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Story December 30, 1918

Norwich Bulletin

Norwich, New London County, Connecticut

What is this article about?

Ty Cobb, Detroit American star, announced in Augusta, Ga., on Dec. 29. that he was released by the Detroit club after his four-year contract expired, positioning him to consider offers from other teams, though he denied a New York offer and was undecided on playing next season.

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TY COBB RELEASED BY DETROIT CLUB
Augusta, Ga., Dec. 29.-Ty Cobb, Detroit American star, in a statement last night, announced that at the close of the last baseball season he received a ten days' notice of release from the Detroit club and that his four year contract has expired.
Cobb would not say that he considered himself a free agent but said that he felt himself privileged to consider any offer made to him by any club in organized baseball. He said he had not decided whether he would play ball next season. He denied that he had received an offer from the New York American League club.

What sub-type of article is it?

Biography

What themes does it cover?

Fortune Reversal

What keywords are associated?

Ty Cobb Release Detroit Club Baseball Contract Free Agent

What entities or persons were involved?

Ty Cobb Detroit Club New York American League Club

Where did it happen?

Augusta, Ga.

Story Details

Key Persons

Ty Cobb Detroit Club New York American League Club

Location

Augusta, Ga.

Event Date

Dec. 29.

Story Details

Ty Cobb announced that he received a ten days' notice of release from the Detroit club at the close of the last baseball season and that his four year contract has expired. He felt privileged to consider offers from any club but had not decided to play next season and denied an offer from the New York American League club.

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