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Perry had one big year, for the last-place 1918 Athletics, winning 21 with league highs in innings, starts, complete games, hits, and losses (19). His success reminded the Boston Braves that they had a technical claim to him. The National Commission agreed, but Connie Mack, with Ban Johnson's backing, went to court to retain Perry. The uproar weakened the Commission's authority and fostered the owner hostility that led to Johnson's downfall. Ultimately, the Braves accepted a cash settlement, and Mack kept Perry, who then went 4-17, lost a league-high 25 in 1920, and departed in 1921. (ADS)

FROM THE BASEBALL CHRONOLOGY » June 17, 1918: The National Commission rules that P Scott Perry, who has been winning games for the Athletics, belongs to the Boston Braves. Although purchased by the Braves from Atlanta in 1917, the deal was not completed. While on Atlanta's ineligible list, he was sold to Connie Mack. Aroused by Perry's AL success, the Braves enter their proper claim. Mack breaks precedent, goes outside organized baseball to civil court, and gets an injunction against Boston. The NL, having sat still for the loss of George Sisler, is furious; President John K. Tener resigns. John Heydler succeeds him and arranges a compromise solution: Mack pays Boston $2,500 and keeps Perry (henceforth a loser). The clubs' anger at player-allocation decisions will ultimately topple the National Commission, making way for Judge K.M. Landis. » April 23, 1919: The season opens in Washington with General March, Army Chief of Staff, throwing out the first ball. Walter Johnson wins a 1-0, 13-inning duel with the A's Scott Perry.