1955 - The National League fines the Milwaukee Braves $500 for opening their spring training camp before the official March 1 start date.
MLB History
1903 - A group headed by Pirates owner Barney Dreyfuss and James Porter purchases the Philadelphia Phillies from John Rogers. It will be another seven years before ownership in more than one team will be prohibited.
1941 - The Brooklyn Dodgers defeat the New York Giants to begin their spring training schedule in Havana, Cuba 4-3.
1959 - Mikey Mantle ends his holdout after one day agreeing to a $72,000 salary and a bonus of $2,000.