NL Rejects Major Padres Sale Bid At Winter Meetings
The National League rejected approval of a proposed sale of the San Diego Padres to a Los Angeles group led by Majoris Everett after a 9-3 vote. The decision leaves the franchise in San Diego for now and hints at possible future interest from other buyers or league operation.
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Padres
Los Angeles
Have Trea
Majoris Everett
C. Arnhalt Smith
Chi Fee- Tey
National League
San Diego
Neil Papiano
Feeney
Everett
Ably
Phil Wrigley
Chicago Cubs
Horace Stoneham
San Francisco Giants
Buzzie Bavast
Everett Group
Washington
Jon Danzansky
Liva
Eversett
Hollywood
Calif
Dowie Kul
Iuba
Los Angeles Group
Len
Kuhn
Simpson named NFL's MVP by AP panel
O J Simpson, Buffalo Bills star, was named NFL Most Valuable Player by the Associated Press. He rushed for 2,003 yards, breaking Jim Brown's record, and credited his offensive line and teammates for the achievement. He noted plans to carry the ball more and praised adjustments by rule and coaching staff.
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Jack Stevenson
LOS Angeles
Simpson
Associated Press
National Football League
Tut Wa
Buffalo
Jim Brown
Lon Saban
Act
Witchur
Reggie McKennie
Donnie Green
Stuce Jarvis
Guy
Dave Foley
Julie Hedl
Tarold
Tally Jackson
Rams
Montler
Soley
Ished
Miami
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New England Patriots
Balon
Weltimore Colts
Inj Simpstp
Southern California
Weekend High School Sports Slate
A fragmented Friday and Saturday schedule lists games across multiple teams and venues. Jett competes at J.C. West and West faces Jett while Linn Mar meets Regina, Prairie battles Lasalle, and Marion hosts Vinton. Other matchups include Anamosa at Marion and Wash Valley at Central Marina.
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Ellawwood
Muscating
Wash
Kennedy
Rettendar
Jett
J.C. West
Linn Mar
Regina
Be Prairie
Lasalle
Ana
Brairlepils
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Manuekela
West
Wert Haltendar
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Williams takes nonbaseball post with MacArthur
Dick Williams, barred by Oakland owner Finley from baseball, accepts an assistant role with Florida billionaire John MacArthur. Williams plans a temporary break from baseball, while MacArthur hopes to release him if he wins his contract dispute. Reggie Jackson comments noted but Williams says he won’t rejoin the A’s.
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Palm Beach
Ila
iDick Willams
Williams
MacArthur
Charles C. Finley
A’s
New York Yankees
Oakland
Finley
Joe Cronin
Reggie Jackson
Reggie
Crouin
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Yankees
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Town AAU Cage Meet Set Feb 24 March 1
Marshalltown hosts the Town State Amateur Alliance basketball tournament with 16 teams Feb 24 to Mar 1 as part of AP coverage. Jackie Smith of St. Louis linked to Legion Guardsmen honors amid a busy slate. Miami Cardinals and Don Shula note Warfield hamstring concerns for Super Bowl VII.
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Jim Hart
Jackie Smith
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Miami
Cardinals
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Legion
Louis Baseball Writers
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Paul ‘Warfield
Shula
Warfield
Red Peppers By Gus Schrader
Eddie Podolak and other Iowa figures join a Schick Super Bowl tourney in Houston with talks of downslope skiing and Miami’s edge over Minnesota. The piece weaves anecdotes about Podolak, Bench, Maher, and other Iowa connections as they prepare for Super Bowl VIII, noting weather and travel details and teasing future interviews.
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Rio Grande Valley
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Aspen
Calo
Johnny Bench
Cincinnati Reds
Eddie Salt
Jim Tanborg
Johnny
Podolak
Texas Cnties
Tynean
Dave Maher
Kansas City
Chiefs
Vikings
Hank Straw
Bench
Hawkeye
Iowa City St. Mary's
Dave
Osco
Cedar Rapids
Chicago
Osen
Warner-Lambert Co
Iowa City
Bunky
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