A federal judge rules in favor of Grace Comiskey, whos ownership of the Chicago White Sox was challanged
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A federal judge rules in favor of Grace Comiskey, whos ownership of the Chicago White Sox was challanged

ByTom

A federal judge rules in favor of Grace Comiskey, who became owner of the Chicago White Sox after the death of her husband John Louis Comiskey in 1939, helping her keep control of the team. The widow needed to go to court because the First National Bank of Chicago, the trustee of the estate, wanted to sell the team because there was no specific instruction in her spouse’s will that she should take control of the franchise.

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Chicago Cubs owner William Wrigley dies at the age of 70

ByThis Day in Baseball

On January 26, 1932, Chicago Cubs owner William Wrigley dies at the age of 70 in Phoenix, Arizona. Wrigley had owned the team since 1919. Wrigley’s son Philip inherits controlling interest in both the Cubs and the minor league Los Angeles Angels of the Pacific Coast League. He will leave most of the daily operations to…

Browns owner Phil Ball is struck on the cheek, giving him a mild concussion and requiring 4 stitches

Browns owner Phil Ball is struck on the cheek, giving him a mild concussion and requiring 4 stitches

ByThis Day in Baseball

On June 11, 1922 Insisting on another start‚ Urban Shocker is again beaten by the Yankees‚ 8 – 4. New York scores 3 in the 7th on a walk‚ 3 hits‚ and a Ken Williams throwing error. Gene Robertson‚ a substitute, adds the game’s topper in the 7th when he lifts a high fly behind the Browns’ dugout and the ball strikes owner Phil Ball on…

Boston Red Sox owner Harry Frazee says his team will deal any player except Harry Hooper

Boston Red Sox owner Harry Frazee says his team will deal any player except Harry Hooper

ByThis Day in Baseball

1919 – One day after secretly working out a deal to sell Babe Ruth to the New York Yankees, Boston Red Sox owner Harry Frazee says his team will deal any player except Harry Hooper. But Hooper will be sent to the Chicago White Sox after the 1920 season.

Former major league right-hander Clark Griffith becomes a club owner when he joins forces with Philadelphia grain broker William Richardson

Former major league right-hander Clark Griffith becomes a club owner when he joins forces with Philadelphia grain broker William Richardson

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Former major league right-hander Clark Griffith, who owns 19% of the Senators, becomes a club owner when he joins forces with Philadelphia grain broker William Richardson, who purchased 40% in the franchise. The two quickly came to an agreement that allowed Griffith to vote Richardson’s shares as well, all but assuring his election as the team president.