The A’s sell pitcher Boardwalk Brown, 17 – 13 last year, to the Yankees. New York also brings back Birdie Cree by sending Bill Holden and cash to Baltimore (IL) in exchange. Birdie hit .348 in 1911 and .332 next season before injuring his leg. He slumped to .272 last year and was sold to Baltimore, but he will hit .309 in 77 games this year.

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On July 6, 1914, The A’s sell pitcher Boardwalk Brown, 17 – 13 last year, to the Yankees. New York also brings back Birdie Cree by sending Bill Holden and cash to Baltimore (IL) in exchange. Birdie hit .348 in 1911 and .332 next season before injuring his leg. He slumped to .272 last year and was sold to Baltimore, but he will hit .309 in 77 games this year.

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Baseball Reference July 6