McHale Emerges as Favorite for Baseball Commissioner
John McHale president and part owner of the Montreal Expos tops a list of candidates being considered for baseball commissioner. He withdrew from a Chicago meeting after receiving 11 of 12 AL votes, while the NL had not yet discussed him and his name was not officially presented.
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New York
John McHale
Montreal Expos
Associated Press
McHale
National League
Detroit
Tiger
Milwaukee Braves
Atlanta
Lee MacPhail
Eckert
MacPhail
New York Yankees
Montreal
Chicago
Mike Burke
Yankees
Charles
Chub) Feeney
San Francisco Giants
Horace Stoneham
Giants
Roby Reflects On Mexico City Olympics Shoe Scandal
Douglas F. Roby, president of the United States Olympic Committee, discusses decisions after the Mexico City Games. He defends suspensions of Tommie Smith and John Carlos, notes policy on demonstrations, and mentions the probe into endorsements and eligibility.
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New York
Douglas F. Roby
Roby
United States Olympic Committee
Mexico City
McHale Says He Would Consider Baseball Commissioner
John McHale, president of the Montreal Expos, said he would consider a commissioner job if drafted by owners. He noted many owners called about the position and stressed his love for baseball but would accept only if needed to help the game. He criticized the sport's legal structure and unanimous consent rules as hindering progress.
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John Carlos
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Lee Evans
Larry James
Ron Freemen
U.S.O.C
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Cleveland
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Germany
Mexico
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International Amateur Athletic Federation
West Palm Beach, Fla
UPI
John McHale
The
Montreal Expos
Ball Park
William D.) Eckert
McHale
Kern Returns as Buckeyes Prepare for Rose Bowl
Ohio State, the Big Ten champion, held a 2 hour 20 minute workout with starting quarterback Rex Kern back in action after a shoulder separation. The team toured Disneyland before resuming practice for the New Year’s Day game versus Southern California.
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Disneyland
Ohio State
USC
Dirk Worden
Dave Foley
O. J. Simpson
Steve Sogge
Pamela
Ohio State Buckeyes
Woody Hayes
Rex Kern
Buckeyes
Kern
Southern California
Vanderbilt Rally Beats Troy in NCAA Action
Vanderbilt Commodores overcome Southern California 85-75 in Nashville behind 21 points by Bob Bundy and 17 from Rudy Thacker. Thacker tallied 14 in the second half, as Vanderbilt improves to 6-2 while USC drops to 5-4. Thorpe Weber grabbed 14 boards for Vanderbilt.
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Bob Bundy
Vanderbilt
Tom Hagan
Ernie Powell
Trojans
Ron Taylor
Mack Calvin
Thacker
Thorpe Weber
Commodores
Taylor
Southern California
Montana State
Night Harness Racing a Strong Start for Southland Meets
Final 1968 Western Harness statistics show a 22 percent attendance rise and a 14 percent mutuel increase for 35 night meets at Hollywood Park. Western Harness plans 78 nights in 1969 starting September 23, amid strong support and record turnout. Lady B. Fast named horse of the meeting with Best Of All top pacer and Joe O'Brien best driver.
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Hollywood Park
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Western Harness
Mutuel
Arcs
Lady B. Fast
Joe O’brien
Frog Redde
East Shapes Up Well for Shrine Fray
The East squad held an intensive workout at the University of Santa Clara as it prepares for the December 28 Shrine game at Candlestick Park. Army fullback Charles Jarvis and Ed Podolak of Iowa stood out on offense while Michigan State's Carlos Bailey and Purdue’s Chuck Kyle drew praise on defense.
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University of Santa Clara
Candlestick Park
Duffy Daugherty
Army
Charles Jarvis
Ed Podolak
Iowa
John Pont
Indiana
Michigan State
Carlos Bailey
Purdue
Chuck Kyle
Derby Winner Denied Purse After Derby Forfeit
Kentucky Derby winner Dancer's Image loses the $122,600 first prize after a post race test found an illegal drug in his system. Forward Pass moves to the winner's share as the five man Kentucky State Racing Commission upholds the stewards ruling.
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UPI
Forward Pass
Kentucky State Racing Commission
Commission
George E. Egger
Churchill Downs
Egger
Dancer
Calumet Farm
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