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When regular Braves third baseman "Red" Smith broke his leg in one of the last regular-season games in 1914, Deal took over at third and helped Boston sweep the WS in four games. His $2,400 season salary was nearly matched by his $2,200 Series share. When the Braves denied him a $500 raise the next year, he jumped to the Federal League for $4,500 and a $3,000 bonus. From 1917 to 1921 he was the Cubs' regular third baseman. (BC)

FROM THE BASEBALL CHRONOLOGY » July 22, 1912: Walter Johnson beats Detroit and strikes out the first five batters (Davy Jones, Donie Bush, Ty Cobb, Sam Crawford, Charlie Deal) in the game. He then gives up a double to George Moriarty before striking out Baldy Louden. » May 7, 1913: New York's Ray Keating tosses a one-hitter against the Tigers, allowing just a 2nd inning single to Chas Deal. Ty Cobb strikes out his first two times up, then calls it quits for the day. The Yankees win 6–0. » October 10, 1914: In game 2, Bill James and Eddie Plank match zeroes for 8. In the 9th, Boston's Charlie Deal doubles, steals 3B, and scores on Les Mann's single. James gives up two hits.