Judge Kenesaw Mountain Landis allows former New York Giants pitcher Rube Benton to return to the National League

Judge Kenesaw Mountain Landis allows former New York Giants pitcher Rube Benton to return to the National League

ByThis Day in Baseball

1923 – Judge Kenesaw Mountain Landis allows former New York Giants pitcher Rube Benton to return to the National League. Benton had admitted prior knowledge of the 1919 World Series fix, but remained active, winning 22 games for St. Paul (American Association). NL President John Heydler disagrees with Landis, calling Benton undesirable, but does not stop the Cincinnati Reds from signing him. Benton, at age 35, will be 14-10 for the second-place Reds.

Kenesaw Mountain Landis turns down the American Legion’s request to discontinue major league morning games on Memorial Day. The organization, although disappointed by the decision, will award the baseball commissioner its Distinguished Service Medal in 1929.

Kenesaw Mountain Landis turns down the American Legion’s request to discontinue major league morning games on Memorial Day. The organization, although disappointed by the decision, will award the baseball commissioner its Distinguished Service Medal in 1929.

ByTom

Kenesaw Mountain Landis turns down the American Legion’s request to discontinue major league morning games on Memorial Day. The organization, although disappointed by the decision, will award the baseball commissioner its Distinguished Service Medal in 1929.

The Cardinals announce players will wear numbers on their sleeves of their uniforms, with the digits corresponding to the player’s place in the batting order. The Redbirds strongly disapprove of the concept implemented by St. Louis manager Branch Rickey, who acted on a suggestion put forth by sportswriter John Sheridan.

The Cardinals announce players will wear numbers on their sleeves of their uniforms, with the digits corresponding to the player’s place in the batting order. The Redbirds strongly disapprove of the concept implemented by St. Louis manager Branch Rickey, who acted on a suggestion put forth by sportswriter John Sheridan.

ByTom

The Cardinals announce players will wear numbers on their sleeves of their uniforms, with the digits corresponding to the player’s place in the batting order. The Redbirds strongly disapprove of the concept implemented by St. Louis manager Branch Rickey, who acted on a suggestion put forth by sportswriter John Sheridan.