Trades Drive Early Moves At 1973 Winter Meetings
Baseball executives push right and left handers in swift deals as the 1973 winter meetings open. Nelson Briles and Ross Grimsley move among early trades while Cincinnati, Baltimore, and the Angels reshape rosters. Controversy swirls over Oakland owner Finley and the Padres sale as league tensions rise.
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Santo blocks Cubs trade to Angels in dramatic stand
Ron Santo refused a midseason deal announced at Houston meetings. The Cubs reportedly agreed to trade Santo for Rudy May and Bob Oliver, but Santo, a 10 year veteran, exercised his right to veto the move. He said he wished to remain with Chicago, even amid talk he might join the White Sox, and defended his 14 years with the Cubs as a positive relationship.
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Joe Mooshil
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Sugar Bowl meet decides nation's champ title
The article notes disputed selections for the national championship and Rose Bowl reps, citing coaches such as Woody Hayes and Rip Engle. It highlights Notre Dame’s 104 season finish, Ohio State is chosen for the Rose Bowl, and John Wayne receiving the Gold Medal Award. It also lists College Football Hall of Fame inductees and scholar athletes for 1973 including Harmon, Gradishar, Casper, and Weese among others.
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Woody Hayes
Methodist
The
Frosty Anderson
Nebraska
Rick Bland
Colorado
Dave Blandino
Pitt
Dave Casper
Dave Gallagher
Michigan
Randy Gradishar
Mark Harmon
UCLA
Jim “Jj” Jennings
Rutgers
Pat Kelly
Texas
Mark Markovich
Penn State
Norris Weese
Mississippi
Finny Plays Hockey Despite Ban Lift For Girls
Finny, encouraged by a last year’s ban lift, plans to join hockey but encounters mixed feelings. Her mother Jerrine Johnston notes Finny’s preference for hockey and her athletic talent, while a coach or observer says boy teammates have accepted her based on ability.
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Jerrine Johnston
Finny
Halliburton Seeks Technicians for Texarkana Interviews
Halliburton Services will interview candidates at the Master Host Inn on December 8 and 9 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. No appointment needed. Contact Felix Moody in Conference Room E or write to Duncan at the firm for other hours. Wires welcome.
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Halliburton Services
Highway 67 East
Texarkana
Felix Moody
Duncan
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