CBS Buys Yankees Through TV Vision Chaos
Jim Murray imagines CBS buying the New York Yankees and turning baseball into a TV spectacle. J. B. Cul ture Culture and Solly debate how to sell the team with Cronkite, Arlene Francis, and a host of TV ideas while noting the $10 million price and the risk to baseball’s sacredness.
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Pro Football Boom Sparks Record Gate Hopes
Washington Redskins increase season tickets to 29 000 as 1960s NFL and AFL forecast biggest ever gate, with teams like Giants Eagles Browns and Packers near capacity in home games. Jets and Bills report strong sales and big TV contracts boost optimism across the leagues.
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Chiefs Hope for Strong Return After 63 Slide
LIBERTY Mo AP The Kansas City Chiefs, shaken by a 5 7 2 record and a 1963 nosedive after moving from Dallas to Kansas City and changing from Texans to Chiefs, plan a comeback. Coach Hank Stram cites injuries and identity loss but expects veterans to anchor a defense and offense while rookie QB Pete Beathard learns behind Len Dawson and Eddie Wilson. The team schedules a "Stack Defense" and features players like Abner Haynes, Fred Arbanas, Bobby Bell, and Buck Buchanan as it pursues the Western Division title in the AFL this year.
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Walt Corey
Mel Branch
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Duane Wood
Johnny Robinson
Bobby Hunt
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Golden Boy Hornung Returns to Packers After Suspension
West De Pere Wisconsin AP James Hornung, star back for Green Bay, eager to make up for a year out due to a betting suspension. He trained in Green Bay with Vince Lombardi, played well in exhibition games, and cited no knee trouble while looking toward the regular season.
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Local Bowling Team Wins a State Crown
The Pladium Lanes team from Lawrence won the mixed team tournament staged by the Kansas State Bowling Proprietors at Roe Lanes Kansas City. Members Shirley Lawellin Wanda Price Bill Platt and Howard Price rolled two sets 2392 and 2404 with a 226 final by Wanda Price. They won $250 prize money and trophies for each bowler and sponsor.
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Hubner Fires 4-Hit Shutout as Milwaukee Wins 5-0
Larry Hubner pitched a four hit shutout with 11 strikeouts and two walks to lift Milwaukee 5-0 over Decatur in the National Non-Pro Baseball Tournament first round. Greenville beat Prichard 11-5 and Wichita Moore defeated Cleo Springs 14-1.
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Fullback Loaned by Chargers Sends Bobby Jackson to Oakland
San Diego coach Sid Gillman announced the Chargers loaned fullback Bobby Jackson to the AFL’s Oakland Raiders. The timing and consideration were not disclosed. Rookie linebacker J.R. Williams left the squad for personal reasons, from Fresno State, Bakersfield resident.
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Van T Takes Pair From the Knights
Van T wins a softball doubleheader over the Ft. Leavenworth Knights at Municipal Park. Joe Douglas hit a seventh inning homer for a 2-1 win in the second game after Emmett Reed struck out 14 on a three hitter in game one. The Knights, Northeast District champions, meet a Wichita winner in the state tournament on Aug. 28.
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