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FEBRUARY
1954

Monday, February 1st

IN THE NEWS: The Milwaukee Braves send pitchers Johnny Antonelli, Don Liddle, infielder Billy Klaus, and C Ebba St. Claire to the New York Giants for OF Bobby Thomson and C Sam Calderone. Giant fans will howl in protest at the loss of Thomson, but will quiet down when Antonelli posts a sparkling 21–7 record.

Tuesday, February 2nd

IN THE NEWS: Mickey Mantle has his second operation since the end of last season, this one to remove a cyst behind the right knee.

Friday, February 5th

IN THE NEWS: In a swap of vets, the Orioles trade OF Johnny Groth and SS Johnny Lipon to the White Sox for OF Sam Mele and SS Neil Berry. Lipon will go to the Reds on April 18th for Grady Hatton and then retire after one National League at bat.

Thursday, February 18th

IN THE NEWS: The Washington Senators get Roy Sievers from the Orioles for Gil Coan.

Tuesday, February 23rd

IN THE NEWS: The Cards purchase Vic Raschi from the Yankees for $85,000.