Highlighted entries:
1970
The Milwaukee Brewers Baseball Club, headed by Bud Selig, purchases the Seattle Pilots for $10,800,000. Although negotiations were conducted over a period of months, it was not until March 13 when a federal bankruptcy referee declared the Pilots bankrupt. Brewers tickets go on sale tomorrow.
Happy Birthday, Brewers.
1950
The Hollywood Stars (PCL) open their season clad in shorts and rayon shirts.
Okay. What day is it?
1911
NL president Tom Lynch reveals he had asked all umpires to produce certificates as to their eyesight; tests showed all have perfect vision.
Again. What day is it?
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