1955 – The National League fines the Milwaukee Braves $500 for opening their spring training camp before the official March 1st date.

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1955 – The National League fines the Milwaukee Braves $500 for opening their spring training camp before the official March 1st date.

1955 – The Baltimore Orioles get P Erv Palica from the Dodgers for 1B Frank Kellert and cash. This replaces the Preacher Roe deal, which fell through when the Brooklyn lefty announced his retirement.

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1955 – The Baltimore Orioles get P Erv Palica from the Dodgers for 1B Frank Kellert and cash. This replaces the Preacher Roe deal, which fell through when the Brooklyn lefty announced his retirement.

Roberto Clemente and Willie Mays hit crucial home runs in Caribbean World Series

Roberto Clemente and Willie Mays hit crucial home runs in Caribbean World Series

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1955 – In Caracas, Roberto Clemente and Willie Mays hit crucial home runs to lead the Santurce Crabbers of Puerto Rico to a 4 – 2 victory over Venezuela’s entry, Magallanes, in the Caribbean World Series championship. Mays’ homer comes in the 11th inning.