1945 - The Boston Braves sign Billy Southworth to a three-year contract. Eddie Dyer will replace Southworth in St. Louis.
1990 - David Justice wins the Rookie of the Year Award for the National League. Justice hit .282 with 28 home runs and replaced outfielder Dale Murphy in right field in August.
2007 - Greg Maddux wins his 17th Gold Glove setting a new record for the most Gold Glove wins by a player.
MLB History
1933 - Sidney Weil resigns as president of the Reds. Larry MacPhail acquires an interest in the team and is elected as director.