Ironically, the Cubs, who had signed contracts to install lights at Wrigley Field, drop their plans because of the military need for the material. There will be no lights at Wrigley for 35 more years. At a special meeting of owners to discuss wartime regulations, they decide to allow 14 night games for each club, with Washington allowed 21. York's shot came with a man on base. At major league meetings in Chicago, World War II travel restrictions are the order of the day.
Owners decide to restrict travel to a three-trip schedule rather than the customary four.
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