The commissioner moved back and took his place behind the desk.

Finally, the commissioners will take a vote that is roughly equivalent to a civil indictment.

"They're scared that the commissioner will take action against them if they stand up," Wyche said.

"This is what made the commissioner sit up and take notice."

The commissioner took 10 minutes to go over the offers, then gave his decision.

The commissioner was taking a flat board that his chauffeur handed him.

If anyone else in baseball admitted such an illegal act, Vincent said, the commissioner could take action against him.

After that meeting, the commissioners will take the information back to the college presidents.

The sixth commissioner took no position on the issue.

"The commissioner takes each case on its own merits and would never let personal feelings get in the way of his decision," Browne said.