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PhillieFever · 07-05-2009, 06:34 PM

Highlanders Ship Chase To Washington As Gambling Allegations Swirl
February 29,1908

New York,New York-Following allegations of possible involvement with underworld figures,as well as game fixing and gambling,Hal Chase has been the focus of several inquiries by local law enforcement as well as the offices of Major League Baseball.Finally though,the Highlanders have had enough.The very talented first baseman was traded today to the Washington Senators for veteran catcher John Warner,a lifetime .249 hitter.As for the 25 year old Chase,this could be his last chance to show he can play on the up and up.

07-05-2009, 06:34 PM	#4
PhillieFever Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Elk Twp. NJ Posts: 6,763	Highlanders Ship Chase To Washington As Gambling Allegations Swirl February 29,1908 New York,New York-Following allegations of possible involvement with underworld figures,as well as game fixing and gambling,Hal Chase has been the focus of several inquiries by local law enforcement as well as the offices of Major League Baseball.Finally though,the Highlanders have had enough.The very talented first baseman was traded today to the Washington Senators for veteran catcher John Warner,a lifetime .249 hitter.As for the 25 year old Chase,this could be his last chance to show he can play on the up and up. __________________ We're All Wednesday Aren't We? WAWAW