Billy Evans quits as American League umpire to becomes business manager (effectively the first General Manager) of the Cleveland Indians following the purchase of the club by a group headed by Alva Bradley.

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On November 28, 1927 — Billy Evans quits as American League umpire to becomes business manager (effectively the first General Manager) of the Cleveland Indians following the purchase of the club by a group headed by Alva Bradley.

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