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DECEMBER 1916
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IN THE NEWS :National Commission orders that injured players shall get full pay for the duration of their contracts. The injury clause previously let clubs suspend players after 15 days pay.
IN THE NEWS :National Commission fines 51 players $25 to $100 for performing in post-season exhibitions. Among the guilty: Babe Ruth , Jack Barry , Duffy Lewis , 10 other Red Sox players, and Ty Cobb .
IN THE NEWS :American League owners unanimously approve the sale of the Red Sox to Frazee and Ward.
IN THE NEWS :Fred Mitchell , who will become Chicago's new manager.