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Finley, A's Bury Hatchet NEW YORK (AP) Charles Finley and his Kansas City Athletics' players have buried the hatchet and restored, at least temporarily, the serenity of baseball's player-owner relationship. The feud ended Tuesday after 20 hours of unprecedented meetings with Commissioner William D. Eckert when the Major League Player's Association dropped its unfair labor practices charges filed against the controversial Finley. In return, Finley, owner of the A's, agreed not to interfere with the right of his players to air grievances in an orderly manner. Thus, what started as a test case of the labor-management relationship in baseball, with Olympic Track Coach Named LOS ANGELES (AP)-Payton Jordan of Stanford will coach the United States men's track and field team in the 1968 Olympics at Mexico City.

Art Lentz, general manager of the Olympic Committee, announced the appointment of Jordan Monday night. Assisting Jordan will be Stan Wright of Western Illinois, Joe Oelkers, Tulane, Frank Potts, Colorado, and Ted Hayden, Chicago. Bill Bowerman of Oregon was named coordinator of the Olympic high altitude development program for next year. Mike Portanova of Los Angeles was named track team manager of the Olympics. Giants Waive Chuck Mercein NEW YORK (AP) Fullback Chuck Mercein, the New York Giants' leading rusher last season, was placed on waivers by the National Football League club Tuesday.

The move enabled the Giants to get down to the mandatory 40-player limit. Mercein, the Giants' No. 3 draft choice in 1965, gained 328 yards in 94 carries last year and was their fifth leading pass receiver with 27 caught for 152 yards. He also did some field goal kicking. Crawford Sidelined With Tendon Sprain MCGUIRE AFB, N.J.

(AP) Fred Crawford, making his third try to make the roster of the New York Knickerbockers, was sidelined Tuesday with a sprained tendon in his right ankle. The former St. Bonaventure star, stopped by a broken hand last season, will be out of for several days, doctors said. Walt Bellamy, the lone unsigned Knick, is in the area and still dickering with club officials, and Cazzie Russell is due to arrive Wednesday. Roman Line Colts Sold At Keenland LEXINGTON, Ky.

(AP) Two Roman Line colts brought a total $59,000 Tuesday at the Keenland fall yearling sales. Bwamazon farm paid $31,000 for a bay colt by Roman Line out of Dark Complexion for the high price of the afternoon session. The owner was Melvin Carter. A Karsland farm gray colt by Roman Line out of Close Play brought $28,000 from O.T. Hagan.

CCIW Like Augustana should repeat College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin football champion, a poll of coaches of the seven competing teams indicated today. The Vikings weren't picked for worse than a tie for first by any of the coaches of the other six teams and were tabbed to take the top position alone on four ballots. In ranking the teams in 1-2-3-4-5-6 order, coaches didn't include their own teams in the rankings. Augustana totaled points on the basis of six points for a first place, five for second, etc. Carthage, which shared second place with North Central and Illinois Wesleyan a year ago, ranked second with points.

Wesleyan received 26 points, North Central 21, Carroll Millikin and North Park 8. The Pantagraph 13 Bloomington-Normal, Ill. Sept. 13, 1937 Flu Bug Hits Titan Camp Finley indirectly representing the major league owners he has long antagonized, ended quietly in compromise. In a prepared statement, Commissioner Eckert said the parties agreed to settle future differences "by mutual discussion rather than by resorting to news media." Fear of retaliation had led the A's to request the meeting with Eckert, who adjourned the gathering Monday with the avowed purpose of bringing peace before the situation reached the National Labor Relations Board.

The Players Association, represented by its director, attorney Marvin Miller, had accused Finley of threatening and coereing players in trying to get them to withdraw their complaints. The commissioners' statement, however, said Finley denied contemplating "future action against the players or any of them as a consequence of this dispute. "Should a player in the future believe that retaliatory action is being taken against the statement continued, "nothing herein shall interfere with his right to process a grievance." The commissioner also scheduled for review the suspension by Finley of pitcher Lew Krausse. A hearing on that matter was set for Sept. 28.

It was Krausse's, suspension Aug. 18 for an alleged drinking incident on an airplane that touched off a chain reaction of moves which brought into the open the grievances and left the baseball world agog. 34 31 87 34 Redbirds' Deep Defenders Illinois State University's candidates for the defensive Robyn Chapman. secondary gather with backfield coach Gerry Hart, Tresenriter, Jeff former Southern Illinois University star who coached at Zaeske. Third row: Streator High School last year.

