Merger Talk Circulates Between NBA and ABA in 1969
A reported unconfirmed plan suggests NBA leaders hint at ending the NBA ABA war via merger. Attorney Paul Caruso confirms no statement yet as executives mull a common draft of college seniors and a joint championship. Potential hurdles include relocating the Oaks, Stars, and Nets while indemnities up to 500000 are discussed.
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Paul Caruso
Los Angeles Stars
ABA
NBA
Los Angeles Times
Oakland Oaks
New York Nets
Long Island
Gabriel and Hadl duel during Rams Chargers scrimmage
In Fullerton California, Roman Gabriel and John Hadl led a passing duel as the Rams and Chargers practiced for the season. Gabriel went 16 of 27 for 128 yards with one interception. Hadl 16 of 30 for 129 yards with two picks.
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Fullerton
Calif
UPI
Roman Gabriel
John Hadi
Los Angeles Rams
San Diego Chargers
Gabriel
Rams
Hadl
Karl Sweetan
Wendell Tucker
Billy Truax
Izzy Lang
San Diego
Willie Frazier
Eddie Meador
Myron Pottios
Larry Rentz
Chargers
Irvine
Ray Stephens
Minnesota
Raiders lose rookie quarterback in camp turmoil
Oakland rookie Kenny Stabler walked out after an audible at the line and a quarterback sneak while amid multiple walkouts in Raiders camp. Several players changed teams or were cut across NFL rosters as preseason drills continued.
Lolich McLain fall in twin bill with Twins victory
Mickey Lolich and Denny McLain clash as Minnesota Twins sweep a doubleheader over Detroit. Lolich faltered in seven innings, giving up five runs, while McLain took a tougher beat in a 11-5 loss. The Twins pulled ahead in the AL standings while other games reshaped the pennant chase and individual records.
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Vitostellino
UPI
Mickey Lolich
Denny McLain
Lolich
Minnesota Twins
McLain
Twins
Minnesota
Oakland A’s
New York
Reggie Jackson
Jackson
Babe Ruth
Roger Maris
Baltimore
Kansas City
Cleveland
Chicago
Washington
Seattle
California
Boston
Mike Cuellar
Boog Powell
Orioles
Ramon Webster
Jack Aker
Bob Johnson
Webster
Oakland
Duke Sims
Eddie Leon
Indians
Jay Johnstone
Johnstone
Vicente Romo
Lee Maye
Fred Down
Chicago Cubs
New York Mets
St. Louis Cardinals
Cubs
Cal Maxvill
Cardinals
San Diego Padres
Mets
San Francisco Giants
Houston Astros
Los Angeles Dodgers
Pittsburgh Pirates
Cincinnati Reds
Montreal Expos
Atlanta
Philadelphia
Willie Stargell
Pirates
Fred Patek
Jose Martinez
Stargell
Dodgers
Montoya wins 12th straight title to defend Lightweight crown
California lightweight champion Lobito Montoya retained his title with a 12 round split decision over Ray Adigun at the Valley Music Theater in Woodland Hills. Montoya, 133, from Tijuana, Mexico, improved to 12 straight wins while Adigun faced defeat in a Nigerian residing in Los Angeles.
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Woodland Hills
Calif
UPI
California
Lobito
Little Wolf
Montoya
Ray Adigun
Valley Music Theater
Tijuana
Mexico
Adigun
Los Angeles
Chuck Hassett
Babe Ruthers Open versus Bullard in Lompoc Tilt
Lompoc hosts the Northern California Babe Ruth League 13 year old all star tourney opener with Bullard of Fresno meeting Babe Ruthers in a 4 p.m. Saturday slot. District winners Monterey American League Belmon t Vallejo Auburn Fortuna join the field as host districts finalize entrants.
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Belmont
Vallejo
Auburn
Lompoc Elks Lodge
Lompoc
Monterey American
San Luis Obispo
Yountville
Bobby Howell
Babe Ruth
Spitz Dominates First Day at Jewish Olympics
US swimmer Mark Spitz led a UPI report from Tel Aviv as eight Jewish Olympics opened with five golds. Teammates Tamara Onyck Ram Yehudia Urin Caplan Ivonne Touvis won in swimming events and other titles were listed for Wednesday across multiple sports.
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Tel Aviv
UPI
Mark Spitz
Tamara Onyck
Mexico
Ram Yehudia
Israel
Urin Caplan
South Africa
Ivonne Touvis
U.S.A
Brazil
Argentina
Germany
Australia
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Caruso
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Clive Rush
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Elbert Kimbrought
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Bob Jeter
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Jeter
Tarkenton
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Hade
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May
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Ken McMullen
Bernie Allen
Joe Coleman
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Legion
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Manny Mota
Bobby Tolan
Reds
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Merritt
Bill Stoneman
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Teddy Torres
American Legion
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Teddy
Roy
Tony Schutz
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Trict Nine
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Lome Poc Elks Lodge
Mike Bratz
P.D. Pals
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Chemical Kids
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Kit Hubbard
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V&j
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Fridrich
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O.J
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Mich
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O. J. Simpson
O. J
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Lion’s
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USC
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Farr
Caracas
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Tokyo
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