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January 14, 1924
Imperial Valley Press
El Centro, Imperial County, California
What is this article about?
Chicago Cubs president William L. Veeck to transfer 5000 shares of Los Angeles ball club stock to its president Joseph H. Patrick, separating the teams financially. Cubs to train on Catalina Island starting late February.
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CHICAGO TO TURN OVER 5000 SHARES L. A. CLUB STOCK
LOS ANGELES, Jan. 14.—Before the annual meeting of the stockholders of the Los Angeles ball club today, President William L. Veeck of the Chicago Cubs will turn over to Joseph H. Patrick, president of the Los Angeles club, 5000 shares of stock that the Cubs have held in the local club. This deal will make the two clubs separate and distinct, as far as the financial end of it is concerned.
The main squad of the Cubs will leave Chicago about the 27th of February and will go direct to their training grounds on Catalina Island, according to Veeck.
LOS ANGELES, Jan. 14.—Before the annual meeting of the stockholders of the Los Angeles ball club today, President William L. Veeck of the Chicago Cubs will turn over to Joseph H. Patrick, president of the Los Angeles club, 5000 shares of stock that the Cubs have held in the local club. This deal will make the two clubs separate and distinct, as far as the financial end of it is concerned.
The main squad of the Cubs will leave Chicago about the 27th of February and will go direct to their training grounds on Catalina Island, according to Veeck.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Fortune Reversal
What keywords are associated?
Chicago Cubs
Los Angeles Club
Stock Transfer
Baseball Teams
Training Camp
What entities or persons were involved?
William L. Veeck
Joseph H. Patrick
Where did it happen?
Los Angeles, Chicago, Catalina Island
Story Details
Key Persons
William L. Veeck
Joseph H. Patrick
Location
Los Angeles, Chicago, Catalina Island
Event Date
Jan. 14
Story Details
Chicago Cubs transfer 5000 shares of Los Angeles club stock to its president, achieving financial separation. Cubs plan to train on Catalina Island from late February.