Pension Program Standoff Fires Up MLB Negotiations
San Francisco memo reports 123 players threaten to withhold 1965 contracts over a general benefit program. Tim McCarver and Bob Reynolds cite stalemate while AL president Cronin says negotiations continue. Key talks set for New York next Tuesday as owners’ counsel and Miller push for progress.
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UPI
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St. Louis Cardinals
Bob Reynolds
California Angels
American League
Joe Cronin
Marvie Miller
Players Association
John Gaherin
Miller
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Paris
Simpson Is Named Player of Year
O. J. Simpson named United Press International College Player of the Year for 1968 after a unanimous All-America selection. He'll receive the Heisman Trophy tonight in New York as he leads USC toward the Rose Bowl against Ohio State on January 1. Leroy Keyes and Terry Hanratty tied for second in voting.
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UPI
O. J. Simpson
United Press International
Leroy Keyes
Purdue
Terry Hanratty
Notre Dame
Simpson
Trojans
Ohio State
Landry Declares 1968 Cowboys Best Ever
Dallas coach Tom Landry says the 1968 Cowboys are the best team he has seen, despite a 10 2 record. He notes improved offense led by Meredith and Perkins, top 10 receivers Hayes and Rentzel, and a league leading run defense with only two rushing touchdowns allowed in 12 games.
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UPI
Tom Landry
Dallas Cowboys
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Don) Perkins
Bob Hayes
Lance Rentzel
Cutchin Under Fire at OSU
Oklahoma State University coaches under pressure as Phil Cutchin faces possible dismissal after six seasons without a winning record. Athletic cabinet pressures include alumni funding support while deliberations span university leaders and regents. Cutchin finished 3-7 this season and 19-38-2 overall.
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Stillwater, Okla
UPI
Oklahoma State University
Phil Cutchin
Henry Iba
Cutchin
Randall Jones
Jones
Robert B. Kamm
OSU
Oklahoma
Bama Hot Texas Cold: Steers Lose
Texas trailed most of the game as Alabama shot in the mid fifties and won 88 62 in Tuscaloosa. Larry Smith led Texas with 14 points while Wayne Doyal Bruce Motley and Billy Black reached double figures. Alabama improved to 1 1 after beating Duke earlier.
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Day Care Centers Seen As Answer To Growing Maternal Workload
Texas mothers increasingly work outside the home and experts urge careful center selection. Jennie Kitching of the Texas Agricultural Extension Service advises visiting at least three centers, checking licenses, observing facilities, and ensuring an introductory interview, health history, and clear financial terms before enrolling a child.
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Jennie Kitching
Texas Agricultural Extension Service
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Texas State Department of Public Welfare
Warriors Debut in Greenville Tourney vs Pearce Mustangs
The Bonham Purple Warriors open Greenville tournament at 5 30 p m against J J Pearce Mustangs a District 6 AAA foe A win advances to a second round game vs the Corsicana Bishop Lynch winner and a loss goes to consolations against the other loser Pearce features seven players over six feet tall led by Holyfield at 6 5
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Braves Play Tonight in Trenton Tournament Opener
Trenton hosts the annual Trenton high school basketball tournament with action starting at 9 a.m. The Ector and Trenton girls open the day, followed by a 10:15 a.m. boys clash between Ector and Trenton. Bonham JV among 12 boys teams, with a 6:45 p.m. game versus the first round winner.
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Coach Reprimanded at Texas El Paso
Wayne Vandenburg UT and WAC placed him on a one year probation after reprimand for allegedly loaning money to a student athlete before enrollment at the school.
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UPI
Wayne Vandenburg
University of Texas At
FE Paso
Western Athletic Conference
Vandenburg
Farmers Get Tax Management Tools From Texas A&M
College Station Texas Farmers and business leaders can use new tax management options outlined by James J Mallett Texas A M extension farm management specialist The guide notes 1968 adjustments include moving 1969 expenses into 1968 accelerating depreciation and using installment sales for real estate gains Other opportunities include capital gains on livestock investment credits and deductions for soil and water conservation These tips come with reference to Fact Sheet L 730 The Why and How of Farm Income Tax Management and The Farmers Tax Guide available from county agents
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Texas A&m
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Barry May Run Against Murphy in 1970 Election
Actor Gene Barry said in Beverly Hills that he may challenge Senator George Murphy in the 1970 race. Barry backed John F. Kennedy and Hubert Humphrey.
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Hubert H. Humphrey
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