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Friday September 1, 1961 “Brooks to start for Wranglers” – Bobby Herbert, Arizona Daily Star Ohio University Rookie fullback Bob Brooks will get the start Sunday against the Kansas City Chiefs. The hard charging fullback will take the place of Keith Lincoln, who is still suffering from the lingering affects an ankle sprain during last week’s victory over the Raiders. “We will see how Brooks handles himself…..right now it is a tight battle between Lincoln, Brooks, and Kelly fighting for...

Monday August 28, 1961 “Wranglers smash Raiders, 35-7” – Billy Mitchell, The Arizona Republic (portion posted article appeared in The Oakland Tribune, Oakland, California, Monday August 28, 1961 page 31) Three Weeks from now the Oakland Raiders must face the Arizona Wranglers again. But next time it’s for real. The rematch prospects didn’t seem bright to Raiders Coach Marty Feldman today after yesterday’s 35 to 7 crushing by the Wranglers in an American Football League exhibition game...

Tuesday August 22, 1961 “Wranglers Return Home” – Billy Mitchell, The Arizona Republic Arizona defensive end Ron Nery, who was injured last weekend in Honolulu, is not expected to be ready for the Wranglers next preseason game. In addition, defensive tackle Bill Hudson, who suffered a broken finger in the loss to Houston, is also not expected to be ready for the matchup against the Oakland Raiders. Coach Robinson said he will be looking to Larry Jordan and Henry Schmidt to fill the holes...

Sunday August 20, 1961 – (portion posted article appeared in The Marshall News Messenger, Marshall, Texas, Friday August 11, 1961 page 9) “AFL Optimistic Despite Losses” Phoenix, AZ (AP) For an organization that lost over $2 million in its first season, the American Football league is indeed optimistic. The league that takes in Kansas City, Buffalo, New York, Denver, Houston, Boston, Oakland and Arizona launches its second campaign September 10. Commissioner Joe Foss says he sees signs of...