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| 1913 |
With the formation of the Wilmington (NC) Baseball Stock company and its promise to raise money to improve the local park's playing conditions, Philadelphia selects the Southeastern coastal locale to be its spring training home for the next two seasons. In March, the Phillies become the first major league team to play in the Port City when they beat the International League's Baltimore Orioles, 5-1, in front of nearly 2,000 fans at Sunset Park. (Ed. Note: The team departs the city after finishing their 1915 exhibition schedule, citing logistical problems) |
| 1934 |
The Yankees purchase future Hall of Fame outfielder Joe DiMaggio's contract from the San Francisco Seals of the Pacific Coast League for $50,000 and five players. The son of Italian immigrants, who set a PCL mark last season when he hit in 61 consecutive contests, will be one of the three brothers to play in the major leagues.
(Ed. Note: Dom DiMaggio, the youngest sibling, will be a mainstay in Boston, playing his entire 11-year baseball career with the Red Sox, and oldest brother, Vince, will hurl for five National League teams, the Phillies, Braves, Giants, Pirates, and Reds.- LP) |
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