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Finley and Kuhn Clash Over Baseball Power
The piece argues that since Landis death the game has been run by pliable commissioners, with Bowie Kuhn clashing with owner Charlie Finley over the Rudi Fingers and Vida Blue trades. It notes Kuhn’s resistance, Andrews reinstatement, and Finley’s controversial handling of the Athletics amid fan discontent. It also cites other league tensions, including the 1973 World Series dispute and lingering governance questions.
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Judge Landis
Charles C. Finley
Bowie Kuhn
Baseball
Finley
Kuhn
Joe Rudi
Rollie Fingers
Boston Red Sox
Vida Blue
New York Yankees
Kulin
Kuhn Bas
Oakland
Mike Andrews
New York Mets
Andrews