Bribery Charges Dropped Against Seattle Players
Bribery charges against Charlie Williams and Peter Phillips Jr. have been dropped while both face a federal grand jury appearance. Leo Casale in California remains charged. the Jan. 22 SU Idaho game sparked the probe. Phillips and Williams were expelled for failing to report a bribe attempt.
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Economic worries of the race and team moves noted
The quote discusses progress in access to spending money while highlighting broader economic problems facing the race. St Petersburg remains the only city with two clubs as the Yankees move to Fort Lauderdale, shifting operations to the East.
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Cardinals, Mets shift to new stadiums and Fort Lauderdale inn
The article notes the Cardinals long stay while the Yankees move to a new stadium and a plush inn at Fort Lauderdale. It cites economic factors and Miami proximity influencing Dan Topping to relocate as the Mets establish a housing area for players since their inception.
Segregation Problems Of Spring Training Have Faded Away
In Florida all big league clubs now live under one roof sharing dining facilities. Segregation issues that troubled spring training years ago have faded, with teams housed together in hotels or integrated camps across cities like St Petersburg Tampa Bradenton Clearwater Cocoa Lakeland and Pompano Beach.
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