The International League accepts the open draft imposed by the major leagues. Until this time, the top minor leagues could control their players and refuse to sell them.

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The International League accepts the open draft imposed by the major leagues. Until this time, the top minor leagues could control their players and refuse to sell them.

The Boston Braves release veteran pitcher Johnny Cooney. He had held out in 1930, insisting he could bat well enough to stay. After several years in the minors, Cooney will return to the National League as a Braves outfielder and be runner-up to batting champ Pete Reiser in 1940.

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The Boston Braves release veteran pitcher Johnny Cooney. He had held out in 1930, insisting he could bat well enough to stay. After several years in the minors, Cooney will return to the National League as a Braves outfielder and be runner-up to batting champ Pete Reiser in 1940.

Another Oakland Oaks star, Buzz Arlett, long coveted by Major League teams and long withheld by Oakland, is sold to the Philadelphia Phillies.

Another Oakland Oaks star, Buzz Arlett, long coveted by Major League teams and long withheld by Oakland, is sold to the Philadelphia Phillies.

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Another Oakland Oaks star, Buzz Arlett, long coveted by Major League teams and long withheld by Oakland, is sold to the Philadelphia Phillies.