1969 - The Atlanta Braves trade Joe Torre to the St. Louis Cardinals in exchange for Orlando Cepeda. The trade was the result of a salary dispute between Torre and Braves GM Paul Richards who was angry at Torre for his role as a union official.
MLB History
1911 - Plumbers at work on the drain pipes at Washington’s Griffith Stadium inadvertently start a fire that burns down the grandstand. The stands will be rebuilt in time to play the home opener on schedule.
1921 - Phillies first baseman Gene Paulette is ordered to appear before Commissioner Landis regarding alleged gambling.