1949 – John Mayberry is born in Detroit, MI. A hot prospect drafted by the Astros, he bats .191 in parts of four seasons in Houston (1968-1971) before being traded away to the American League where he stars for the next eleven years.
On February 18, 1946 the Brooklyn Dodger slugger Luis Olmo who hit .313 signs to play with the outlaw Mexican League for 3 years at #10,000.00 annually and is later joined by Dodger catcher Mickey Owen.
Danny Gardella of the Detroit Tigers signs a one-year contract with Veracruz of the Mexican League
Joe Nuxhall signs a professional contract with the Cincinnati Reds
1943 – New York lumberman William D. Cox buys the Philadelphia Phillies.
Cincinnati Reds trade future Hall of Famer Rube Marquard and shortstop Larry Kopf
Judge Kenesaw Mountain Landis resigns his federal judgeship, claiming the two jobs (judge and Commissioner) take up too much time.
1916 – Major League Baseball initiates an option plan to protect minor league players.
Boston Red Sox trade Cy Young to the Cleveland Naps
National League president Harry Pulliam, in ill health, is granted a leave of absence. The league secretary, John Heydler, assumes his duties. The NL abolishes Ladies Days, and sets a 25-player limit from May 15th to August 20th.
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