Whether Nixon actually refused to shake hands with San Franciscans is debatable, but he said as much on one of the White House tapes. He also stated his dislike of "All in the Family," noting that he believed Rob Reiner's character was bisexual.
That's a great behind-the-scenes photo from the cover shoot. Paul and George wait impatiently while John smokes a cigarette and Ringo drinks ... perfume?
Excellent analysis by Larry and Lovey but I think the filmmakers want us to believe she dropped it on purpose. They show Dottie getting mowed down at home by another opponent earlier in the film and she has no trouble holding onto the ball.
A League of Their Own is rarely ranked among the greatest baseball movies, but it is just as coherent and well-acted as any non-"chick" films in that category.