Boston Red Sox and Cleveland Indians make a seven-player deal involving star first baseman George “Tioga” Burns

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    On January 7, 1924, the Boston Red Sox and Cleveland Indians make a seven-player deal involving star first baseman George “Tioga” Burns. A .328 batter in 1923, Burns joins second baseman Chick Fewster and catcher Al Walter in heading to the Indians, while catcher Steve O’Neill, second baseman Bill Wambsganss, outfielder Joe Connolly…