1946 – Clubs approve a change to a 168-game schedule, but they will rescind the decision at another meeting on September 16. Television is first recognized, with clubs given rights to their own games. Players jumping to outlaw leagues will not be allowed to apply for reinstatement for five years.

On August 22, 1946 — 1946 – Clubs approve a change to a 168-game schedule, but they will rescind the decision at another meeting on September 16. Television is first recognized, with clubs given rights to their own games. Players jumping to outlaw leagues will not be allowed to apply for reinstatement for five years.


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Sources:
Baseball Reference August 22
National Pastime August 22
Retro Sheet
Hall of Fame
SABR Games Project
Replay The Game