Free agent frenzy tops 100 million at winter meetings
At Rosemont Illinois executives push spending as George Bell lands a three year Cubs deal and Bob Welch draws heavy interest from A's White Sox Red Sox and Tigers. Offers hover around 12 to 16 million over four years with teams debating limits and collusion implications.
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Cubs add Bell as run producer in early bid
Chicago acquires George Bell amid six-team pursuit as Cubs aim to bolster lineup. Bell, a three time All Star, adds left field appeal with a $12.6 million four year contract and a $1.5 million signing bonus. Pirates sign Zane Smith to bolster rotation with four year deal.
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Tyson Mantra Quietly Defends Heavyweight Title Bid
Mike Tyson says he is unfazed by the Douglas upset and will defend his status as top heavyweight. He meets Alex Stewart at Atlantic City Convention Center in a 10 round bout while Razor Ruddock, Mike Rouse, and Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. also appear on the card. Stewart, 26-1 with 26 knockouts, aims to derail Tyson as Tyson maintains he remains champion in a state of mind.
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Army Navy tilt still stirs goose bumps, Chaump says
Navy coach George Chaump compares the emotion of the Army Navy game to Lycoming Allegheny Division III title games. He notes the spectacle and pride remain high, while downplaying the rivalry's uniqueness in emotion.
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Army Navy clash mirrors historic rivalry shift
Navy seeks a fifth win this season as Army hosts with a 6 point edge for the Cadets. Navy captain Alton Grizzard leads a 5-5 Middies squad aiming to secure its first winning season since 1982. Army counters with Mike Mayweather and quarterback William McMillian as Chaump notes parity and stakes.
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NHL expands with Ottawa and Tampa joining in 1992
The NHL approved expansion to 28 teams by 1992-93, adding Ottawa Senators returning to the league and Tampa Bay Lightning in Florida. Bruce Firestone pledged tears of joy as Ottawa plans a downtown 10,000 seat arena before a new 22,000 seat venue, while Tampa secures Japanese financing for an 18,500 seat arena.
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NASCAR announces pit stop safety rules for 1991
NASCAR president Bill France Jr unveiled new pit road procedures to reduce crashes after a spate of incidents including a fatal injury to Bill Elliott crew member Mike Rich. Cars will be designated odd or even by starting position, with tire changes restricted during cautions and a single green flag lap required before odd or even pit windows reopen.
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