IN THE NEWS: Eddie Bane of Arizona State University pitches a 9–0 perfect game against Cal State Northridge University. Bane will rack up a record of 41–4 in college.
IN THE NEWS: Yankee teammates Fritz Peterson and Mike Kekich arrive at spring training and announce that wives and families have been swapped. Even the family dogs were traded.
IN THE NEWS: In an exhibition game with the Pirates, the Twins' Larry Hisle becomes the first designated hitter in ML history. Hisle makes the new AL rule look good by collecting two home runs and seven RBI.
IN THE NEWS: In a special election held by the BBWAA, the late Roberto Clemente receives 393 of 424 votes to earn entry in the Hall of Fame. The Hall's Board of Directors had earlier waived the 5-year-wait rule for Clemente.
IN THE NEWS: The Braves release P Denny McLain, ending his stormy big-league career two days before his 29th birthday.
The Red Sox swap Andy Kosco and Phil Gagliano to the Reds for P Mel Behney, who was 0–2 for the Reds in 1970. His major-league record will remain unchanged.
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