Burke Named Next Baseball Commissioner From Yankees
New York Yankees executive Mike Burke, age 49, is widely selected as the next commissioner of baseball. His selection follows a rapid, decisive process by owners in San Francisco after Gen. William D. Eckert’s dismissal. Burke’s progressive outlook and youth contrast with the retiring Eckert, signaling broader league changes and a forthcoming National League President’s appointment as Warren Giles nears contract end in December 1969.
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Burke Seen As Baseball’s Next Commissioner Candidate
A new Baseball Commissioner may be Burke or another baseball man as Eckert departs. Burke, a CBS vice president, could bring showmanship to the role, with others like Chub Feeney and Fred Fleig mentioned as likely contenders. Players urge a true baseball background for the post. Burke’s salary proposal matches Eckert’s, and ownership may back his candidacy.
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Bruins Crush Irish 88 75 Behind Alcindor's 29 Points
UCLA built a decisive second half after a close first, led by Lew Alcindor’s 29 points and nine blocks to topple Notre Dame 88-75. Notre Dame shot 56 percent in the first half but trailed 49-44 at halftime as UCLA depth wore down the Irish.
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O. J. Simpson Quiet on Buffalo Draft and Rose Bowl
Los Angeles AP reports Heisman winner O J Simpson remains silent on Buffalo Bills draft rights after Buffalo finished 1 12 1 and Houston beat them 35 6. Philadelphia Eagles also defeated New Orleans but sit 2 11 with one game left. Simpson prioritizes the Rose Bowl over draft fate.
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Mollenkopf to Lead North in All Star Football Clash
Purdue’s Jack Mollenkopf will coach the North team in the first All-America All-Star game at Tampa on Jan. 4. His squad includes four Notre Dame seniors Bob Gladieux Jim Winegardner Tom McKinley and Bob Reuchenberg. Mollenkopf missed much of 1968 with infectious hepatitis but should be ready for the game.
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Chiefs Stifle Chiefs Increase Leading Scorer Total
Miami defense set up three Dolphin touchdowns and a fourth on a blocked punt in the end zone. Bob Griese connected with Karl Noonan for three yards and Doug Moreau for seven. Jim Nance broke through for a 30 yard run in the second quarter, sparing a shutout.
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Hull and Howe Shine as NHL Scores Spring Up
Hockey night features Bobby Hull notching his 23rd career hat trick leading Chicago past Boston 7-4 while Gordie Howe fuels Detroit in a 5-2 win over New York. Dennis Hull adds two goals as St Louis and Philadelphia battle to a 4-4 tie and Claude LaRose scores for Minnesota in a 4-1 win over Oakland.
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Cincinnati Holds Off Knicks in NBA Scoring Rally
Cincinnati Royals overcame a 77-64 deficit to beat the New York Knicks 120-115 as Jerry Lucas tallied 32 and Connie Dierking 21. Wilt Chamberlain Wilt West Elgin Baylor led the Lakers in a 132-118 win. Philadelphia edged Milwaukee 122-117. Atlanta beat Phoenix 121-99.
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Dallas Nips L. A. 114 110 in ABA thriller
Dallas Chaparrals edge Los Angeles Stars 114 to 110 despite four starters fouling out. Cliff Hagan scores five in final 40 seconds, while John Beasley leads Dallas with 27 points. Merv Jackson tops Stars with 23. Denver Rockets beat Miami Floridians 121-113 with Jones on 29 and Wright 25.
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Royals to Play 13 Spring Exhibitions in Fort Myers
The Kansas City Royals, an expansion club in the American League, will hold 13 spring exhibition games at Fort Myers Florida. Their opener is March 6 against the Montreal Expos.
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