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Charles F. Carpenter

Charles F. Carpenter was President of the Tri-State League in baseball from 1906 to 1913. [1] He was forced into retirement in 1913 by the club owners. [2]

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References

  1. Francis C. Richter (2005). Richter's history and records of base ball: the American nation's chief sport. McFarland & Company. p. 396. ISBN   0-7864-1727-7. Charles F. Carpenter, president of the Tri-State League from 1906 to 1913 ...
  2. "Carpenter Will Quit for $1500" (PDF). The New York Times . January 7, 1914. Retrieved 2010-07-21. .. of club owners to agree with President Charles F. Carpenter regarding terms of his retirement. Another meeting will be held in Philadelphia on Jan. 20. ...