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Christy Mathewson traded to Reds...



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July 21, 1916

THE ATLANTA CONSTITUTION, Atlanta, Georgia, July 21, 1916

* Christy Mathewson traded
* Cincinnati Reds - New York Giants
* Major league baseball - MLB


This 14 page newspaper has one column headings on page 10: "MATHEWSON GOES TO MANAGE REDS" "Giants and Reds Complete Swap of Players..."

1st report coverage on the trade of Christy Mathewson. See photos for text here.

Other news and advertisements of the day. Light browning with a little margin wear and tear, otherwise good. Should be handled with care.

wikipedia notes: On July 20, 1916, Mathewson's career came full circle when he was traded to the Cincinnati Reds along with Edd Roush. He won one game with the Reds and served as their manager for the next three seasons.

Category: The 20th Century