1935 The Cubs sell Pat Malone to the Yankees. The right-hander will go 12-4 in 1936, but will only post a 19-13 record in his three years with the Bronx Bombers.

1945 Tryouts are granted to pitcher Terris McDuffie and first baseman Dave Thomas when a group of blacks appear at the Dodger offices in Brooklyn. The two players will work out at Ebbets Field in front of Branch Rickey on April 7.

1962 Elvin Tappe is named as the Cubs first head coach of the season in team’s college of coaches plan. Chicago hasn’t had a manager since 1960.

1963 The Reds sell journey man pitcher Johnny Klippstein to the Phillies. After going 7-7 over two seasons with Philadelphia, the 37-year old box saleman will help the Twins win the pennant in 1965 posting a 9-3 record.

1985 It’s bad news for the Cubs as a judge rules laws banning night games are constitutional. The Cubs brought suit after having to give up a home playoff game last season due to the lack of lights at Wrigley.

1933 Babe Ruth takes a $23,000 pay cut which is indicative of the depression era.

1936 Paul Dean signs for $10,000 with the Cardinals.

1947 During a four-hour hearing with Commissioner Chandler at the Sarasota Terrace Hotel, Leo Durocher admits to playing occasional card games for money with Kirby Higbe.

1982 The Dodgers automatically renew Fernando Valenzuela’s contract when he ends his three week holdout, but the portly left handed pitcher refuses to sign it.

1984 The Tigers trade utility player John Wockenfuss and outfielder Glenn Wilson to the Phillies for relief pitcher Willie Hernandez and first baseman Dave Bergman.

2001 During an exhibition game against the Giants, Diamondback hurler Randy Johnson’s fastball hits and instantly kills a dove flying in front of home plate. The bird appears to explode as the National League Cy Young winner’s pitch sends it over catcher Rod Barajas’ head.