant
Mrs. H.C. Phipps
Stupendous
Will
Johnny Sellers
Carry Back
Johnny Rotz
Industo
Ron Turcotte
Rotz
Turcotté
Tom Rolfe
Amberoid
Paul Kallai
Understanding
Tommy Lee
United States
Baeza
Panama
Turcotte
Canada
Braves explode for 12-2 win over Cubs led by Jones and Aaron
Atlanta seizes control with six runs in the second inning as Mack Jones hits his first two homers of the season. Hank Aaron belts his 14th and Joe Torre and Felipe Alou also homer as the Braves hammer the Cubs 12 to 2. Ernie Banks hits two Cubs homers in a losing effort.
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Atlanta
Mack Jones
Atlanta Braves
Chicago Cubs
Braves
Chicago
Hank Aaron
Cub
Denny Lemaster
Ernie Banks
Holtzman
Faul
Connors
Hundley
Lemaster
Torre
W—Lemaster
L Holtzman
Banks
Aaron
Jones
Alou
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North Alabama Glass Co
2Nd Ave
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Rip Tigers
Sherry
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Bunker
Watt
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Lance
Office & Wise
Std Ave
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R. R
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P. O
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Cleo Littleton
Wichita State University
Associated Press School
Cleve
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Los Ang
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Radio Shack
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Paul. P. Collier
Morgan County
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