The Giants sign Chinese-Hawaiian infielder William “Buck” Lai, to a major league contract. Lai had been signed by the Phillies in 1918 but never appeared in a game, and since then has played in the minors and for the semipro Brooklyn Bushwicks. Alas, he’ll be on the Giants for a month but never appear in a game.

The Giants sign Chinese-Hawaiian infielder William “Buck” Lai, to a major league contract. Lai had been signed by the Phillies in 1918 but never appeared in a game, and since then has played in the minors and for the semipro Brooklyn Bushwicks. Alas, he’ll be on the Giants for a month but never appear in a game.

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1928 – The Giants sign Chinese-Hawaiian infielder William “Buck” Lai, to a major league contract. Lai had been signed by the Phillies in 1918 but never appeared in a game, and since then has played in the minors and for the semipro Brooklyn Bushwicks. Alas, he’ll be on the Giants for a month but never appear in a game.

1928 – The New York Yankees buy shortstop Lyn Lary and infielder Jimmie Reese from the Oakland Oaks of the Pacific Coast League for a reported $150,000.

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1928 – The New York Yankees buy shortstop Lyn Lary and infielder Jimmie Reese from the Oakland Oaks of the Pacific Coast League for a reported $150,000.

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Nellie Fox Stats & Facts

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    Nellie Fox Position: Second BasemanBats: Left  •  Throws: Right5-10, 160lb (178cm, 72kg)Born: December 25, 1927 in St. Thomas, PADied: December 1, 1975  in Baltimore, MDBuried: St. Thomas Cemetery, St. Thomas, PADebut: June 8, 1947 (10,338th in major league history)vs. CLE 1 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SBLast Game: July 25, 1965vs. CIN 1 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SBHall of Fame: Inducted as Player in 1997. (Voted by Veteran’s…

The Browns sell home run-hitting Ken Williams to the Red Sox. At 38, Williams is still a .300 hitter, but his home run production will drop to 8.

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The Browns sell home run-hitting Ken Williams to the Red Sox. At 38, Williams is still a .300 hitter, but his home run production will drop to 8.

In a joint meeting, the major leagues turn over $5,000 to the Association of Professional Ball Players to aid ill or disabled former players.

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In a joint meeting, the major leagues turn over $5,000 to the Association of Professional Ball Players to aid ill or disabled former players.

The Tigers trade OF Heinie Manush and 1B Lu Blue to the Browns for P Elam Vangilder and OF Harry Rice. Manush, who batted .298 for Detroit, will explode with the Browns, batting .378 with 108 RBI and a league-leading 241 hits.

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The Tigers trade OF Heinie Manush and 1B Lu Blue to the Browns for P Elam Vangilder and OF Harry Rice. Manush, who batted .298 for Detroit, will explode with the Browns, batting .378 with 108 RBI and a league-leading 241 hits.

Clark Griffith

Senators president Clark Griffith gains approval to have Washington open the American League season one day before the rest of the league, to celebrate a “National Day” with the U.S. president throwing out the first ball. The AL also installs Ernest S. Barnard as its president.

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Senators president Clark Griffith gains approval to have Washington open the American League season one day before the rest of the league, to celebrate a “National Day” with the U.S. president throwing out the first ball. The AL also installs Ernest S. Barnard as its president.

1927 – The National League reports more than five million attendance for the league in 1927, a new high. Veteran umpire Hank O’Day is named “player and umpire scout” for the league.

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1927 – The National League reports more than five million attendance for the league in 1927, a new high. Veteran umpire Hank O’Day is named “player and umpire scout” for the league.