Off Season Feud Between Players And Owners
Major league baseball faced a confusing off season dispute between players led by Marvin Miller and owners represented by Joe Cronin. The union sought higher salaries and warned of potential action while denying imminent strike plans, with meetings in Mexico City and New York penciled in but delayed by schedule constraints and governance guidance.
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Charles Green
Associated Press
Mexico City
Miller
Mexico
Joe Cronin
Steve Hamilton
New York Yankees
Hamilton
Cronin
New York City
AAU Sets Up Five National Meets
The Amateur Athletic Union announced five national swim meets at its 80th annual convention in New Orleans. Meets cover long course outdoor 50 meter pools and short course indoor 25 yard pools with dates pending. Awards include 1968 women short course in Pittsburgh, 1968 men short course in Greenville, joint 1968 long course in Lincoln, 1989 short course in Long Beach, and 1969 long course in Louisville.
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New Orleans
Amateur Athletic Union
Pittsburgh
University of Pittsburgh
Lincoln
Neb
Long Beach
Calif
Louisville
Bonavena Expects Quick Knockout In WBA Semis
Oscar Bonavena predicts an early knockout of Jimmy Ellis in the WBA semifinal in Louisville. Ellis is a fast starter with a 24-5 mark, while Bonavena says he will open fast, aiming for a second round finish. The winner faces Jerry Quarry or Thad Spencer for the title.
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Michael A. Lutz
Louisville
Oscar Bonavena
Jimmy Ellis
World Boxing Association
Ellis
Rangelo Dundee
Bonavena
Marvin Goldberg
Oscar
Goldberg
Dundee
Buenos Aires
Jerry Quarry
Thad Spencer
Cassius Clay
Army
Iowa City, Ottumwa, and Mount Pleasant Delayed District Games
District basketball schedule lists matchups across multiple sites including Iowa City Muscatine Washington Fort Madison and Burlington Notre Dame with semifinals and finals through March 11. Games set for 7 30 p m with winners advancing to Mount Pleasant Clinton Davenport and Ottumwa districts.
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Iowa City
Regina
Muscatine
Washington
Fort Madison
Mount Pleasant
Burlington
Notre Dame
Keokuk
Bloomfield
Davis County
Cardinal of
Eldon
Fairfield
Ottumwa
Albia
Centerville
Oskaloosa
MCC Opener Next After Road Split With 2-2 Mark
Muscatine Community College prepares for its home opener a week from Saturday after a 2-2 road stretch. Al Spearman led MCC with 33 points in a 76-59 win at Boone, while Gale Von Behren added 12 and Bob Leech 8 before Boone trimmed the margin late. Next game is Saturday, Dec. 9, vs Robert Morris of Carthage at home.
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Muscatine Community College
Omnioe
MCC Crew
Grand View
Spearman
MCC
Muscatine
Gale von Behren
Olin
Boone
von Behren
Mike Furlong
Hayes Catholic
Indians
Furlong
Leech
Ralph Case
Pennsylvania
Harold Lloyd
Stan Green
Keosauqua
Andy DeRiemacker
West Liberty
Mel Berryhill
Humboldt
Pace Boone
Hal Lyness
Robert Morris
Carthage
McCleary
Muscatine to host four team district cage tourney
Muscatine High School will host a four team class AA district boys basketball tournament March 4 5 and 7 featuring Muscatine Iowa City Washington and Iowa City Regina Washington opens against Muscatine at 730 pm March 5 Regina meets City High March 4 with finals set for March 7 at 730 pm The winner advances to southern sub state while northern sub state includes Dubuque Monticello Clinton and Davenport champs all leading to Des Moines state championships March 20 23
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Dubuque
Dyersville
Wahlert
Beckman
Epworth
Western Dubuque
Monticello
Clinton
Anamosa
Manchester
Delaware County
Marion
Muscatine High School
Iowa High School Athletic Assn
Muscatine
Muskies
Iowa City
Washington
Regina
MHS
City High
Davenport
Fort Madison
Mount Pleasant
Ottumwa
Des Moines
Clinton Bears edge Central in ninth grade basketball loss
Clinton defeated Central 71 to 51 as Clinton led 18-13 after one and 35-12 at half. Central scorers included Ziegenhorn and Miller with 12 each, Bready and Kaeding with 10, Randleman 6, Drake 1. Central will host Burlington Horace Mann next Tuesday. Jockey Cartozzella rode five winners at Narragansett Park, including Achill Island in the Valley Falls Purse.
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Central Ninth Grade
Clinton
Central
Danny Ziegenhorn
Tim Miller
Jim Bready
Jim Kaeding
Bill Randleman
Tom Drake
Burlington
Horace Mann
Pawtucket
R.J
Mike Cartozzella
Meriden
Four More Deals Fuel Action in Baseball Market
A flurry of trades hits major league rosters with Lou Johnson moving to the Cubs from the Dodgers for Paul Popovich and Jim Williams. Sammy Ellis to the Angels for two relievers signals a bullpen shift while Gene Michael changes from the Dodgers to the Yankees. Ray Culp joins the Red Sox from the Cubs in a cash deal as Schiel singer is shipped to Boston. Culp projects as a starter after posting a 6-11 mark.
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Mexico City
Michael
Dodgers
Chicago Cubs
Lou Johnson
Los Angeles Dodgers
Paul Popovich
Jim Williams
Jorge Rubin
Bill Rigney
Angels
Ellis
New York Yankees
Gene Michael
Boston Red Sox
Ray Culp
Bill Schie
Singer
Culp
Philadelphia Phils
Dick Williams
Red Sox
Boston
Schelsinger
Pittsfield
Schwinn Bike for Young Riders Ad on Chestnut Street
An ad pitches a beginner Schwinn bike for 2 to 10 year olds, noting stability, easy mounting, a removable top car, and training wheels for safety. It invites beginners to start with Schwinn on Chestnut Street and provides a contact number 263-4043.
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Dandy
Holbein
Beam
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