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JANUARY
1934

Friday, January 5th

IN THE NEWS: Fire destroys the new CF bleachers under construction at Fenway Park.

Wednesday, January 10th

IN THE NEWS: William Walker is elected president of the Cubs, filling the vacancy created by William Veeck's death during the World Series.

Thursday, January 11th

IN THE NEWS: The Cardinals send C Bob O'Farrell and P Syl Johnson to the Phillies for P Glenn Spencer and cash. The Phils immediately name O'Farrell as player-manager.

Monday, January 15th

IN THE NEWS: Babe Ruth accepts a cut of $17,000 and signs a 1934 contract for $35,000.

Wednesday, January 17th

IN THE NEWS: Carl Hubbell, the National League MVP winner, is rewarded with a $18,000 contract by the New York Giants.

Friday, January 19th

IN THE NEWS: Judge Landis denies Shoeless Joe Jackson's appeal for reinstatement.

Thursday, January 25th

IN THE NEWS: Bill Terry, Giants manager, in an interview with New York newspapermen, asks, "Is Brooklyn still in the league?" The jest boomerangs as the Dodgers will rise in wrath at the season's end.