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Newspaper
Terre Haute Tribune
Location
Terre Haute, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1973
Page
6
The article reviews Kenesaw Mountain Landis as baseball’s first commissioner, noting perennial criticism from club owners and a famous disputed million-dollar fine against Standard Oil. It contrasts past scrutiny with modern executives like Bowie Kuhn, highlighting the era’s contentious leadership.
The piece recalls Landis urging counsel before major decisions and cites his “best interest of baseball” standard. It notes Bowie Kuhn’s cautious vote stance during the inter league play deadlock, weighing legal risk versus executive power. The column suggests Landis or Kuhn might have tested how much could be gotten away with.
Duane Thomas starred for Washington with 70 rushing yards and a touchdown while catching three Kilmer passes as the Redskins beat Buffalo 37 21 in Orchard Park. Bills backup Joe Ferguson impressed with three TD passes but remain unsettled in the QB derby.
Friday results show Chicago defeating Los Angeles 5-1 and Philadelphia routing Houston 8-3 while other games produced wide margins. Sunday matchups feature San Francisco at Pittsburgh and Cincinnati at New York among key interleague clashes. Weekend pitches list Norman at Matlack, Osteen at Hooton, and Briles at Barr with several late games set across cities.
Nolan Ryan fanned 13 as the California Angels beat the Detroit Tigers 10 to 2, raising his season total to 288 in 245 2 3 innings. He complained his arm felt stiff and dead past the seventh, after a rough previous start in Boston. Meanwhile Frank Robinson slugged his 23rd homer to move into fourth on the all time list behind Ruth, Aaron, and Mays with 545 career homers.
West Vigo coaches announce freshmen interested in football should report at 10 30 a.m. Monday to the school. Coach Jim Gormong identified the posting and timing for the incoming players.
Chicago pitcher Bill Bonham handed the game to catcher Randy Hundley whose call for a superb changeup locked in a 5-1 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers. Bonham, promoted from the bullpen, earned the victory with Billy Williams driving in four runs including a two run homer, while Bob Locker secured a bases loaded save in the ninth.
Ray Goddard tied for second at the Indiana Open at Speedway Golf Course, posting 289 to trail winner Wally Armstrong by two strokes and earn 1000 dollars. He cited a late double bogey and tree mishap for the closing gap, while praising his earlier 4 under 68 as the tournament’s low score.
North Vigo finished fifth in the finals of the annual cheerleading contest sponsored by the state fair held last night in Indianapolis. The Patriots varsity crew was one of 97 entries in the event, which North Central of Marion County won.
Schulte High School coach Jay Barrett lists 23 returning lettermen from last year, mostly seniors, plus five juniors and notable sophomores. The roster spans positions from quarterback Keith Lamave to ends Steve Blair and Glen Pack with coaching staff including Frank Ciolli and Stan Worrall. Barrett compares turnout and spirit to the 1970 undefeated team and notes alumni advancing to college programs while aiming for playoff success.
The U S men's basketball team crushed Portugal 140 34 in Moscow at the World University Games as eight players reached double figures. Tom Burleson scored 24 for NC State, part of a third straight dominant U S run after earlier routs of Britain and Sweden. Meanwhile the Soviets dominated track and field with three gold medals and wins in fencing and gymnastics.
Handsome Jim Valiant and Dick the Bruiser left the ring and officials called a no contest at 13 42 of the main bout in the championship wrestling at the Wabash Valley Fairgrounds. Jose Martinez beat Mike Lawson at 10 30 in the opener and Pretty Boy Heenen defeated John The Greek at 14 41. Mitsu Arakawa and The Great Saki won the second and third falls in a tag match over Pepper Gomez and Prince Pullins. Next show slated for Aug 31.
Luke Witte of Ohio State and Jim Brewer of Minnesota, once embroiled in a game ending fight, are now roommates at the Cavaliers rookie camp. Witte, who was knocked unconscious in the incident, says there is no lasting animosity. They briefly discussed the Minnesota clash at Olympic tryouts, but dismissed the matter, noting no real end result.
West Terre Haute is the Miss Softball America major league champion after defeating South Side Red Streaks 18 to 8 yesterday at Scott Junior High School. Terri Pitts and Peggy Clery pitched for the winners while Kathy Dickerson and Loretta Callahan worked for the Red Streaks, regular-season champs. The season ends except for the all star team’s California game next week.
Earl Morrall resumes the Dolphins starting role in an exhibition against the Chicago Bears as Bob Griese fails to practice due to an elbow infection. Griese may still play. Jim Del Gaizo and rookie Jeff White receive roles, while coach Don Shula emphasizes readiness for the Bears’ pass rush.
BERKELEY Calif OPD The Oakland Raiders host the Los Angeles Rams at Memorial Stadium in Berkeley in a pre season tilt with Rams QB Hadl back in a new uniform Hadl has shown improvement this season Rams coach Chuck Knox builds offense around his passing The Raiders balance ground game and may throw more with Lamonica and Stabler sharing QB duties Two pre season games have the Raiders at 1-0-1 with a late George Blanda field goal and a miscued pass play contrasted by a final minute field goal recovery
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