Expansion talk and merger plans for NFL AFL faced
A 1966 discussion highlights expansion of the NFL with a new team, Cincinnati proposed by Paul Brown as a potential site, and ongoing merger terms. Jim Taylor of Green Bay and Rozelle’s role in cross league issues are noted amid talks on league reorganization and a 75 000 seat Miami venue for a playoff bowl. The Playoff Bowl in Miami is set for January with Mike Woodard heading the AFL to merger completion in 1970.
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Jordan Hurls Cubs To Win
Decatur Little League action at Walter Jackson Field saw the Cubs beat the McDonalds Hamburgers Dodgers 62 as Forrest Jordan pitched a one hitter with 10 strikeouts. Jimmy Clarkson and Tommy Lamont each had two hits to spark an eight hit Cubs attack.
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Southern and International League games scheduled tonight
Baseball schedule lists night games across the majors with teams in the National and International Leagues. Notable matchups include Los Angeles at New York and Philadelphia at Boston while Toronto dominates Rochester 9-0 and Albuquerque leads Paso 7-1 in Texas League action.
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Turbine car fuels Indy 500 expectations for Jones
Indianapolis reports Dan Gurney doubts turbine threat can be contained if Jones’s car holds together. Mario Andretti cautions that if the Pratt & Whitney turbine stays reliable, competitors chase second. Andretti, Nazareth, and Gurney, Santa Ana, set fast times, while Jones struggles with gears but tests near qualifying pace with full fuel.
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Curious Route To Retirement Curious Route To Retirement
Baltimore Orioles rookie Mike Epstein declares retirement talk while seeking to practice with Stockton farm club. He was suspended after refusing to report to the International League club on 24 hour recall. Orioles rejected trade offers as insufficient for their slugging first baseman.
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Braves Open Series as Trade Talk Swirls Around Carty
Atlanta faces St. Louis in the first of three as rumors swirl the Cardinals want to trade for Rico Carty, though Braves manager Billy Hitchcock denies any deal. He says interest in Carty is widely claimed but not confirmed.
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Giants Pull Out Win On Willy Bunt In Ninth
The Giants beat the Phillies 3-1 as Willie Mays bunted in a ninth inning double by Jim Davenport that broke a 1-1 tie. Chris Zachary extended his winless streak to five despite the late rally.
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Orioles blank Yankees as Phoebus shines in Baltimore win
Orioles lift to 16-16 by defeating the New York Yankees 7-0 behind Tom Phoebus in a strong home performance. Cesar Tovar, Frank Robinson and others contributed, while Minnesota and other AL teams posted moves in a tight pennant race.
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Broncos Have Lowest Experience Rating In AFL
The Denver Broncos, in the American Football League, posted the league's lowest pro grid experience last season averaging 3.1 years. The Chargers averaged 3.3 years in the AFL and the Vikings 3.48 years in the NFL.
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