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October 17, 1923
East St. Louis Daily Journal
East Saint Louis, Saint Clair County, Illinois
What is this article about?
Chicago White Sox manager 'Top'/'Pop' Gleason resigns after a disappointing seventh-place season, notifying owner Chas. A. Comiskey; Comiskey likely to accept.
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Gleason Quits As Sox Boss
(United Press)
Chicago, Oct. 17.- "Top" Gleason, veteran manager of the White Sox, has handed in his resignation, and Chas. A. Comiskey, owner of the team, probably will accept it, it was indicated today.
Gleason made known his intention to resign late yesterday after his team won the deciding game of the City Series with the Cubs.
Disappointment of Comiskey at the showing of the Sox, who finished the season in seventh place, decided Gleason to send in his resignation, it was stated. Gleason refused to give any reason, simply notifying his players that he would not be with them next season.
Comiskey refused to make any comment this morning, but he may give out a statement later.
(United Press)
Chicago, Oct. 17.- "Pop" Gleason, for years leader of the Chicago American league baseball club, has resigned as manager and will not be induced to return, he told the United Press today.
"I have handed in my resignation and am through," he said.
Gleason refused to give his reasons for resigning. It was stated, however, that he felt he could not continue as manager because of the dissatisfaction manifested with the showing of the White Sox.
(United Press)
Chicago, Oct. 17.- "Top" Gleason, veteran manager of the White Sox, has handed in his resignation, and Chas. A. Comiskey, owner of the team, probably will accept it, it was indicated today.
Gleason made known his intention to resign late yesterday after his team won the deciding game of the City Series with the Cubs.
Disappointment of Comiskey at the showing of the Sox, who finished the season in seventh place, decided Gleason to send in his resignation, it was stated. Gleason refused to give any reason, simply notifying his players that he would not be with them next season.
Comiskey refused to make any comment this morning, but he may give out a statement later.
(United Press)
Chicago, Oct. 17.- "Pop" Gleason, for years leader of the Chicago American league baseball club, has resigned as manager and will not be induced to return, he told the United Press today.
"I have handed in my resignation and am through," he said.
Gleason refused to give his reasons for resigning. It was stated, however, that he felt he could not continue as manager because of the dissatisfaction manifested with the showing of the White Sox.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Misfortune
Fortune Reversal
What keywords are associated?
White Sox
Manager Resignation
Baseball
Chicago
Comiskey
What entities or persons were involved?
Gleason
Chas. A. Comiskey
Where did it happen?
Chicago
Story Details
Key Persons
Gleason
Chas. A. Comiskey
Location
Chicago
Event Date
Oct. 17
Story Details
Veteran White Sox manager Gleason resigns after a poor season, citing owner's disappointment; he refuses to elaborate and confirms he is done.