[luckymann]

I’m disappointed and saddened but not surprised when Oscar Charleston decides to void the remainder of his contract. He signed a long-term deal that is cheap by current standards and we had pretty much convinced ourselves this would happen. We offer both him and Wilbur their QO, which each subsequently declines.

A few other players also need action taken. We exercise the options over Rube Bressler, Les Mann and Ralph Comstock but not Oliver Marcell.

Our 1B Coach Dave Drew retires.

The White Sox cut skipper John Taber, as do the Giants with Otis Clymer.

Once again we lose some legends of the game to retirement. These include Jose Mendez, Eustaquio Pedroso, Frank Baker, Ben Taylor, Amos Strunk, Del Pratt, Claude Hendrix, Heinie Groh and of course Smoky Joe Williams. The HOF ballot in 5 years will be a busy one indeed. Former Pirates Vin Campbell and Louis Drucke also call it a day.

The Browns extend veteran SS Harry Spratt’s contract for another 2 years / $18,000.