1945 – Five years to the day after shipping Jim Bagby off to Cleveland, the Red Sox reacquire the veteran, in exchange for P Vic Johnson and cash. Boston also sells SS Skeeter Newsome to the Phils.

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1945 – Five years to the day after shipping Jim Bagby off to Cleveland, the Red Sox reacquire the veteran, in exchange for P Vic Johnson and cash. Boston also sells SS Skeeter Newsome to the Phils.

1945 – The Giants obtain a genuine “phenom,” pitcher/outfielder Clint Hartung, from Minneapolis for $20,000 and three players. Much ballyhooed, Hartung hit .358 in 66 games in 1942 for Eau Claire (Northern League) while winning three games. He was then in the military for the next three years, and will be still playing in the military for the 1946 season. The New York World Telegram’s Tom Meany writes, “Hartung’s a sucker if he reports to the Giants. All he has to do is sit at home, wait till he’s eligible, and he’s a cinch to make the Hall of Fame.”

ByTom

1945 – The Giants obtain a genuine “phenom,” pitcher/outfielder Clint Hartung, from Minneapolis for $20,000 and three players. Much ballyhooed, Hartung hit .358 in 66 games in 1942 for Eau Claire (Northern League) while winning three games. He was then in the military for the next three years, and will be still playing in the military for the 1946 season. The New York World Telegram’s Tom Meany writes, “Hartung’s a sucker if he reports to the Giants. All he has to do is sit at home, wait till he’s eligible, and he’s a cinch to make the Hall of Fame.”

At the annual meeting, the major leagues head off the quest of the Pacific Coast League for major league status and grant more territorial protection for the upper minors by creating a new AAA classification for the PCL, American Association, and International League. The Eastern and Texas Leagues are promoted from Class A to AA. The South Atlantic League moves to Class A from Class B.

ByTom

At the annual meeting, the major leagues head off the quest of the Pacific Coast League for major league status and grant more territorial protection for the upper minors by creating a new AAA classification for the PCL, American Association, and International League. The Eastern and Texas Leagues are promoted from Class A to AA. The South Atlantic League moves to Class A from Class B.

For the majors, returning servicemen are given increased protection for one year and the limiting of rosters to 25 players will be delayed until June 15th.

ByTom

For the majors, returning servicemen are given increased protection for one year and the limiting of rosters to 25 players will be delayed until June 15th.

Larry Bowa

Larry Bowa Stats & Facts

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Larry Bowa Position: ShortstopBats: Both  •  Throws: Right5-10, 155lb (178cm, 70kg)Born: December 6, 1945  in Sacramento, CAHigh School: McClatchy HS (Sacramento, CA)School: Sacramento City College (Sacramento, CA)Debut: April 7, 1970 (Age 24-122d, 10,569th in MLB history)vs. CHC 3 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SBLast Game: October 6, 1985 (Age 39-304d)vs. MON 3 AB, 1 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SBFull Name: Lawrence Robert BowaNicknames: Gnat, Bo or Pee WeePronunciation: \BO-ah\View…

Jay Dahl is born in San Bernadino, CA. Signed at age 17 in June of 1963
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Jay Dahl is born in San Bernadino, CA. Signed at age 17 in June of 1963

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1945 – Jay Dahl is born in San Bernadino, CA. Signed at age 17 in June of 1963, Dahl starts the “All-Rookie” game for the Colt .45s three months later, allowing seven runs in 2-2/3rds innings. It is to be his only big league game. The lefthander dies on June 20, 1965 in an automobile accident in Salisbury, NC where the Astros have a farm club. His teammate, Gary Marshall, is permanently blinded in the wreck. A female passenger also dies.