Fleer has apparently been quietly looking to unload some assets for several months.
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Fleer and Donruss finally won a court injunction in 1981 and began operating as equals of Topps.
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German presence irritated the American blockade, most especially because the German fleer clearly outnumbers the American fleet of six small warships.
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Fugitive: someone who flees from an uncongenial situation; "fugitives from the sweatshops"
To smirk contemptuously
Contempt expressed by mockery in looks or words
The Fleer Corporation, founded by Frank H. Fleer in 1885, was the first company to successfully manufacture bubblegum; it remained a family-owned enterprise until it was taken private in 1989. In 1992, Fleer was sold to the comic-book empire Marvel Entertainment Group, Inc. for $265 million. ...
A leading sports card manufacturer. Originally produced football, basketball and baseball cards. Owned by Rite Aid, the company resumed business in 1981 after years of inactivity.