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FEBRUARY
1968

Tuesday, February 6th

IN THE NEWS: Voters in King County (Washington) approve by 62 percent a $40 million bond issue to build a domed, multipurpose stadium.

Thursday, February 8th

IN THE NEWS: The Reds trade C Johnny Edwards to the Cardinals for IF Jim Williams and C Pat Corrales.

Tuesday, February 13th

IN THE NEWS: The White Sox trade SS Ron Hansen and pitchers Dennis Higgins and Steve Jones to Washington for pitchers Bob Priddy and Les Narum and IF Tim Cullen.

The Giants trade C Tom Haller and P Frank Kasheta to the Dodgers for infielders Ron Hunt and Nate Oliver. This is the first trade between the two clubs since 1956 when Jackie Robinson was sent to the Giants but retired instead.

Wednesday, February 21st

IN THE NEWS: The first basic agreement between players and owners is ratified. The agreement runs from January 1, 1968 to December 31, 1969.

The minimum ML player's salary is raised to $10,000. Meal money during the season will be $15 a day (up from $12), and players will get $40 a week for training-camp expenses (up from $25).

Thursday, February 29th

IN THE NEWS: Former major league player and manager Lena Blackburne dies. Blackburne has been the source for his eponymous rubbing mud, used by umpires in both leagues to rub down new balls. He leaves the mud business to his boyhood friend, John Haas.