Salary Fight Over Miller Office Funding Hits Setback
Major league owners rejected using 150000 dollars from the pension fund to cover the salary and office expenses of newly elected Players Association Director Marvin Miller. The AL and NL deferred approval and a meeting of player representatives and pension committee was to be convened for review. Dodgers invited to tour Japan after season. Pirates hoped for inclusion. War ren Giles and others questioned the plan.
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New York
UPI
Players Association
Marvin Miller
Baseball Pension Fund
Los Angeles Dodgers
Japan
Pittsburgh Pirates
Miller
Jim Bunning
Philadelphia
Bob Allision
Minnesota Twins
John Galbreath
Pirates
Calvin Griffith
Twins
National League
Warren Giles
William D. Eckert
Baseball Leaders Explore Plans To Aid Players Union
Eckert says a future joint council will study a new approach to assisting the players organization. Pension funds won’t fund full-time duties, but a workable arrangement and good relations with players are sought. The Milwaukee-Atlanta issue was avoided to prevent collusion claims amid NL and related talks.
Golden Gate Racing Results and Payouts Summary
Results from Golden Gate races include early favorite Fur Time winning the 1st with 17.00 9.40 4.00 odds and multiple also-rans listed. The card notes dead heats for third and a $48.30 double payout. Entries span ages four and up with various jockeys and runners named, detailing place, odds, and payoffs across eight events.
Fights Report From Multiple Cities
Boxing results across cities include Joe Spencer stopping Bowie Adams in Manchester and Brian London losing, Billy Walker defeating Adams in Britain, Bob Gerstein taking Dizzy Dean in Toronto, Jimmy Lester knocking out Ernesto Lopez in Oakland, and Art Hernandez outpointing Rudolph Bent in Milwaukee.
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Manchester
England
UPI
Joe Spencer
Portland
Ore
Brian London
Britain
Billy Walker
Bowie Adams
Phoenix
Ariz
Toronto
Bob
Pretty Boy
Cooper Poem Puts Ali, May Title Clash in Focus
Henry Cooper, 32, says Muhammad Ali must be worried if he writes poems before the world heavyweight title bout set for May 21. Cooper, guest of the British Sports Writers' Association, read Ali's birthday verse and declared readiness, while his manager hints Cooper may retire if he wins.
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London
UPI
Muhammed Ali
Cooper
Britain
The
Empire
Jim Wicks
Gene) Tun
Clay
Wicks
Thad Spencer
Portland
Ore
Keep
Henry
Cleveland Indians Accused? No Move Says City Leader
Cleveland attorney Robert Malaga, president of the Western Tennis Association, asserts the Indians will not relocate amid slips from a season opener 10 game winning streak. He cites owner stake and local support. cold weather at lakefront stadium blamed for low early attendance.
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Milwaukee
UPI
Cleveland Indians
Robert Malaga
Western Tennis Association
Malaga
Indians
Oakland
Seattle
Gabe Paul
Cleveland
Lake Front
Foreign Threat In Bermuda Race
Newport Rhode Island UPI reports the 1966 Newport to Bermuda race will feature the largest foreign fleet yet with 27 foreign yachts among 163 entries led by France's Eric Tabarly aboard Pen Duick II. The 635 mile race begins June 18 and could yield the first corrected-time foreign victory in 60 years.
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Newport
R. I
UPI
Bermuda
Eric Tabarly
Pen Duick II
Falmouth
England
Tabarly
Cruising Club of America
Germany
Great Britain
Denmark
Canada
Argen
Mrs Michaels Honored as Professional Football Mother
Mrs Mary Michaels of Swoyersville Pa was named Professional Football Mother of America at a noon luncheon. She is mother to NFL stars Lou Michaels of the Baltimore Colts and Walt Michaels formerly with the Browns now on the Jets coaching staff. Lou starred as a placekicker for Kentucky before joining the Rams and Steelers then the Colts, setting a league record with 26 field goals in 1962.
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Colts
Vegas Life and Local Laughs in a 1966 Scene
A breezy Las Vegas column surveys city life year round noting that locals and visitors alike chase action on and off the Strip. It highlights Tropicana Paradise District venues, the Tropics pub, Silver Nugget Club shows, and the Aladdin revue, plus dining spots like the Jungle Club and Raven. Human interest includes Wanda Jackson, Tex Ritter, and entertainment names, with a Mother’s Day flotilla on Lake Mead and a Lake Mead event.
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Vegas
L.V
Boulder
Hoover) Dam
U.S
Nevada
Las Vegas
P.S
Campagna
Tropicana & Paradise Rds
Richard
Mgr
Bobby
Wanda Jackson
Tex Ritter
Thanx
Jim
Oscar
Agron
Jergen
Sandra
B.B
Davis
Showtime
Gelo
Paradise Rd
Japan
Hawaii
Canton
Philippines
al Elveno
Denise
Handy Sandy
Turner
Ray
Jean Paglia
Rose
Thomas & Jr
Martin
E. Fremont
Smith
Brigham Young
Lake Mead
Boulder Beach
Charleston
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Supreme Court
Dodger
Ford Frick
Dodgers
Golden Gate
Valenzuela
Troy
Harrier
Roman
Voitke
Ruggeri
John McClean
Happy Raseal
Betty's Hero
Gift Patch
Ruserious
Manono Spirit
Lady Susie
York
McClure
Minin
Free Justice
Alatetime
Bedlam Belle
Giowbeam
Clin-Don
Nics Lemon
Bassetto
Quenty
Gumbo
Robertson
Sippie
Mahomey
Hail
Lagunita
Roya! Pixie
Fairy Maid
Rich Lady
Border Savow
Lady Tonka
Dinanex
Fearless Babe
Fair Blessing
Rallsteel
Alves
Mr. Cashway
Pineda
Ace Stock
Ross
Lady Citation
Manhorney
Miss Jaleen
Bon Affaire
Arroyo Fiats
Nice Day
Blue Coral
Destined
Flyving Music
Valezuela
Lucky James
Perez
Granja Doma
My Tingaling
Hello Holly
Embark 8Riskiy
Fore-Armed
Honour Flight
Verna-Star
Gar
Better Looking
Vast Ruker
Park
Hall
Maese
Alibi Lassie
Voltke
Can Do Gussie
She's A Corker
Camilla's
Gem
Dusky Goalla
Vickie Vic
Go Go Lin
Aid
Cindy Bobe
Jennings
Yaka
Joe F
Moose
Binullivan
Sallington
Sherman
Moahorney
Cardigan Bay
Porane
Doc's Star
Red Tartan
Binal
Anoroc
Tyro Lod
Bercircie
Ney
Rocky
Marciano
Tina
Australia
France
Graham
Piedmont Crusade
Barrows
Mrs. Michaels
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