Detroit Tigers pitcher Denny McLain suspended by Major League Baseball for involvement in gambling.
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Source: Detroit Free Press & newspaper.com
News on February 19, 1970
Detroit Tigers pitcher Denny McLain is scheduled to meet with baseball commissioner Bowie Kuhn today. Yesterday, McLain appeared before a federal grand jury in Detroit. The grand jury is investigating inter-state gambling.
Source: Lansing State Journal & newspaper.com
News on February 18, 1972
Proposed riverfront stadium in Detroit not counting on Lions. Stadium wasn't built and Lions ended up playing at Pontiac Silverdome beginning in 1975.
Source: Battle Creek Enquirer & newspaper.com
News on February 17, 1944
Detroit Lions owner Fred L. Mandel, Jr. to report for selective service physical examination.
Source: The Escanaba (Michigan) Daily Press & newspaper.com
News on February 15, 1967
Former Detroit Lions running back Tom "The Bomb" Tracy named head coach of the Pontiac Arrows of the Midwest Football League.
Source: Detroit Free Press & newspaper.com
News on February 9, 1960
Several Lions having contract discussions with teams in the Canadian Football League and the new American Football League.
News on February 3, 1953
Detroit Lions' stockholders to meet today. Sources estimate 1952 profits of over $100,000.
Source: Lansing State Journal & newspaper.com
News on January 19, 1966
New York Yankees catcher Elston Howard signs 1966 for $60,000.
Source: Buffalo Evening News & newspaper.com
Baseball News on January 18, 1956
Mickey Mantle returns contract to New York Yankees unsigned. Wants more than $25,000 offered.
Source: Spokane Chronicle & newspapers.com
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