Robert E. Short, Democratic National Committee treasurer, buys majority ownership of the Washington Senators 

Robert E. Short, Democratic National Committee treasurer, buys majority ownership of the Washington Senators 

Robert E. Short, Democratic National Committee treasurer, buys majority ownership of the Washington Senators for $10 million. James Lemon will retain 15 to 20 percent. The controversial Short will move the Senators to Texas after the 1971 season.