Commissioner Kenesaw Mountain Landis rules that Alabama Pitts, a black player, may suit up for the Albany Senators of the International League

ByThis Day in Baseball June 17, 1935October 21, 2023

On June 17, 1935, Commissioner Kenesaw Mountain Landis rules that Alabama Pitts, a black player, may suit up for the Albany Senators of the International League. Landis’ ruling stipulates that Pitts may play only in regular season games, but not in exhibitions. Baseball HOT ON EBAY Card Collections ENDING SOON ON EBAY MOST WANTED ROOKIE…

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Babe Ruth debuts in minor leagues fires shutout

ByThis Day in Baseball April 22, 1914October 21, 2023

On April 22, 1914, future Hall of Famer Babe Ruth makes his pitching debut for the minor league Baltimore Orioles of the International League. The left-handed throwing Ruth allows only six hits in shutting out the Buffalo Bisons, 6-0. At the plate, Ruth picks up two singles in four at-bats.

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