A deadly hurricane destroys the city of Waco, TX, killing over 100 persons and destroying Katy Park, home of the Waco Pirates of the Big State League. The team will relocate to Longview, TX for the remainder of the season.

On May 11, 1953 — A deadly hurricane destroys the city of Waco, TX, killing over 100 persons and destroying Katy Park, home of the Waco Pirates of the Big State League. The team will relocate to Longview, TX for the remainder of the season.

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A deadly hurricane destroys the city of Waco, TX, killing over 100 persons and destroying Katy Park, home of the Waco Pirates of the Big State League. The team will relocate to Longview, TX for the remainder of the season.

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A deadly hurricane destroys the city of Waco, TX, killing over 100 persons and destroying Katy Park, home of the Waco Pirates of the Big State League. The team will relocate to Longview, TX for the remainder of the season.

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1876 – Chicago’s versatile Cal McVey has the unusual distinction of both pitching and catching in a 5 – 0 win over Cincinnati. The win goes to starter Al Spalding‚ his 10th straight win over the Reds.

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