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THE CALENDAR
Robert Creamer
April 09, 1956
OPENING DAY APRIL 17Regular season gets under way
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April 09, 1956

The Calendar

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OPENING DAY APRIL 17
Regular season gets under way

CUT-DOWN DAY MAY 18
Rosters must be cut to 25 men

END OF TRADING JUNE 15
No more trades after this date

ALL-STAR GAME JULY 10
This year in Washington, D.C.

ROSTER EXPANSION SEPT. 1
Rosters can be increased to 40

CLOSING DAY SEPT. 30
Last games of regular season

WORLD SERIES BEGINS OCT. 3
In park of National League champs

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