Boston Braves conduct a survey of newspaper reporters, asking them to come up with a new nickname for the franchise

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On January 30, 1936, the owners of the Boston Braves conduct a survey of newspaper reporters, asking them to come up with a new nickname for the franchise. The reporters select the name “Bees,” which will be used through the 1940 season. The new name fails to catch on, and the team decides to switch…

1926 – The Major League Rules Committee agrees that pitchers may have access to a rosin bag. On February 8, the American League will refuse to permit its use, but on April 28th, the league will give in and allow a rosin bag on the field, but discourage its use by players. The Committee also discusses the possible elimination of the intentional walk, a topic that has come up before, by making the pitcher throw to the batter. Calling a balk on the catcher if he steps out of his box has not eliminated the intentional walk as intended. No action is taken however.

ByTom

1926 – The Major League Rules Committee agrees that pitchers may have access to a rosin bag. On February 8, the American League will refuse to permit its use, but on April 28th, the league will give in and allow a rosin bag on the field, but discourage its use by players. The Committee also discusses the possible elimination of the intentional walk, a topic that has come up before, by making the pitcher throw to the batter. Calling a balk on the catcher if he steps out of his box has not eliminated the intentional walk as intended. No action is taken however.

The Boston Red Sox continue to work on improving the New York Yankees, sending future Hall of Fame pitcher Herb Pennock to them

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1923 – The Boston Red Sox continue to work on improving the New York Yankees, sending future Hall of Fame pitcher Herb Pennock, who is entering the prime of his career, to New York in exchange for infielder Norm McMillan, pitcher George Murray, outfielder Camp Skinner, and $50,000.

1922 – In an independent league game in Santiago de Cuba, an argument breaks out over an 8th-inning call at home. During the confrontation, Antonio Susini hits José Leblanc in the head with a bat; Leblanc suffers brain injuries and will die a day later. Susini will spend time in prison but will be back playing baseball in the US and Mexico by the late 1930s.

ByTom

1922 – In an independent league game in Santiago de Cuba, an argument breaks out over an 8th-inning call at home. During the confrontation, Antonio Susini hits José Leblanc in the head with a bat; Leblanc suffers brain injuries and will die a day later. Susini will spend time in prison but will be back playing baseball in the US and Mexico by the late 1930s.

The Cincinnati Reds hire Pat Moran as their manager, replacing Christy Mathewson

The Cincinnati Reds hire Pat Moran as their manager, replacing Christy Mathewson

ByTom

1919 – The Cincinnati Reds hire Pat Moran as their manager, replacing Christy Mathewson. Cincinnati makes the decision after failing to hear from Mathewson during his winter trip to Europe. Moran will guide the Reds to 96 victories and the World Championship this season.

1884 – Pitcher Tony Mullane, the first player to violate the National Agreement’s reserve clause by signing with the St. Louis Maroons of the Union Association, signs a contract with the Toledo Blue Stockings, of the American Association.

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1884 – Pitcher Tony Mullane, the first player to violate the National Agreement’s reserve clause by signing with the St. Louis Maroons of the Union Association, signs a contract with the Toledo Blue Stockings, of the American Association.