"Good stockbrokers are a dime a dozen, but good shortstops are hard to find." -CHARLES O. FINLEY, A's Owner (1960-81)

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

1878 Benjamin Douglas is hired as manager of the Providence Grays and Tom Carey is signed as team captain.

1886 Washington is admitted to the National League bringing the total to 7 teams.


1891 A new national agreement is signed by the National League, American Association and the Western Association creating a three-man panel to settle problems among the leagues.


1952 Stan Musial gets a salary raise to $85,000 despite a Korean War wage freeze; the U.S. Standardization Board gives its okay for teams to give individual players pay increases using a complex formula.


1960 In a benefit basketball game, the Steelers beat the Pirates in overtime, 22-20. Dick Groat scores 14 points for the Bucs


1964 With a 9-1 vote, the AL owners shoot down Charles Finley's proposal to move the A's to Louisville. The maverick owner is given an ultimatum to sign a lease in Kansas City or lose his franchise.


2001 In the first year of eligibility, Dave Winfield and Kirby Puckett are elected to the Hall of Fame The former Twins are the fourth pair of teammates selected by BBWAA in the same year.


2001 Free agent Jose Canseco, 36, agrees to terms with the Angels. The incentive-laden contract ranging from $200,000 to as much as $5 million will be based on plate appearances as a designated hitter.