Old NFL Young AFL Tussle Over Expansion Plans
The National Football League and the American Football League clash over expansion. Rozelle seeks two NFL teams by 1967 with Houston likely, Boston Miami New Orleans contenders. Foss hints at AFL two by 1966, with Atlanta Philadelphia Chicago among possibilities. AFL meetings set in New Jersey to announce bids, while Houston Oilers sign five year Rice Stadium deal.
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Cox Broadcasting Corp
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Garden State Park Race Track
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Domed Stadium
Long Slide Continues For Cards
Assnel reports the Card team struggles as a losing streak extends further. The article notes player names and game setbacks, framing the skid as ongoing trouble for the club and its season prospects.
Baseball scoreboard and results from a tense night
National League results feature Dodgers loss to Milwaukee and Mets win over Pirates as Gibson suffers ninth loss in 11 games. Reds beat Giants 4-2 with Johnny Edwards three-run homer. Cards drop to .500 after Brand's two-run blast. American League highlights include Chicago and New York wins with Detroit and Minnesota also winning. Braves close on Dodgers after Mathews and Edwards key hits.
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Felipe Alou
Johnny Edwards
Willie McCovey
Joey Jay
Purtzer Captures Governor's Cup at Arizona Country Club
Tucson flops as Paul Purtzer, 16, wins individual honors by one stroke with a 143 after a 67 opening round in the Governor's Cup junior tournament at Arizona Country Club. PCC Phoenix dethrones with a 458 total, Thunderbird second at 463, Tubac Valley fifth at 466. Shallenberger and Rarick top Tucson scorers with 152.
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TCC
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John Shanley
Randy Aenots
Jan Thiessen
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Clarke sets 5000 and 3 mile records at Compton Invitational
Australian distance star Ron Clarke shattered his world bests in the 5000 meters and the three miles at the Compton Invitational in Los Angeles. Clarke clocked 13:25.8 for 5000 meters and 13:00.4 for three miles, beating his previous marks as Peter Snell, Jim Grelle, and Jim Ryun contested the night. Neville Scott and Dave Ellis followed in the places, with Snell winning the mile in 3:56.4 amid a tight sprint for second. Clarke and Snell head to Toronto next, Clarke in the 3 mile and Snell the 880.
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Compton Invitational Track Meet Results at LA Coliseum
Summary of last night’s Compton Invitational at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum with event winners across javelin hammer high jump yard dash and more. Notable performances include Covelli 255-3 in javelin and Lindgren 13.9 in high jump, while 3,000 walk led by Laird in 12:06.4 and Clarke’s 1 mile 4:54.4.
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A's Trade Gentile and Fisher Boosts Sox
The A's shipped Jim Gentile for 100000 and two players to fund a rebuilding phase as Kenn Harrelson takes over at first. Houston also sent Jesse Hickman to the A's while a second player is named later. Edie Fisher shone for the White Sox, holding the Yankees scoreless over six innings in a 2-0 15-inning win, with Danny Cater homering in the 15th to break the deadlock. The A's attendance lag and season pace worsen, while other AL games saw Twins, Indians, and Angels posting victories.
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Huebner topples track mark in third straight main win
Bob Huebner repeated as main event victor at Tucson speedway and set a new track record with an 8:50 time for 30 laps. He led traffic to overcome a late Phoenix charge and earned heat and trophy dash wins as Phoenix rival Benton Burns previously held the record.
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Schmink
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Bob Huebnar
Banton Burns
Frank McDeniel
Art Mankely
Delbert Dilla
Elorde Retains Ring Crown With 11th Round KO
Filipino champion Flash Elorde defends his junior lightweight title by stopping Japanese challenger Teruo Kosaka in the 11th round. Elorde weighed 130 pounds to Kosaka’s 12714, delivering an overhand right near the ropes to end the bout at 2 minutes 14 seconds of the final round amid a bloody, competitive contest.
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Devils Dump Bears 123 A-State Meets Lafayette In World Series Opener
The Sun Devils will face Lafayette in the first round of the College World Series in Omaha after defeating Colorado State 12-3 and 3-2 to clinch the district title. Don Dyer hit two homers in the series, and Ron Lea earned the win in relief as ASU improved to 49-7. The team travels to Omaha for the opener after a dramatic District 7 crown clinching game.
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North-South All-Star baseball game set in Phoenix
At Phoenix Municipal Stadium tonight the first annual North-South high school All-Star game begins at 7:30 p.m. Arizona Coaches Association hosts. Florence pitcher Don Underwood opens for the South, with Washington’s Jack Sorenson set for the mound for the North, followed by Palo Verde’s Dan Martin and Tucson players Pete Titone Mike Cornfield and Dave Munoz.
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