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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1961
Page
6
Federal judge invalidates the NFL television contract in a ruling that impacts broadcast rights and payment terms. Noting potential shifts, the case lists Paust and Jerry Weddle among asserting parties while the docket includes figures Denny Snook Ron DeGrange Bob Swanson Ricky Hoffman and Kim Cagnee with reference to Stand-.
A U S District Court judge ruled the 1961 62 NFL CBS television package worth 9 3 million violated antitrust law. The decision blocks the pooled rights sale by league clubs and limits CBS from telecasting all games in the two season deal. Commissioner Rozelle criticized the ruling but said the NFL will consult lawyers on next steps.
Injury plagued US squad heads to London for a two day meet with Great Britain after back to back wins over Russia and West Germany. Wilma Rudolph recovered from a sprain as four key sprinters and jumpers are sidelined, with replacements stepping in under coach Jumbo Jim Elliott.
Detroit bats explode for eight runs in the seventh lifting the Tigers to a 15-8 win over Baltimore and reclaiming first place in the American League as Rocky Colavito drives in five and hits two homers. The Orioles led earlier but Stephen Barber faltered while Hank Aguirre quashed late threats amid a benches-clear incident.
Bob Nusbaum, 15, of Frederick County, won the 54-hole Putt-Putt event on West Patrick Street with 114. Rodney Van Sant, 20, of Union Bridge, was runner-up at 115. Wayne Droneburg and Frank Wickless tied for third at 116 with three and two holes in one respectively. The next 54-hole round is set for next Thursday at 7 p.m. Entry is $1.
Jesse Weddle manager of the Frederick Carroll County League lists his all stars for a Saturday night twin bill at McCurdy Field against East Frederick A C of the Tri State Major League. Players hail from Green Valley Johns ville Cambridge Rubber Union Bridge VFW and Pfoutz and Sons with nine pitchers led by Sam Eyler Bud Rice Bob Weddle Don Baker Skeeter Lamb and Calvin Staub. Coaches are Paul Spurrier and Thomas Lamb. Weddle calls the squad strong and notes the main challenge will be to defeat East Frederick’s pitcher Jim Blank.
Twenty two year old Bob Hendley pitched the first complete game of his NL career, leading the Milwaukee Braves to a 5 to 1 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies. He allowed five hits, struck out seven, and walked six, as Milwaukee extended their strong run with seven hits.
Insects are fascinating creatures active in ground air and water. The piece notes dragonflies speed 45 mph and a snake doctor insect that eats many flies, plus examples like hornets nests for pest control and cicadas with 13 or 17 year cycles. It describes water striders whirligig beetles and DDT resistance, ending with a call to identify bugs to learn their life histories.
Don Demeter hit his 8th home run of the season in the first inning to spoil a near whitewash as the Phillies lost 5 1 to Milwaukee. Chris Short started for Philadelphia before being relieved after four batters. Adcock homered for Milwaukee as Hendley earned the win.
Santa Barbara AP report says baseball immortal Ty Cobb completed his autobiography My Life in Baseball six weeks before dying of cancer. Al Stump of Santa Barbara, a magazine writer, states the 125000 word book will be published in September by Doubleday and Co with a foreword by General Douglas MacArthur.
Boston tops Cleveland 17 to 12 as Yastrzemski and Wertz homered for Boston while Pierall and Francona drove runs for Cleveland. Koufax earns win for Los Angeles in a 4 to 0 shutout over Cincinnati, with Snider and Moon hitting homers. Gibbon secures win for Pittsburgh over Chicago 4 to 0.
Bethesda, Maryland player Don Dell, the fifth seed, defeated Wimbledon finalist Chuck McKinley 6-3 7-5 6-3 in the quarterfinals at River Forest. Dell faces Dennis Ralston in the semifinals, while Bernard Bartzen advances to meet Jon Douglas in another semifinal. Crawford quit with a blood blister while trailing.
CBS-TV sports director Jack Dolph warned that plans to operate without a network arrangement could deprive many teams of television income and upset league balance. He said no statement would be issued Thursday until a copy of Judge Grim's decision is reviewed.
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