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Hartnett Out as Cubs Manager Ends Gabby’s Long Cubs Career
Chicago sports writer recounts Charles Leo Hartnett’s 10 year Cubs run ending with his firing by P. K. Wrigley. The piece notes Wrigley’s controversial rationale, Hartnett’s limited squads during wars, and fan reaction as the team dropped to second division. Also mentions golf hall of fame plans and other baseball notes.
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