FTC RULES AGAINST PHOENIX CARD COLLECTIBLE COMPANY

     The FTC acted against a Phoenix-based sports collectible
outfit, operating as both the Universal Card Company and All Pro
Sports, for "fraudulently telemarketing sports cards" as short-
range, "can't-miss investments."  For example, the $3,700
investment, the company claimed, would return $6,000 in 3 months
(Phil Mushnick, N.Y. POST, 3/1).
     BASEBALL PUSH: Six major baseball card manufacturers,
Donruss, Fleer, Pacific, Pinnacle, Topps and Upper Deck, and reps
of the MLBPA and MLB will hold a press conference tomorrow at
Mickey Mantle's restaurant in NYC to "show appreciation for
baseball fans and collectors" (MLB/MLBPA).  The details of the
announcement were not made public.