1925 - The Boston Braves trade Cotton Tierney to the Brooklyn Robins in exchange for Bernie Neis.
1976 - A federal judge upholds a recent decision by arbitrator Peter Seitz who had granted free agency to pitchers Andy Messersmith and Dave McNally. Both players had challenged the league’s reserve clause. Messersmith will sign a free agent contract with the Atlanta Braves.
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1915 - The New York Yankees purchase Wally Pipp and Hugh Hill form the Detroit Tigers for $5,000 each.
1956 - The National and American Leagues vote to establish the Cy Young Award for the outstanding pitcher of the year.