February 5 in Cincinnati Reds History: National League chief John Heydler dismisses charges against Cincinnati Reds star Hal Chase (1919)

On February 5 1919 — National League president John Heydler dismisses charges against Cincinnati Reds star Hal Chase, who had been accused of throwing games and betting against his team in collusion with gamblers. The charges had been brought forth by Reds manager Christy Mathewson and owner Garry H

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