1930 – The first night game in the history of Organized Baseball is played in Independence, Kansas. The Muskogee Chiefs defeat the Independence Producers, 13 – 3, in a battle of Western Association rivals.

On April 28, 1930 — 1930 – The first night game in the history of Organized Baseball is played in Independence, Kansas. The Muskogee Chiefs defeat the Independence Producers, 13 – 3, in a battle of Western Association rivals.

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