Veeck Keeps White Sox Alive With Late Deals
New White Sox owner Bill Veeck closes four key deals in the final minutes to secure the 1976 season. One arrangement involves the St Louis Cardinals while Hollywood Florida is tied to the talks, ensuring fan optimism and selling scorecards for the coming year.
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Seattle still waits as AL acts on Veeck deals
The American League settled only one major issue at winter meetings by awarding the franchise to Bill Veeck. Seattle remains in court scheduled for Jan. 12 over the league’s 1969 move to Milwaukee. The Giants sale deadline nears and other trades reshape Dallas teams with Veeck orchestrating a flurry before the deadline.
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