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FEBRUARY
1944

Wednesday, February 2nd

IN THE NEWS: The leagues meet at New York to discuss postwar action. They decide players with war service will be guaranteed 30 days of trial at pay and restrictions of their release or assignment. Military service will count as playing time.

Saturday, February 12th

IN THE NEWS: Bob Coleman, after 23 years of managing in the minors, is named to pilot the Boston Braves.

Friday, February 18th

IN THE NEWS: Fifteen-year-old Joe Nuxhall signs a contract with the Cincinnati Reds just one day after playing in a high school basketball game.

Tuesday, February 29th

IN THE NEWS: Brooklyn Dodger 1B Howie Schultz is rejected for military service a 2nd time. At six foot six inches, Schultz is deemed too tall.