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of that money from the players. I mean, they rigged the signing of free agents. They got caught. They paid $ 280 million to the players. And I think that’s polluted labor relations in baseball ever since it happened. I think it’s the reason
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to take a controversial stance and stick with it" even if it was against public opinion. Vincent also "didn't see himself as a lackey whose job it was to massage the owner’s egos and do their bidding".
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on July 1, 1990, despite the White Sox winning the game 4-0) played for the visiting team, the White Sox never batted in the ninth inning and Hawkins lost the credit for a no-hitter.
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2074:"World Series Hits a Single in Ratings"
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2102:"The Great Lakes Gang Sink Vincent"
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2018:Newhan, Ross (September 10, 1993).
1917:. BH Media Group, Inc. June 7, 1991
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1885:"Howe's 'Lifetime Ban' Lifted"
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1184:Election Integrity Act of 2021
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