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• 4 PAGE 16-PLAINDEALER-WENESDAY, AUGUST 2, 1972 4 McCLORY A REPORTS F\̂ om Washington The most competitive ac­ tivities in America are tit the same time controlled by the most anti-competitive businesses -- professional sports. The- rigid limit on professional baseball- and football teams, th» so-called "reserve clause" which vir­ tually indentures players to particular teams, and even the limitations on transfers of clubs from one city to another, are flagrant examples of practices inimical to our competitive private enterprise system. The historic basis for professional baseball's exemption from the anti-trust laws was a 1922 case decided by the U.S. Supreme Court in which the late Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes declared in unanimous decision that "exhibitions of baseball were purely state affairs" ~ and were neither "interstate" nor "commerce." The effect of that decision was to relieve con­ stitutionally the business of professional baseball from compliance with the federal anti-trust laws (The Sherman and Clayton Acts). Subsequent challenges by players seeking to escape the binding provisions of the "reserve clause" were litigated and ultimately settled in the 1940's and 1950's. However, this litigation spurred efforts in the Congress to place professional baseball under the antitrust laws. But none of the measures presented to the Congress ever was enacted. In 1953, ap­ proximately one year after Congress decided to take no action, the Supreme Court in the case of Toolson v. New York Yankees said, in effect, that it would abide by the anti-trust exemption granted in its 1922 decision-until Congress un­ dertook to act. But the only action which Congress ever took was in 1966 when it granted to professional football the same exemption from antitrust legislation that was enjoyed by professional baseball under the 1922 and 1953 Supreme Court decisions. In addition, restrictions were placed on the transmission by radio and television of professional football games. Recently, the Congress has been pressured to grant similar exemption to professional basketball. It is contended that unless such action is taken by Congress, most of the professional basketball clubs will go broke. Last month, the U.S." Supreme Court decided the case of Curt Flood who was earning $90,000 a year as a St. Louis Cardinal outfielder, when he was traded to the Philadelphia Phillies without his consent. He asked to be relieved from his obligation to play with the Phillies and sought to bargain for a job with other major league teams. \frhen this request was denied, Curt Flood filed a court action charging that professional baseball violated the antitrust laws. In refusing to upset its earlier decisions, the Supreme Court again declared that, since Congress had acquiesced in the exemption of professional baseball, the sport was entitled to the benefit of the earlier Supreme Court rulings. Indeed, the majority of the court declared quite bluntly: "If there is an inconsistency or illogic...it is an* inconsistency and illogic of long-standing that is to be remedied by the Congress and not by this Court." In response to that charge, the Congress is taking up a series of bills - all designed to resolve the antitrust dilemma surrounding professional sports. A measure proposed by Congressman Emanuel Celler of New York would subject all professional sports - including professional baseball - to the Sherman Antitrust Act. However, other measures would exempt various ac­ tivities of professional sports from such Federal antitrust legislation -- such as (a) legalizing the reserve clause, (b) permitting a limit on the number of clubs participating in professional sports leagues, (c) authorizing mergers of competing sports leagues, and (d) several other anti­ competitive practices. 4 The owners of professional sports teams and many prominent managers and players agree that the survival of professional sports as viable economic enterprises depends upon prompt action by the Congress. Many outstanding sports personalities Jwill be among the witnesses^before the House Judiciary Committee - upon which this Member of Congress serves. It seems most paradoxical that the Congress should be required to condone the anti-competitive practices of the professional sports business while in the sports arenas, and on the playing fields of the nation, we may continue to witness the hotly The Animal Is King For 5-Day Fair When the McHenry County Fair, opens at 9 a.m. "Wed- nesday, Aug. 2, the spotlight swings to the livestock arena - competitive actions of teams and players. While many have been satisfied for the Supreme Court to umpire this contest, it seems, indeed, that the Court has successfully referred the decision to the Congress. to the animals so watchfully groomed, fed and cared for by the 4-H boys and girls in McHenry county. Many of the entries will compete in the Junior and-or Senior open class shows, joining the large number of entries brought to the McHenry County Fair from throughout northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin for this outstanding open show this year. The spotlight will pause periodically to highlight the beauty contest, tractor pull, snowmobile racing and harness racing, but ultimately and throughout most of the fair, the animal is king! Since McHenry county is a large dairy county, the dairy show will be" one of the' dominating areas. Open class prize money alone in dairying totals $4,708. Beef prize money totals $3,160, while sheep exhibitors can win $2,340 - to indicate a few categories. The 4-H members will be vying for ribbons and trophies - - and acknowledgement of their success. While showing, they expect to learn by observation and by the comment of the judges. Showmanship com­ petition is another way these young people learn. The rate- of-gain competition among beef feeders is another good measurement of achievement.. A look at thejpir book em­ phasizes the scope and variety of livestock cttpjpetition. Dairy, beef cattle, sheep and goats Judging most open classes in livestock starts Friday and concludes Saturday. The 4-H Livestock Auction at 1 p.m- Saturday is another feature of beef cattle, sheep and goats, Saturday is anoiner ieawuc «» horse and pony show for 4-H the Livestock facet of the fair, members, swine, poultry, Widespread buying suppwtea i i ivi i iuvt 9) o n i t iV) pvmn j ) rabbits, and pigeons-as a quick summary. Livestock judging begins at 9 a.m. the first day - Wednesday - with the 4-H sheep judging. Judging 4-H colored breeds in dairying occupies the first afternoon. Ea^h day finds judging taking place, and the Hansen pavilion is an ideal spot to hold these competitive classes and provide a place for spectators to observe carefully. by the public makes this a good event each year. Her Guide Mrs. Williams had just re­ turned from abroad. "Did you go to Rome?" asked a friend. "I really don't know, my dear." replied the traveler. 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