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Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1968

Page

5

McHale Emerges As Top Baseball Executive Candidate

Former Detroit executive Jim McHale, age 48, is identified as a leading candidate for baseball’s top administrator role as owners struggle through meetings in Chicago to break a deadlock. McHale has served as Montreal Expos owner and Milwaukee Braves executive, with prior links to the Yankees and a career in player development. The process stalled as both leagues weigh the final voting.

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Lions Beat Stonewall 86 to 61 in Charleston

Charleston High defeated Stonewall Jackson 86 61 at the Joe Center led by Levi Phillips and Skip Mason with 19 points each. Stonewall’s David Silverman scored 19 while Kir by Ledbetter added 17 as Charleston pulled away late in the fourth quarter.

Lions Harris Jand Phillips Stonewall Charleston Don Stover Stonewall Jackson Stover Generals Levi Phillips Skip Mason Larry Harris Terry Berkley Phillips David Silverman Kirby Ledbetter Robert Revels Berkley Mason CHS Steve Parsons Parsons Alston S. J Lou Romano Romano Skip Alston

Where Was Heidi Over the Weekend

A New York Times summary questions TV coverage decisions after weekend NFL and AFL title games. It notes Oakland, Cleveland, Baltimore, and other teams, with emphasis on defense, commissioner role, and league stability amid broadcast disputes. It hints at Super Bowl plans and future matchups.

NFL New York Giants Giants John V. Mara Pete Rozelle Raiders Chiefs Raider Jets Shea Stadium Cleveland Baltimore Colts Vikings Minnesota Miami

Browns Set to Run More Against Ravens in Title Bid

Cleveland tightens focus after a 31 20 win over Dallas as Bill Nelsen says he will not imitate Joe Kapp. He aims for a stronger ground game against Baltimore with Denver Film study ahead of the NFL championship in Cleveland.

Cleveland Cleve Bill Nelsen Browns Baltimore Ballclevel Joe Kapp Nelson Minnesota Carr Vikings Municipal Stadium Dallas Leroy Kelly Colts Don Shinnick Morrall NEW York A(p Earl Morrall S. Rae Hickok Rochester Press Radio Rochester N.Y Willie Richardson Minnesota Vikings Richardson Bar Gsell Mackbee

Althea Gibson Darben Plans 41 Comeback on Golf Circuit

East Orange New Jersey veteran tennis great Althea Gibson Darben announces a tennis-to-golf comeback at 41. She will enter the Oakland Pro Invitational in California February 23 to 26, aiming for a major return after 1960. She trained five hours daily near East Orange, noting stiff hands but confidence.

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Richmond QB Ruled Eligible for Postseason

The NCAA eligibility committee ruled Richmond quarterback O'Brien eligible for postseason competition after appeal. He had been ruled ineligible for the Tangerine Bowl against Ohio University in Orlando, Fla., but the Southern Conference claim of hardship and a bachelor’s degree in June supported his case.

Kansas City Buster O'Brien National Collegiate Athletic Association O’brien University of Richmond NCAA Ohio University Orlando Fla O'Brien Richmond Souther O’ Richmond Marcus L. Plant University of Michigan

Hoover Alumni Game Set Friday Lights Up Local Hoop Nite

Former Herbert Hoover athletes are urged to contact coach Carlton Gandee for Friday's alumni basketball game at 7 30 p m Details note Florida State University announces Vaughn Manca as new Seminoles baseball coach Jack Tallings of Wake Forest is chosen to lead the program

Herbert Hoover Carlton Gandee Hoover Tallahassee, Fla Vaughn Manca Florida State University Vaf Jack Tallings Wake Forest University

Mota Undergoes Elbow Surgery in Houston Hospital

Manny Mota, outfielder for the Expos, is recovering at Methodist Hospital after left elbow surgery. The 30 year old right handed batter and thrower broke the arm while playing winter baseball in the Dominican Republic. He expects discharge later this week.

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Mixed College and State Basketball Scores Report

State scholastic results show Charleston 86 over Stonewall Jackson 70 and Buffalo 63 over Fellowsville 7. Clarksburg Victory 58 over Fairmont Gast 94. College games include Michigan 1% to Utah 74 and Ohio State 74 with Butler 71, Vanderbilt 73, Southern California 73, Northwestern 77, Janinaten State 41, Dayton 3, Lologia Calif 45, Southeast Louis 83, Minnesota 73. Other notable games: Wagner 93, CCNY 40, Weber State 89, Creighton 64, Utah State 64, San Jose State 83, Syracuse 77, Grambling 4, Penn 79, Arizona 68, Nebraska 62, Miami 118, Indiana 109, New Orleans 107, Houston 106.

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