Veeck Sees Baseball’s Need For Change And New Problems
Bill Veeck, 57, former president of Suffolk Downs, voices disappointment with baseball. He advocates interleague ideas, player and management shifts, and even humorously suggests Bouton at spring training. Veeck urges reforms to boost fan interest amid a sport he believes is becoming homogenized.
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Veeck Still Seeks Change As Paige Hall of Fame Moment Arrives
Promoter Bill Veeck reflects on evolving baseball while celebrating Satchel Paige entering the Hall of Fame in a special category. He recalls his Cleveland years, his racing promotions at Suffolk Downs, and his ongoing ideas to shorten dull periods, reform the sport, and pursue literary projects including Scrap Iron and Thirty Tons a Day.
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Love leads Ohio State Bobcats past Toledo in MAC clash
Paced by Craig Love the Ohio University Bobcats beat Toledo 93 to 78 at Convocation Center. Love scored 23 points pulled 18 rebounds held seven foot Doug Hess to eight points and five rebounds while Ken Kowall edged him for team scoring. Todd Lalich added 18 points and six rebounds as Ohio dominated the boards.
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Nicklaus Opens Four-Stroke PGA Lead With Birder Burst
Jack Nicklaus surged to a four stroke lead in the PGA National Championship after a 70 in the third round at Palm Beach Gardens. He carded four consecutive birdies from the 11th through 14th and finished with a 54 hole total of 208 eight under par. Gary Player and Gibby Gilbert remained within four strokes, while Arnold Palmer and others trailed.
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Ohio State Defeats Michigan In Big Ten Clash
Ohio State built a 20 point lead and held on 91-86 over Michigan to move its Big Ten record to 10-1. Alan Hornyak scored 37 for the Buckeyes while Henry Wilmore poured in 42 for Michigan who rallied to tie 74-74 late before Hornyak’s crucial jumper and OSU late surge secured the win.
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Houston Stuns Jacksonville 83 82 In Narrow Upset
Houston rally falls just short of meager telecast win as Poo Welch drains two free throws with 26 seconds left to lift the Cougars 83 82 over sixth ranked Jacksonville. Harold Fox misses late three as time expires. Fox and Flemming top Jacksonville with 24 points apiece. Newsome scores 22 for Houston along with 20 by Davis and Welch.
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Wildcats Clinch Tie With 119 90 Victory Over Vanderbilt
Kentucky secured at least a share of the SEC title with a 119 to 90 win over Vanderbilt in Nashville in a regionally televised game. The Wildcats pulled away with a blistering 55 point first half while Vanderbilt managed just 37.
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