Talk:Frank Lane
According to Grace Comiskey's page, she was owner of the ChiSox in 1955, not Charlie Comiskey Jr. as is listed here. Which is correct? - --Mischa 20:22, 25 Mar 2006 (EST)
According to Bill Veeck, Charles Comiskey's wife left a majority interest specifically to her daughter and a minority to her son. Veeck bought the daughter's part of the team when he bought the White Sox, but never did buy the son's part. --Just me 21:10, 25 Mar 2006 (EST)
Arthur Allyn Jr. assumes ownership of the White Sox after Bill Veeck sells his interests to Allyn. A year later, Chuck Comiskey sells his minority interest in the club to Allyn. June 10, 1961
Bill Veeck and his partners gain majority control of the White Sox after a lengthy court battle with the Comiskey family. December 20, 1958
Controlling interest of the White Sox passes to Grace Comiskey's daughter Dorothy following Comiskey's death. December 10, 1956
A judge awards ownership of the White Sox to Grace Comiskey, widow of J. Louis, denying a petition by the First National Bank of Chicago to seek bids to sell the club. J. Louis Comiskey died on July 18, 1939. February 19, 1940
and the cigar goes to Grace. Sorry, Charley. I'll fix it. --Ron 21:14, 25 Mar 2006 (EST)
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