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amead17 · 09-27-2025, 03:31 AM

TRADING DEADLINE BRINGS FLURRY OF DEALS ACROSS THE MAJOR LEAGUES

By Charles H. Wentworth, Sporting Times
July 31st, 1904

Giants, White Sox, Reds, and Tigers shuffle their rosters as July closes

With July proving quiet on the fronts of both injury and milestone, the final weeks of the month brought a measure of excitement as clubs across the leagues moved to strengthen themselves before the trading deadline. Supporters were given no shortage of news as several familiar faces found themselves donning new uniforms.

The first transaction of note came on July 17, when the New York Giants sent young third baseman Pep Clark, only 21 years of age, to the Chicago White Sox in exchange for veteran Frank Huelsman. Huelsman, a thirty-year-old right fielder, has appeared in 79 contests this season, though his hitting has lagged at .199.

“It’s a surprise to leave New York so soon,” Clark admitted, “but I’m eager for the chance to prove myself with Chicago.”

On July 26, the Giants again made headlines by dispatching Jack Dunleavy, 24-year-old right fielder, to the Philadelphia Phillies. In return they secured the services of Jimmy Slagle, the experienced left fielder now in his thirty-first year. Dunleavy, who has started 78 games and carries a .219 average, expressed bittersweet feelings about the move.

“The Phillies have been struggling, but I’ll do my best to give them spark,” Dunleavy remarked. “It’s never easy leaving a club, but perhaps this is where I can settle.”

Two days later, on July 28, the Chicago White Sox dealt Roy Patterson, a right-hander with a 4–5 record and 2.55 earned run average, to the Cincinnati Reds. In return they received Cy Falkenberg, a younger pitcher at 24 years of age.

“Chicago’s been my home for some time,” Patterson said, “but if Cincinnati needs me, I’ll give them all I have.”

That same day, the Detroit Tigers parted ways with their long-serving left fielder, Ducky Holmes, sending the 35-year-old to the Giants. In exchange, Detroit welcomed catcher Frank Bowerman, also 35, and 24-year-old left fielder Frank Owen. Holmes, hitting .269 in 75 starts this season, was reflective.

“I’ve worn many uniforms in my years, and I’ll wear the Giants’ with pride,” Holmes stated.

The final and most striking deal was completed on July 31, as the White Sox traded Fred Glade, a dependable right-hander with an 11–9 mark and 2.06 earned run average, to the Cincinnati Reds. In exchange, the Sox secured outfielder Sam Crawford, 24, who has been a steady bat for Cincinnati with a .279 average across 70 starts.

“It’s never easy to leave the club where you’ve made your name,” Crawford commented, “but Chicago offers new challenges, and I mean to rise to them.”

With the trading season now closed, the coming months will tell whether these maneuvers strengthen the hand of the contenders or merely shuffle the fortunes of those struggling at the foot of the table.

09-27-2025, 03:31 AM	#144
amead17 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 8,687	Trade Deadline TRADING DEADLINE BRINGS FLURRY OF DEALS ACROSS THE MAJOR LEAGUES By Charles H. Wentworth, Sporting Times July 31st, 1904 Giants, White Sox, Reds, and Tigers shuffle their rosters as July closes With July proving quiet on the fronts of both injury and milestone, the final weeks of the month brought a measure of excitement as clubs across the leagues moved to strengthen themselves before the trading deadline. Supporters were given no shortage of news as several familiar faces found themselves donning new uniforms. The first transaction of note came on July 17, when the New York Giants sent young third baseman Pep Clark, only 21 years of age, to the Chicago White Sox in exchange for veteran Frank Huelsman. Huelsman, a thirty-year-old right fielder, has appeared in 79 contests this season, though his hitting has lagged at .199. “It’s a surprise to leave New York so soon,” Clark admitted, “but I’m eager for the chance to prove myself with Chicago.” On July 26, the Giants again made headlines by dispatching Jack Dunleavy, 24-year-old right fielder, to the Philadelphia Phillies. In return they secured the services of Jimmy Slagle, the experienced left fielder now in his thirty-first year. Dunleavy, who has started 78 games and carries a .219 average, expressed bittersweet feelings about the move. “The Phillies have been struggling, but I’ll do my best to give them spark,” Dunleavy remarked. “It’s never easy leaving a club, but perhaps this is where I can settle.” Two days later, on July 28, the Chicago White Sox dealt Roy Patterson, a right-hander with a 4–5 record and 2.55 earned run average, to the Cincinnati Reds. In return they received Cy Falkenberg, a younger pitcher at 24 years of age. “Chicago’s been my home for some time,” Patterson said, “but if Cincinnati needs me, I’ll give them all I have.” That same day, the Detroit Tigers parted ways with their long-serving left fielder, Ducky Holmes, sending the 35-year-old to the Giants. In exchange, Detroit welcomed catcher Frank Bowerman, also 35, and 24-year-old left fielder Frank Owen. Holmes, hitting .269 in 75 starts this season, was reflective. “I’ve worn many uniforms in my years, and I’ll wear the Giants’ with pride,” Holmes stated. The final and most striking deal was completed on July 31, as the White Sox traded Fred Glade, a dependable right-hander with an 11–9 mark and 2.06 earned run average, to the Cincinnati Reds. In exchange, the Sox secured outfielder Sam Crawford, 24, who has been a steady bat for Cincinnati with a .279 average across 70 starts. “It’s never easy to leave the club where you’ve made your name,” Crawford commented, “but Chicago offers new challenges, and I mean to rise to them.” With the trading season now closed, the coming months will tell whether these maneuvers strengthen the hand of the contenders or merely shuffle the fortunes of those struggling at the foot of the table.