December1919

Events in Sports History in December 1919

Dec 10 NL votes to ban the spitball's use by all new pitchers

Ban Johnson Controversy

Dec 10 NY, Boston, & Chicago, oppose AL resolution accusing Ban Johnson of overstepping his duties

Founder of Baseball's American League Ban Johnson

Babe Ruth to NY

Dec 26 Yankees and Boston Red Sox reach agreement to move future Baseball Hall of Fame pitching slugger Babe Ruth to New York

Baseball Legend Babe Ruth

Dec 27 Red Sox owner Harry Frazee announces they will deal any player except Harry Hooper, Hooper is sent to the White Sox after 1920 season

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