Highlighted entries:
1957
Walter O'Malley says the Dodgers may play 10 exhibitions in California in 1958.
Or, they could just play their entire home schedule in California in 1958.
1938
The Cardinals sign Texas Christian University All-American football star and Washington Redskins quarterback Sammy Baugh as an infielder. He will start off with the Cards in spring training, but be assigned first to Columbus and then Rochester.
Then, Slingin' Sammy decided being quarterback of the Redskins was a heck of a lot more fun.
1885
Boston P Charlie Buffinton invents a baseball "roller skate" that gives pitchers greater impetus and swing in their delivery while still allowing them to keep both feet on the ground.
I could look for a picture, but something like the baseball "roller skate" just needs to be left to the imagination.
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