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July 2, 1947
The Wilmington Morning Star
Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina
What is this article about?
Veteran Chicago Cubs pitcher Bill Lee, who won 136 games from 1934-1942, was optioned to Tulsa on July 1 but allowed to seek a major league deal. Previously traded to Phillies in 1943 and Braves in 1945, he had no wins this season.
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CHICAGO RELEASES VETERAN BILL LEE
CHICAGO, July 1.-(AP)-Bill Lee, star of the Chicago Cubs' pitching corps from 1934 through 1942 when he won 136 games and lost 114, today was tentatively optioned by the club to Tulsa of the Texas League.
The Cubs, however, gave Lee permission to make a deal for himself with any other major league club.
In August, 1943, the Cubs traded Lee to the Phillies for catcher Mickey Livingston. The Phils in turn sold him on waivers to the Boston Braves July 14, 1945, The Braves cut him loose last spring although he won 10 and lost 9 for them last season.
Lee, who signed on with the cubs as a free agent, had one defeat and no victories for the club this season.
CHICAGO, July 1.-(AP)-Bill Lee, star of the Chicago Cubs' pitching corps from 1934 through 1942 when he won 136 games and lost 114, today was tentatively optioned by the club to Tulsa of the Texas League.
The Cubs, however, gave Lee permission to make a deal for himself with any other major league club.
In August, 1943, the Cubs traded Lee to the Phillies for catcher Mickey Livingston. The Phils in turn sold him on waivers to the Boston Braves July 14, 1945, The Braves cut him loose last spring although he won 10 and lost 9 for them last season.
Lee, who signed on with the cubs as a free agent, had one defeat and no victories for the club this season.
What sub-type of article is it?
Biography
What themes does it cover?
Fortune Reversal
What keywords are associated?
Bill Lee
Chicago Cubs
Baseball Release
Player Trade
Texas League
What entities or persons were involved?
Bill Lee
Mickey Livingston
Where did it happen?
Chicago
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Key Persons
Bill Lee
Mickey Livingston
Location
Chicago
Event Date
July 1
Story Details
Bill Lee, Cubs star pitcher from 1934-1942, optioned to Tulsa but free to negotiate with other MLB teams; previously traded to Phillies in 1943 and Braves in 1945, with 0-1 record this season.