Expansion race heats up as NFL seeks two more teams
NFL Commissioner Rozelle recommends expanding to 16 teams, naming 12 potential cities including Montreal Toronto Boston Miami Atlanta New Orleans Cincinnati Houston Memphis Phoenix Seattle and Portland. AFL Commissioner Joe Foss notes possible expansion sooner with two new clubs by 1966 and lists Chicago Philadelphia Los Angeles and others as targets. Both leagues push into new markets backed by television money.
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Fans flood Centennial Field as lights eyed for Seminole Field
A large Wednesday crowd packed Tallahassee's Centennial Field to watch a sport many deem dying. FSU publicity chief Bill Bunker says plans to light Seminole Field soon are under consideration, aiming to boost spring sports revenue despite last night's turnout.
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Hawkins Leads Jr JC Tourney at Thomasville Golf
Mason Hawkins held a two stroke lead over Thomasville High teammate John Wilson as the final round began in the Thomasville Junior Jaycees Golf Tournament with Hawkins aiming to defend his title.
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Major League Leaders and Local Golf Tourney Report
Major League leaders are listed by league with top averages, runs, RBIs, hits, doubles, triples, home runs, stolen bases, and pitching and strikeout leaders for both American and National Leagues. A local golf tournament at THS features Hawkins and Faircloth posting strong scores, with top finishers advancing to state and national events in Waycross and Houston.
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Pascual Keeps Twins Unbeaten With 4-3 Win Over Red Sox
Camilo Pascual earned his seventh straight win as Minnesota beat Boston 4-3. The Cuban righthander, amid salary talks with owner Cal Griffith, holds a 2.54 ERA and 1-0 record this season with 55 strikeouts in 61 innings. Bob Allison homered and late relief from Klippstein and Nelson sealed the victory.
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Elorde Favored In Title Defense
In Manila AP Flash Elorde is slight favorite to defend his world junior lightweight title against top challenger Teruo Ko Saka of Japan in a 15 round bout at Araneta Coliseum Quezon City.
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Seminoles Rally Falls Short as Florida Tops FSU 11-10
Florida built a 10-1 lead before FSU staged a nine run surge, ending one run short. Danny Eggert and Jim Ward kept hitters off balance, while Florida's early blasts, including Monty McBryde’s homer, paced the offense. Florida’s relief held firm as Cuff Ranen finished with the win.
Tigers Play Here Tonight
The Thomasville Tigers of the Twin Rivers Semi-Pro league face Valdosta at Warnedoe Stadium at 8 p.m. The revamped lineup aims for the Tigers first win of the season.
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Ma Gallanes Tops Cuadras In LA Boxing Bout
Bernie Ma Gallanes, 141, Los Angeles, defeated Ernie Cuadras, 141, San Diego, by knockout in five rounds.
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Atlanta AFL franchise tied to 1966 league expansion
Atlanta would receive an American Football League team for the 1966 season, per The Atlanta Constitution. Cox Broadcasting is said to obtain the franchise at AFL meetings in Monmouth New Jersey, with officials optimistic about Atlanta securing a major league pro team as the leagues expand.
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Dodgers Rally Past Cardinals in High Scoring Win
Ron Fairly of the Dodgers collected three hits including a two run homer in the eighth inning to propel Los Angeles to an 11 10 victory over St Louis. Ken Johnson of the Braves earned his fourth win, pitching six solid innings as Milwaukee defeated San Francisco 10 8.
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