March 8 in San Francisco Giants History: Judge Kenesaw Mountain Landis allows former New York Giants pitcher Rube Benton to return to the National League (1923)

On March 8, 1923 — Judge Kenesaw Mountain Landis allows former New York Giants pitcher Rube Benton to return to the National League. Benton had admitted prior knowledge of the 1919 World Series fix, but remained active, winning 22 games for St. Paul (American Association). NL President John Heydler

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