In front, left to right: Dan Homoly and Terry McNamara, Steve Rader, Art Newbough, Jim Covert and Redbirds Aerial Defense Ready For Lid Lifter Illinois State pass defense may not have been the only improved area of play last season, but it was way ahead of whatever was in second place. Comparing the Redbirds' 1966 defensive statistics with those compiled by the ill-fated 1965 squad is like comparing a fine wine to vinegar. In 1965, ISU's secondary, was shellshocked by bom- Debusschere Signs DETROIT (AP)- formard Dave Debusschere, who relinquished his coaching duties near the end of last season to devote full time to playing, signed a new five-year contract Tuesday with the Detroit Pistons of the National Basketball Association. Debusschere was in the third year of a $100,000 contract as player-coach. The Pistons said the new pact gives Debusschere $200,000 over the next five years.

Debusschere, who starred at the University of Detroit, now is in his sixth season with the Pistons. He has an over-all average of 15.7 points and hit his career highs both in scoring, 18.2 points, and rebounding, 924, last season. Both Debusschere and Pistons General Manager win Coil said the new contract should spike any talk that either would prefer Debusschere playing elsewhere since he gave up his coaching duties to Dennis Butcher. Bertine Services Will Be Thursday URBANA, Ill. (AP) Funeral services will be held Thursday Bert Bertine, sports editor the Champaign-Urbana Courier, who died Tuesday during heart surgery in Mercy Hospital.

Services will be held at the Renner-Wiloff Chapel in Urbana. Bertine, 54, died while undergoing what hospital authorities termed "a serious but routine operation to relieve a major artery blocked by cholesterol." The University of Illinois graduate joined Courier in 1935 and became the sports editor two years later. He wrote a column called Bert's-I-Views for the Courier. In 1960. Bertine, a native of Mexico City, Mexico was president of the Illinois Associated Press Sports Editor Assocation.

Bertine was married in 1943 to Coaches Augustana Last year the coaches foresaw first place tie between Carthage and Wesleyan, with Augustana tabbed for third, North Central fourth, Carroll fifth, Millikin sixth and North Park seventh All conference teams will open their schedules Saturday, Sent. 16, with non-conference contests. Get the answer on Sports with Bill Walberg on SPORTSCOPE 5:35 6:00 Weekdays WJBC 1230 on your radio dial Comings and goings at Illinois Wesleyan University football practice Tuesday would seem to indicate that a flu bug was still wending its malicious way through the squad. However, the return of five players who missed Monday's workout would indicate that the illnesses aren't as serious as they might be. Absent for the second day were John Thorne, regular fullback, and J.

R. Davis, freshmen end. Thorne was scheduled to be released from Brokaw Hospital today but might be below par physically for the oepner at Elmhurst Saturday. Complicating the problem is the fact that one of those ing Tuesday was Bill Pfeiffer, the No. 2 offensive fullback and a possible starter in the defensive secondary, Also absent Tuesday was Dennis Hieronymus, the freshman halfback from Colfax.

workout featuring defensive maneuvers. They were guard Kent Stromberg, end Bruce Daydif, tackle Jim Hostetler of Normal, halfback Ron Krogh and linebacker Steve McMahon of Clinton. Pro Football Transactions By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS National League NEW YORK-Cut fullback Chuck Mer. cein. CLEVELAND-Cut end Dave ton and defensive back Billy Washing.

ST. LOUIS -Cut defensive end Mike and offensive Williams. Melinkovich, linebacker, Mike Stofolino WASHINGTON-Cut flanker John rell, end Pat Hodgson and guard Tom Goosby, MINNESOTA-Cut tackle Jerry Shay, John Pentecost and linebacker Ron guard row: backfield coach Hart, Jim Wayne Peterson and Ron Werth, Terry Ziemke, Guy (ISU Photo) Zeider, Ex-Big Leaguer, Dies GARRETT, Ind. (AP) Rollie (Polly) Zeider, 83, a major league baseball player early in the century, died Tuesday in Garrett Community Hospital. A native of nearby Auburn, Zeider began his career in organized baseball in 1905 as a pitcher at Springfield, later switching to the infield where he played every position.

He worked his way up via San Francisco to the majors, where he played with the Chicago White Sox, the New York Yankees, the Chicago club of the old Federal League, and the Chicago Cubs. He retired from baseball after the 1924 season. Since then a resident of this area, he operated a tavern in Garrett until retiring in 1959. Cardinals Cut Three From Active Roster ST. LOUIS (AP) The St.

