Nixon urged as baseball commissioner in 1965
A New York sports columnist cites 1965 talks where Richard Nixon, a lifelong baseball fan and former lawyer, considered becoming baseball commissioner but declined after listening to players and owners. Joe Reichler and others said major leaguers sought a player-led commissioner, and Nixon stated he was flattered but had other priorities.
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Richard Nixon
New York
Jim Inning
Rocky
Colavito
Nixon
Joe Reichler
Bowie Kuhn
Players Association
Parelli Jones
Mario Andretti
A.J. Foyt
Foyt
Talladega, Alacourge
Andretti
Texas
Young Boxers Vie in August 31 Future Champions Event
In the Los Angeles area amateur boxers ages 10 to 16 will compete August 31 at the Montoya Robles Boxing and Health Club 10730 Broadway. Entries are open to Southern California fighters with signups by calling 7779690.
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Los Angeles
Montoya-Robles Boxing and Health Club
S. Broadway
California
Stanley lone L B winner in U S Women s Amateur at Broadmoor
In Seattle Mrs Mildred Stanley the Long Beach City women s champion won 2 up over Elaine Hand of Douglas Ga to reach the round of 16. Debby Stewart fell to Cynthia Hill 21 5 with Hill runner up 1970 72 and Nancy Hager beat Harriet Glanville 5 3. Jane Bastonbury Booth Whittier defeated Belle Robertson 2 1 and Arlene Floyd Palm Springs beat Para Palmeri 5 3 as two more Californians advance.
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Seattle
Mildred Stanley
Long Beach
U.S
Broadmoor
Stanley
Long Beach City
Elaine Hand
Douglas
Debby Stewart
Cynthia Hill
Colorado Springs
Harriet Glanville
Nancy Hager
Dallas
Miss Hill
Miss Hager
Jane Bastonbury Booth
Whittier
Belle Robertson
Arlene Floyd
Palm Springs
Ray Floyd
Para Palmeiri
Finn Championship report shows Sprague as top contender
The article notes Sprague as the favored competitor for today and potential to end with three points. Arnaldo Rabago of Mexico is praised for effort despite setbacks in the Finn Championship. Neil Passett of South Africa returns after hospital treatment for a head injury from a swinging boom, as several boats withdraw or fail to finish races.
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Sprague
Arnaldo Rabago
Mexico
Neil Passett
South Africa
Hollingworth and Panamanian jockeys clash in coming Santa Anita meet
The article notes Jorge Velasquez and Laffit Tejeira, rival Panamanian jockeys, eye Santa Anita and Oak Tree meetups after shared history with Tejeira eager to become the top Panamanian rider. It references Tejeira’s hopes to surpass both legends and mentions ongoing horse racing connections at Del Mar and Santa Anita.
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Lou Glauburg
Jorge
Pincay
del Mar
Twain
Santa Anita
Oak Tree
Regilare
Tejeira
Laffit
Jorge Velasquez
Chris Evert
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