Goal to Go Bunting by Ken
In the early 1960s AFL founders aimed to rival the NFL by poaching NFL stars and outbidding for top college talent to build an equal or better league. The piece frames the conflict as a strategic battle for talent and prestige between two rival leagues.
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George Blanda Leaves Bears for Oilers in AFL Rise
The Bears lose star quarterback George Blanda to the Houston Oilers in the new league. Blanda led the Oilers to two league titles in 1960 and 1961 and set a pro football record with a 55 yard field goal on December 3, 1961.
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Poetic justice lights up Blanda in Raiders win over Broncos
Bert Blanda, aging Raider kicker and backup QB, starred in a 43 7 victory over the Denver Broncos. He threw four TD passes and booted two field goals, plus a 94 yard TD pass to Warren Wells, as Oakland improved chances in the championship race.
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Forgive Me To Johnny Wheatley Letter Mixup
A note apologizes for misnaming Johnny Wheatley as Ann in a Lantern letter. The writer accepts fault for the error, notes deciphering difficulty, and urges the proper use of written correspondence for future Lantern submissions.
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Bowlers Shine At Pasadena
Lee College bowling teams excelled at the San Jacinto Tournament in Pasadena. Asa Cole and Larkin Smith won the doubles with 1093 pins, Cole posting a 531 three game series and Smith 562, while Smith led the individual series. The men's team took second. in co ed events Emile Larose David Nelson with Charlene Schmittou Wanda Navarre earned second place. Charlene Schmittou also took second in girls singles with 406.
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Big Bad Bear Shows Ring Fever for Sonny Liston Comeback
Former heavyweight champion Sonny Liston seeks a comeback as he trains under Dick Sadler. Ten fights since last September, all knockouts, with one ranked contender, Henry Clark. Liston aims to pressure the WBA for a match with Jimmy Ellis while vowing that quitters never win.
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Softball Intramural League Planned for Lee College
Lee College plans a spring intramural softball league for both boys and girls, contingent on four teams each. Dean Alton Laird cites limited funds for expanding inter-collegiate play, though expansion is under consideration. Interested teams or individuals should contact Ken Bunting of the Lantern staff.
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