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This Day in MLB History: February 18

1909 - National League president Harry Pulliam takes a leave of absence due to health issues. League secretary John Heydler takes over.

1909 - The Red Sox trade 41-year old Cy Young to Cleveland for pitchers Charlie Chech, Jack Ryan and $12,500 in cash.

1922 - Judge Kenesaw Mountain Landis resigns his federal judgeship in order to focus on his job as Commissioner.

1943 - William D. Cox purchased the Philadelphia Phillies.

1944 - The Cincinnati Reds sign 15-year old Joe Nuxhall.

1960 - Dodgers owner Walter O’Malley completes the purchase of the Chavez Ravine area for a reported $494,000.