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NOVEMBER
1956

Tuesday, November 13th

IN THE NEWS: The Cubs send P Warren Hacker, 3B Don Hoak and OF Pete Whisenant to the Reds for 36-year-old P Elmer Singleton, 18–8 with Seattle in 1956, and 3B Ray Jablonski.

In Japan, the touring Dodgers win the last game of their exhibition trip to finish with 14 wins, four losses, and a tie.

Wednesday, November 14th

IN THE NEWS: The Pittsburgh Pirates say the franchise may have to move unless a new municipal stadium is built to replace Forbes Field.

Tuesday, November 20th

IN THE NEWS: The Cardinals trade OF Rip Repulski and SS Bobby Morgan to the Phillies for OF Del Ennis.

Wednesday, November 21st

IN THE NEWS: Don Newcombe, who won the 1949 Rookie of the Year Award, wins the National League MVP and the first-ever Cy Young Award.

Tuesday, November 27th

IN THE NEWS: Charlie Peete, given a good shot at being the first black starter on the Cardinals, is killed in a plane crash in Caracas, Venezuela. Peete, who had appeared in 23 games for St. Louis in 1956, was returning from playing winter ball.