Atlanta Becomes Pro Football Battleground
Atlanta faces a turf war as the AFL grants a 1966 franchise while the NFL battles for access to the Dixie market. The drafting of the new Atlanta Stadium rights sparks a high-stakes struggle between leagues, with local observers watching a volatile expansion showdown.
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Howard Paces Senators Past Orioles 2-0 in Washington
Frank Howard led Washington with a triple driving in Ken Hamlin and scored on a Doug Camilli single as the Senators defeated the Orioles 2-0. Richert allowed three singles with nine strikeouts before a muscle spasm ended his outing. Barber left with a pinched nerve.
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Free Agents Draft Signals Shift in Baseball Talent Pool
New York reports the major leagues unveiled a revolutionary free agent draft to curb bonuses. Rick Monday tops the 140 prospects selected from college and high school ranks, with each team and minor league affiliates picking players as the system mirrors professional football.
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Braves blank Cubs with four homers in 10th inning
Milwaukee against Chicago. Joe Torre delivered a pinch hit homer in the 10th to break a 2-2 deadlock as Frank Bolling reached base. Felipe Alou Hank Aaron and Gene Oliver also homered before the 10th frame, giving the Braves six runs in that burst. Ken Johnson held the Cubs to three hits in six innings while Bob Sadowski tossed a trio of hitless innings. Milwaukee finished 8-2, marking the first NL club to hit four homers in an inning since 1961.
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Ex Redskins End Gene Brito Dies at 39
Gene Brito former Los Angeles Ram and Washington Redskin end died at City of Hope Medical Center Duarte Calif age 39 after a paralysis illness since Nov 17. He played 84 straight games for the Redskins in seven seasons and later for the Rams before a paralytic illness ended his career. Brito named to All Pro five times and played in five Pro Bowls. Services set for Friday at Memorial Chapel Rose Hills Memorial Park Whittier Calif.
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Tough Threesome Leads U S Challenge At Open
PORTHCAWL Wales AP Tony Lema defending champion Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer top a strong United States team for the British Open at Birkdale July 7-9 with exemptions into the event. Other exempt players include Bobby Nichols Doug Sanders Phil Rodgers and Sam Snead. Also, Thurmont Outlaws meet Walkersville in an exhibition softball game Sunday at 6 30 p m after last weekend’s 10 8 win over Myers TV of Emmitsburg.
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Ex-Cager Missing Near Tacoma After Raft Breakup
Ex pro basketball player API-Phil Jordan, 31, is missing and presumed drowned after a homemade raft with four men broke up on the Puyallup River near Puyallup Washington. The raft disintegrated after drifting three quarters of a mile downstream in swollen waters. Two others swam to shore while one disappeared in the swift current. Cliff Webster Don Perry and Jerry Williams are all from Puyallup. George Selkirk, former Washington Senators manager, led the Toledo Madhens to the American Association pennant in 1953.
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Mrs Gannon Shade Win VFW Tourney
Caddy Gannon and Tom Shade shot a 32 31 63 Sunday to win the Pro Lady Tournament at the VFW Country Club. Lenora Demchak and Bruce Harstad were second with 31 33 64, while four teams tied at 65. Club pro Bill Gehring announced a tentative date of June 23 for the first annual Senior Tournament. Details are available at the Pro Shop.
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