1950 - Sam Jethroe of the Boston Braves is named as Rookie of the Year for the National League. Jethroe, at 31 years of age, is the oldest rookie to win the award.
MLB History
1925 - The Brooklyn Robins claim Rabbit Maranville off of waivers from the Chicago Cubs.
1937 - Joe Medwick is named MVP of the National League after winning the triple crown.
1953 - The United States Supreme Court reaffirms its earlier position that baseball is a sport and not a business and is not subject to antitrust laws.