Finally cut loose by the New York Giants, for whom he refused to play in 1930 in a season-long holdout over salary terms, two-time National League batting champ Edd Roush returns to the Cincinnati Reds.

ByTom February 27, 1931October 21, 2023

Finally cut loose by the New York Giants, for whom he refused to play in 1930 in a season-long holdout over salary terms, two-time National League batting champ Edd Roush returns to the Cincinnati Reds.

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E.S. Barnard, recently reappointed American League president, dies at 57. He had succeeded Ban Johnson in 1927.

ByThis Day in Baseball February 27, 1931October 21, 2023

E.S. Barnard, recently reappointed American League president, dies at 57. He had succeeded Ban Johnson in 1927.

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Day: February 27, 1931

Finally cut loose by the New York Giants, for whom he refused to play in 1930 in a season-long holdout over salary terms, two-time National League batting champ Edd Roush returns to the Cincinnati Reds.

E.S. Barnard, recently reappointed American League president, dies at 57. He had succeeded Ban Johnson in 1927.

Start Listieng to Classic Baseball Broadcasts (1934 - 1973)

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