Eckert Out as Baseball Commissioner in Surprise Move
SAN FRANCISCO UPD reports Gen William D Eckert was fired as baseball commissioner after the annual meetings. He had four years left on a 1965 contract worth 60000 dollars annually and will be paid off. Owners named a restructuring panel with Hofberger and Meyer to streamline operations. Eckert hinted at future roles but left the door open, and a plan for shortening the schedule was discussed amid 12 team leagues and divisional playoffs.
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Richard Meyer
St. Louis Cardinals
Hofberger
Meyer
Executive Council
Owners and Ballplayers Share Responsibility for Dispute
In San Francisco amid MLB meetings, observers split blame between owners and players. Jim Lonborg cites a communication gap. both sides are portrayed as right in some points and wrong in others. Analysts suggest a joint panel of four owners and four players could foster dialogue. the piece concludes that both sides are right and wrong, urging focus on baseball rather than self-interest.
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Lonborg
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Eagles Sitout Fans Plan Boycott Over Kuharich
Philadelphia fans plan the first organized NFL game boycott against coach Kuharich amid a 1 12 season. They hope to pressure by tearing up season tickets and pressuring a roster move that could land O J Simpson with the Bills. The weekend also features Colts at Packers in a pivotal clash and other division-title implications.
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Amherst Mentor Jim Ostendarp Named Grid Coach of the Year
Jim Ostendarp of Amherst College, a former quarterback turned coach, was named UPI New England college division football coach of the year for 1968 after guiding the Lord Jeffs to a 7 1 record and the Little Three title. The award honors his 10th season at Amherst and a career head coaching mark of 61 17 2.
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Bowdoin
Joe Sabol
Norwich
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Sunday racing a mixed bag at Green Mountain Park
At the 27th annual TRA convention in New York City, Vincent J. Bartimo warned that Sunday wagering at Green Mountain Park may not be viable. He cited higher wages for mutuel clerks and modest handle, with Santa Anita backing the caution. Boxing returned locally with a quick KO, reigniting criticism of the sport’s appeal.
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Ski conditions update from New England ski council
Friday night reports list snow conditions at Vermont and New Hampshire resorts including Bromley Jay Peak Killington Madonna Mt Mad River Glen Okemo Pico Peak Stowe Stratton Sugarbush Woodstock Mt Tom Brodie Mt Jiminy Peak Black Mt Cannon Mt Cranmore Gunstock Waterville Valley Mt Tecumseh and more. New PDR PKD and MM measurements indicate variable snow depths and quality across venues with grades from G to E and occasional B levels.
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