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Bill Dineen switchs from Beaneaters (Braves) to crosstown (Red Sox)

ByTom

Bill Dineen, who has averaged nearly 18 wins over the past two seasons for the NL’s Beaneaters (Braves), signs with the year-old Boston Americans (Red Sox). The 24 year-old right-hander, known as ‘Big Bill,’ will win 20 or more contests for the next three years for the cross-town rivals in the upstart American League.

John Montgomery Ward, who has not played or managed for the last two seasons, objects to being reserved by the New York Giants

John Montgomery Ward, who has not played or managed for the last two seasons, objects to being reserved by the New York Giants

ByThis Day in Baseball

1896 – Long before Marvin Miller and Curt Flood attacked the reserve clause, John Montgomery Ward, who has not played or managed for the last two seasons, objects to being reserved by the New York Giants. At the National League meeting in February, his appeal is upheld, and Ward becomes a free agent.