In Cincinnati, National League umpire Jocko Conlan criticizes batting helmets, saying, “In my opinion helmets are an inviting target for pitchers to throw at. Last season at least seven helmets were cracked in our league by bean ball pitches, intentional or not.”

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In Cincinnati, National League umpire Jocko Conlan criticizes batting helmets, saying, “In my opinion helmets are an inviting target for pitchers to throw at. Last season at least seven helmets were cracked in our league by bean ball pitches, intentional or not.”

The Detroit Tigers snap a nine-game losing streak and break the New York Yankees’ 10-game win streak with a 3 – 2 win behind Frank Lary. Lary is now 11-4 against the Bronx Bombers.

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The Detroit Tigers snap a nine-game losing streak and break the New York Yankees’ 10-game win streak with a 3 – 2 win behind Frank Lary. Lary is now 11-4 against the Bronx Bombers.

The Tigers buy Bob “Hurricane” Hazle from the Braves. Hazle, hitting .170, became expendable when Billy Bruton returned to action today. Bruton, who last played on July 11 of last year, appears in the 9th inning of the Braves’ 6 – 3 win over the Cardinals.

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The Tigers buy Bob “Hurricane” Hazle from the Braves. Hazle, hitting .170, became expendable when Billy Bruton returned to action today. Bruton, who last played on July 11 of last year, appears in the 9th inning of the Braves’ 6 – 3 win over the Cardinals.