Frick Named 1951 Baseball Commissioner by Owners
The 1951 2day in Sports History notes that Ford C Frick was elected National League president and named baseball commissioner by team owners, marking a pivotal governance shift.
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 2000
Page
7
The 1951 2day in Sports History notes that Ford C Frick was elected National League president and named baseball commissioner by team owners, marking a pivotal governance shift.
Bernie Lincicome compares the IOC to a controlling family in a Chicago Tribune column, likening its authority to the notorious framing used for extremist groups. The quotation reflects a provocative critique of governance and influence within global sports.
The Kansas sports desk lists Chuck Woodling Andrew Hartsock Gary Bedore Steve Rottinghaus and Robert Sinclair with their beats at IJWorld and related emails. The notes specify contact lines for KU men's basketball high school coverage and other local sports reporting.
The note directs readers to the Kansas newspaper site LJWorld com for online access and contact information. It provides a web address and prompts readers to reach out through the site's resources. The terse item functions as a classified-style notice pointing to the publication's web presence.
English professor Linda Bensel-Meyers, who accused Tennessee football players of academic fraud, reports intense harassment from fans as NCAA investigations continue. The claims sparked defamation suits and multiple university reviews while she navigates backlash and isolation.
SEC chief of officials Bobby Gaston said line judge Al Matthews was in the right spot when he allowed Florida to keep a late touchdown in the Gators 27 23 victory over Tennessee. Jabar Gaffney was ruled to have possessed the ball in the end zone long enough for the score.
St Louis coach Mike Martz said Kurt Warner underwent precautionary X rays on his back after the Sunday game with San Francisco. Warner has a history of occasional back spasms but no major injury was announced.
Charlotte North Carolina Jason Peter of the Carolina Panthers withdrew an appeal of his drunken driving conviction on Monday ending a case that began with his 1999 arrest. The defensive end pleaded no contest in February.
John Eisenberg notes Tommy Lasorda, age 72, in the Sydney Olympic baseball scene as a larger-than-life booster. Lasorda charms Australian crowds, promotes his U.S. team, and vows big wins, saying the event is bigger than MLB. He applauds his players and seeks national pride amid a festive, media-driven atmosphere.
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