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1929 Chicago White Sox

Trades and Transactions

Franchise Encyclopedia: 1928 / 1930

59-93, Finished 7th in American League (Schedule and Results)
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Manager: Lena Blackburne (59-93)
Scored 627 runs, Allowed 792 runs. Pythagorean W-L: 60-92

Ballparks: Comiskey Park I · Attendance: 426,795 (5th of 8)
Park Factors  Over 100 favors batters, under 100 favors pitchers.
  multi-year:
Batting - 98, Pitching - 100 · one-year: Batting - 94, Pitching - 97


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1928 / 1930 Trades and Transactions

Transactions listed are from November 1 of previous year to April 1 of the following year.

October 3, 1928

Drafted John Kerr from Hollywood (PCL) in the 1928 rule 5 draft.

February 28, 1929

Traded Bibb Falk to the Cleveland Indians. Received Chick Autry.

May 23, 1929 (Standings)

Traded Bill Barrett to the Boston Red Sox. Received Doug Taitt.

June 22, 1929 (Standings)

Purchased Frank Sigafoos from the Detroit Tigers.

September 27, 1929 (Standings)

Selected Dutch Henry off waivers from the New York Giants.

October 7, 1929 (Standings)

Drafted Dave Harris from Portland (PCL) in the 1929 rule 5 draft.

Drafted Ernie Smith from Birmingham (Southern Association) in the 1929 rule 5 draft.

November 4, 1929

Purchased Smead Jolley from San Francisco (PCL).

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1928 / 1930 Trades and Transactions