William H. Locke, who bought the 2nd-place Phils earlier this year, dies. His cousin William Baker will succeed him.

On August 14, 1913 — William H. Locke, who bought the 2nd-place Phils earlier this year, dies. His cousin William Baker will succeed him.

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