For distinguished commentary, Three thousand dollars ($3,000).
Los Angeles Times , by Jim Murray
For his sports columns.
Finalists
Nominated as finalists in Commentary in 1990:
Richard Cohen
For his columns on national issues.
Walter Goodman
For his columns about television.
The Jury
The Jury
William A. Hilliard(Chair)
Editor, The Oregonian
William B. Ketter
Vice President & Editor, The Patriot Ledger, Quincy, Mass.
Murray B. Light
Editor and Senior Vice President, The Buffalo News
Christopher Peck
Managing Editor, Spokesman-Review and Spokane (Wash.) Chronicle
Rhea Wilson
Associate Editor, McClatchy Newspapers
Winners in Commentary
Clarence Page
For his provocative columns on local and national affairs.
Dave Barry
For his consistently effective use of humor as a device for presenting fresh insights into serious concerns.
Charles Krauthammer
For his witty and insightful columns on national issues.
Jimmy Breslin
For columns which consistently champion ordinary citizens.
1990 Prize Winners
Allan Temko
For his architecture criticism.
Tom Toles
For his work during the year as exemplified by the cartoon "First Amendment."