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NOVEMBER
1949

Tuesday, November 1st

IN THE NEWS: Gillette buys the World Series television rights for $1.37 million, the money to be dedicated to the players pension fund.

Friday, November 18th

IN THE NEWS: NL batting leader (.342) Jackie Robinson is picked for the NL MVP award.

Monday, November 21st

IN THE NEWS: Bill Veeck sells the Indians for $2.2 million to a local syndicate headed by Ellis Ryan. Hank Greenberg will be general manager.

Friday, November 25th

IN THE NEWS: Ted Williams, who lost the Triple Crown when his batting average was .0002 below that of George Kell, wins the MVP vote in a landslide. Phil Rizzuto and Joe Page finish 2nd and 3rd in the voting.

Saturday, November 26th

IN THE NEWS: The Japanese Central League is joined by the Pacific League.