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Newspaper
Austin American
Location
Austin, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1949
Page
27
A wave of deals crosses the majors as the New York Giants and Boston Braves swap six players and take part cash. Key moves include Willard Marshall Gordon Kerr and Sam Webb to Boston for Alvin Dark and Eddie Stanky.
New York Giants manager Leo Durocher replaces the 1947 home run core that set a league mark with a speed oriented group. Willard Marshall Sid Gordon Buddy Kerr and Sam Webb were traded to Boston in exchange for Alvin Dark and Ed Stanky as the club shifts to a faster, more versatile style.
Eddie Stanky expresses happiness to rejoin Leo Durocher as a Dodgers figure. He notes a trade move to the Boston Braves via New York Giants links and claims loyalty to managers he has played for over his 15 year career. He also says he was stabbed in the back.
At a joint meeting in New York the American and National Leagues settled on striking the bonus rule from the rule book while the NL pushed to keep it. Minor Leagues will vote by mail. Chandler’s salary rose to 65000 for his term through 1952. Playoff formats were adjusted with the AL keeping a one game playoff and the NL two of three. Disabled list time dropped to 30 days. A rule allows signing high school graduates. colleges will be contacted only after graduation. Major trades included Willard Marshall Sid Gordon Buddy Kerr and Sammy Webb to the Braves for Alvin Dark and Ed Stanky. Gerry Priddy moved to Detroit for Lou Kretlow and cash. Ed Majeski to Chicago White Sox for Ed Rumors. Cardinals discuss swapping a pitcher for Stan Rojek or Pete Castiglione with Pittsburgh.
Eddie Kazak lauds the St Louis Cardinals acquisition of outfielder Harry Walker calling him a fast left handed hitter and a menace on bunts. Kazak notes Northey and Klein as new teammates and reflects on how the move shifts outfield balance with Musial Slaughter. He also mentions Alvin Dark’s Giants trade and his own ankle recovery.
Boston Red Sox catcher George Birdie Tebbetts, 34, announced he will enter New England Baptist Hospital in Boston for a three day observation starting Sunday. He called it not serious and said the checkup is routine.
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