The A.J. Reach Company is granted a patent for protective headgear known as the “Reach Pneumatic Head Protector.” It won’t gain acceptance, though a few players, notably Roger Bresnahan, will occasionally wear it.

ByTom

The A.J. Reach Company is granted a patent for protective headgear known as the “Reach Pneumatic Head Protector.” It won’t gain acceptance, though a few players, notably Roger Bresnahan, will occasionally wear it.

Members of the so-called “Reduction Committee” discuss contracting as many as four franchises

ByThis Day in Baseball

On January 24, 1900, officials from the National League hold a secret meeting in Cleveland. Members of the so-called “Reduction Committee” discuss contracting as many as four franchises – Baltimore, Cleveland, Louisville and Washington – from the league.