THIS DATE IN NY GIANTS HISTORY: MARCH 8, 1946 Posted on March 8, 2025 by pologrounds MARCH 8, 1946The first spring training game ever to be played in Arizona takes place at Tucson’s Hi Corbett Field. The Indians, behind the pitching of Bob Lemon, beat the Giants, 3-1, in the inaugural Cactus League contest. (Nationalpastime.com)