Rozelle weighs football as sport and national institution
Pete Rozelle, the man who merged the NFL and AFL, faces lawsuits and derogatory books as pro football nears its fifth Super Bowl. He worries about too much football on TV but cites Monday night ratings and a vast audience as proof of growth potential across 26 cities with about 10 million paid admissions.
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Rozelle foresees NFL expansion to 32 teams within a decade
In an interview, Rozelle projects growth through new stadiums and markets. He cites Seattle Portland Phoenix Tampa Birmingham Memphis as likely expansion candidates and notes ongoing antitrust scrutiny and lawsuits, while asserting steady fan interest and TV ratings.
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Bulaich Churns Through NFL Playoff Push for Colts
Baltimore rookie Norm Bulaich has overcome injuries and early-season fumbles to become a key playoff contributor. He rushed for 116 yards in the win over Cincinnati, added 71 yards and two touchdowns in the conference title game, and is projected to stay at fullback if Tom Matte returns. Bulaich spoke of learning to wait for blockers, following guards, and his plans to marry Susie La Brouse on January 23 in Schulenburg, Texas.
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Smallest NBA Referee Likes Job
New York AP reports Ken Hudson the NBA's smallest referee at 5-5 thrives in Madison Square Garden. He handles jeers and calls with pride, saying players and fans treat him like any other official while he notes his trailblazing role as the league's first Black referee.
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Johnny Bench Wins 1970 Sid Mercer Award
New York AP reports Johnny Bench catcher for the Cincinnati Reds was named winner of the Sid Mercer award as player of the year for 1970 by the New York Chapter of the Baseball Writers Association of America.
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