Judge orders Braves back to Milwaukee or face fines
Milwaukee Circuit Judge Elmer W. Roller ruled the Braves must return to Milwaukee by May 18 unless an expansion franchise is granted for 1967 by May 16. The decision cites violations of Wisconsin antitrust law and imposes fines for each NL club plus court costs, signaling a landmark antitrust victory for Milwaukee over baseball.
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Dodgers President OMalley reacts to court ruling on 1967 expansion
Walter O'Malley, Dodgers president, called the court decision ordering Braves back from Atlanta and NL expansion to Milwaukee in 1967 utterly impossible to comply with. He said the team will be guided by their attorneys in litigation as others in baseball weighed next steps.
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Reds Open Season With Roadsetbacks And Postponement
Cincinnati grapples with a string of three straight losses to start the season amid a spring record seen as weak. The Reds postponed again and will not play at home until April when they host Philadelphia. Don Heffner plans to start Sammy Ellis in Philadelphia while Milt Pappas exits the rotation.
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