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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1967
Page
15
Chiefs dominate Chicago 66 to 24 on a midweek game. Hank Stram praises execution while George Halas and his son react with mixed relief and frustration. The report also notes injuries and player comebacks in other sports threads.
The Cincinnati Enquirer reports sport business interest shifts toward acquiring an AFL team to play in Cincinnati starting fall 1968. Dot Janu ary tops S Rae Hickok Pro Athlete of the Year poll with 24 first place votes and 134 points. Nino Benvenuti reacts to WBA rules ahead of his title defense against Don Fullmer. Red Sox pennant fever permeates state politics and clergy as the senate chaplain quips about the team’s hopeful impact.
More than a thousand Kansas City fans greeted the Athletics at Municipal Airport amid calls for owner Charles O Finley to face a full Eckert hearing. Pitcher Jack Aker urged a complete investigation while Eckert said he would review a request from the Baseball Players Association.
San Francisco star Nate Thurmond hints his next season salary may exceed 90 000, placing him high among NBA earners and above teammate Rick Barry who earned 75 000 on court. Wilt Chamberlain reportedly makes 200 000, Bill Russell about 150 000, Oscar Robertson near 100 000.
Intrepid, the 12 meter yacht built for the America’s Cup defense, won the final trials against Columbia, setting up a September start to face Dame Pattie in a best-of-seven series. Doug Atkins, 37, 270 pounds and six feet, called the day’s results a personal high after a season of rough play and discontent with the Bears’ front office.
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