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MARCH
1958

Wednesday, March 5th

IN THE NEWS: Duke Snider, Johnny Podres, and Don Zimmer suffer minor injuries in an auto accident in Vero Beach, FL, as they try to beat a 12:30 A.M. curfew. This is the 3rd accident in two months involving Dodger players; Jim Gilliam and his family had an accident shortly after Roy Campanella's.

Tuesday, March 11th

IN THE NEWS: Starting this season, American League batters will be required to wear batting helmets.

Tuesday, March 18th

IN THE NEWS: In a move to change their image, the Dodgers announce that clown Emmett Kelly will not perform in 1958.

Thursday, March 20th

IN THE NEWS: The Phillies acquire 1B Joe Collins from the Yankees. He decides to retire rather than report, thereby canceling the deal.

Friday, March 21st

IN THE NEWS: The White Sox obtain OF Don Mueller from the Giants for cash.

Monday, March 31st

IN THE NEWS: The Indians trade OF Gene Woodling, the versatile Dick Williams, and P Bud Daley to the Orioles for OF Larry Doby and LHP Don Ferrarese.

Milwaukee purchases P Dick Littlefield from the Cubs. The well-traveled pitcher will be wearing his 10th and last ML uniform, as he goes 01 for the Braves.