Louis Cardinals cut three players from the roster Tuesday to pare the squad down to the 40- player limit required by the NaRational Football League. Released were defensive end Mike Melinkovich, linebacker Mike Stofolino and offensive tackle Clyde Williams. Japan Trip Planned TOKYO (AP) Six leading U.S. figure skaters, including world champion Peggy Fleming Colorado Springs, will visit Japan next month for a series of exhibitions, the NationSkating Union of Japan said Tuesday. (By Associated Press) Five lettermen returned to MIAMI BEACH, Fla.

-James Beattie, 248, Paul, stopped Levi Forte, practice and took part in a 192, Miami, (7). Skins Cut Three, Roster Now At 40 WASHINGTON (AP) Flanker John Burrell, end Pat Hodgson and offensive guard Tom Goosby were cut by the Washington Redskins Tuesday to reach the 40-player limit for the National Football League opener Sunday against Philadelphia. The Redskins now consist of 31 carry-overs from last year's squad plus five rookies and four players acquired from other teams. Burrell, a six-year veteran from Rice, is in the hospital with an acute back strain and is in traction. The five rookies making the club are fullback Ray McDonald, first draft choice from Idaho State; defensive tackle Spain Musgrove, second choice from Utah State; guard Don Bandy, sixth pick from Tulsa; flanker, kicker and defensive Voice Your Views on SPORTSCOPE 5:35 6:00 Weekdays WJBC 1230 on your radio dial starting duty last fall.

The remaining candidates are' NEXT The season ahead. Smart people pour MILD TO CORBY: WHISKEY -80 PROOF GRAIN NEUTRAL SPIRITS -JAS. BARCLAY 4 LIMITED, PEORIA, ILLINOIS BLENDED Other sophomores working in the secondary are Robyn Chapman (Champaign), Terry Likens (Westchester), Dan McNamara Wayne Peterson, (Villa Park), Jim Tresenriter (Washington) and Ron Zaeske (Highland Park). All have good prospects of playing. The only non-lettered junior in the secondary is Terry Niedzwiecki (Peru), a transfer from Illinois Valley College.

NEW ORLEANS-Claimed back Jim Jordan from Atlanta and offensive tackle Dick Anderson from Baltimore. American League DENVER-Cut tackle Bob Breitenstein and quarterback Scotty Glacken. Fight Results bardments of 1,837 yards and 23 touchdowns by air. Air Patrol Improves Last year the secondary was given special attention by Coach Larry Bitcon. The result: only 823 yards and four touchdowns through the air.

The Redbirds hope to have the same kind of watchful Fifth of Series troling by their defensive backs this season. A good many sophomores may be breaking into the backfield, but State still has three of the leading five defensive backs available. The only loss by graduation was that of Tom Major, now coaching at Le Roy High School. Injuries Hurt Returnees The Redbirds also are without Gerry Sytar, a Batavia junior who is in school but is recovering from injuries suffered in a car accident. Still, they have several proven performers to go with a fine group of sophomore prospects.

One of the returnees, senior Arnie Giles (Nyack, N.Y.), won all-Interstate Conference honors as the roving "strong" safety. Right now he's running behind a trio of sophomores because of missing several early practices, but he is rapidly rounding into shape. Backfield Coach Offers Praise Another returnee, senior Art Newbrough (Highland Park), was the starting "free" safety last season and was outstanding on pass defense. His 48- yard runback of an interception shortly before halftime probably was the game breaker in ISU's upset of Northern Illinois. Still another veteran is junior Jeff Holden (Alton), who has good reactions and saw some newcomers, but backfield coach Gerry Hart thinks they have good ability.

Enthusiastic As a Group "They are inexperienced but enthusiastic as a group," says; Hart, a former star quarterback at Southern Illinois University and later a backfield coach at his alma mater. "Physically, they seem capaof developing into a good secondary. All the men will hit, and they seem to have enough range, speed and Guy Homoly (Elmhurst) and Jim Covert (Highland Park) are listed in the starting defensive halfbacks for this Saturday's opener with the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Homoly, a transfer from Illinois, is also a possible starter at split end on offense. He has plenty of speed, and so does Covert.

Rader Top Candidate The Redbirds list Steve der (Bloomington), Terry Ziemke (Westchester) and Judd Werth (Lincoln) as top candidates at strong safety. Rader, a former Normal ComHart with his aggressiveness. munity star, has impressed The 5-10, 170 pounder one of the top candidates for slot back on offense. Werth has been held back this fall by a knee injury after a fine spring. Sophomore Studded Cast back John Love, seventh choice from North Texas State, and guard Ed Breding, 15th pick from Texas New veterans are Jim Ninowski, backup quarterback received in a trade with Cleveland; running back Gerald Allen, received in a trade with Baltimore, and end and cornerback Dick Smith and linebacker Sid Williams, both picked up on waivers.

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