Veeck Group Approved as White Sox Owners in Major League Deal
Bill Veeck returns to baseball with a 40 member group winning approval to purchase the Chicago White Sox for 9.75 million with 80 percent owned by investors including Hank Greenberg and Bill DeWitt. Veeck becomes team president at 65000 yearly while Allyn retains 20 percent. The sale required 3 quarters support after two ballots at the winter meetings amid questions on working capital and subscription pledges.
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National League weighs Giants fate amid San Francisco lease talks
NL President Charles Feeney said owners aim to decide the Giants' status today after City of San Francisco actions and a long Candlestick Park lease. Walter O Malley doubted an overnight Giants sale and noted possible liability. Toronto interests backed a 12.5 million bid, while Seattle antitrust case regarding AL move looms for January. Trade activity continued with seven deals involving 22 players.
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Phillies Add Jim Kaat as Ozark Sees Title Run
Phillies manager Danny Ozark says the acquisition of lefty Jim Kaat, 20 game winner with the White Sox, positions Philadelphia to win the NL pennant. The trade includes Mike Buskey and three young prospects Dick Ruthven Roy Thomas and Alan Bannister. California Angels add Jim Spencer and 100000 from Texas Rangers for Bill Singer.
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Rams Owner Backs Bills Boss in Officials Dispute
Rams owner Carroll Rosenbloom endorses Buffalo Bills owner Ralph Wilson paying fines over disputed calls in a playoff chase. Wilson criticized two officiating decisions by head linesman Jerry Bergman affecting Bills and Cardinals games. The episode sparks debate on NFL officiating and pay.
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Goalie Finally Gets Chance to Play at Montreal
Wayne Thomas finally played for the Toronto Maple Leafs at the Forum, stopping 35 shots in a 3-3 tie with the Montreal Canadiens. Jacques Lemaire and Guy Lafleur scored for Montreal, while Lanny McDonald and others contributed for Toronto in a busy NHL night.
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Celtics Veteran Nellie Lifts Celtics Over Bucks
Boston beat Milwaukee 111-98 as 35 year old 13 year NBA veteran Don Nelson led a blistering fourth quarter with 10 points after a slow start. Coach Heinsohn praised the performance while Nelson downplayed the slump and pledged to help the team. The win came alongside Phoenix over Houston 105-91, Kansas City 100-94 over Atlanta, and Seattle 99-79 over Chicago.
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Maryland Defeats Georgia Tech 93 to 65 in Strong Display
Maryland surges to 5-0 behind balanced scoring led by Steve Sheppard and Larry Gibson. John Lucas contributions and a swarming defense overwhelm Georgia Tech, while top teams Arizona Nevada-Las Vegas Kentucky Michigan also post wins in a busy midweek slate.
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Lancers Buckeye Clash Nets First Big Games of Year
Nelsonville York hosts Federal Hocking in a TVC opener as teams across the Southeastern Ohio Athletic League face early tests. Gallipolis Ironton lead the TVL while North Gallia holds the lone unbeaten mark in the Southern Valley Conference.
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