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Detroit Tigers President Frank Navin blames the length of the games on the coaches’ boxes

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1913 – In a story in the New York Times, Detroit Tigers President Frank Navin blames the length of the games on the coaches’ boxes. Navin, reacting to American League President Ban Johnson’s complaint that too many games the previous season had taken two hours to play, says the boxes should be moved back so that the catcher can give the pitcher his signals more quickly. From where they are now, he said, the coaching players can detect the catcher’s signals unless he takes a lot of time to hide them. Navin said this slow signalling is the reason for the longer games.

Polo Grounds

The New York Giants give the Yankees permission to use the Polo Grounds for this season only, as the lease on the Hilltop grounds has expired

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1913 – The New York Giants give the Yankees permission to use the Polo Grounds for this season only, as the lease on the Hilltop grounds has expired. The team will no longer be known as the “Highlanders” as a result of the move and will remain as a tenant through 1922.

Horace Fogel

With the Philadelphia Phillies franchise in disarray following the expulsion of President Horace Fogel, William H. Locke and his cousin William F. Baker buy the club.

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1913 – With the Philadelphia Phillies franchise in disarray following the expulsion of President Horace Fogel, William H. Locke and his cousin William F. Baker buy the club.

Mordecai Brown

Cincinnati Reds purchase pitcher Mordecai “Three Finger” Brown from the Chicago Cubs

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  On January 10, 1913, The Cincinnati Reds purchased pitcher Mordecai “Three Finger” Brown from the Chicago Cubs. Brown had been sent down to Lousiville by the Cubs, the future Hall of Famer, who pitched in only 15 games in 1912, will log a record of 11-12 with a 2.91 ERA for the 7th place…

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New York Highlanders sign Frank Chance to a three-year contract to be their next manager

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  On January 8, 1913, the New York Highlanders sign Frank Chance to a three-year contract to be their next manager. Chance, nicknamed “The Peerless Leader,” previously won two World Series and four pennants as the manager of the Chicago Cubs. Chance inherits Hal Chase and one of the weakest offenses the New York Yankees…

Future Hall of Fame first baseman Johnny Mize is born in Demorest, Georgia

Future Hall of Fame first baseman Johnny Mize is born in Demorest, Georgia

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  On January 7, 1913, future Hall of Fame first baseman Johnny Mize is born in Demorest, Georgia. Known as “The Big Cat,” Mize will hit 359 home runs and will gain election to the Hall of Fame in 1981. Vintage Baseball HOT ON EBAYCard Collections ENDING SOON ON EBAYMOST WANTED ROOKIE CARDSVINTAGE SPORTS TICKETSBaseball…