Earl Battey Stats & Facts

Earl Battey Stats & Facts

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    Earl Battey Position: Catcher Bats: Right  •  Throws: Right 6-1, 205lb (185cm, 92kg) Born: January 5, 1935 in Los Angeles, CA Died: November 15, 2003  in Ocala, FL Buried: Inglewood Park Cemetery, Inglewood, CA High School: Jordan HS (Los Angeles, CA) Debut: September 10, 1955 (11,299th in major league history) vs. NYY 1 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB Last Game: September 27, 1967 vs. CAL 0 AB, 0 H, 0 HR,…

Matsutaro Shoriki, head of Yomiuri Newspapers, announces the official formation of Japan’s first professional team, the Tokyo-based Yomiuri Giants. The team is made up of players signed to compete against the American All-Star team. Professional league play, with six teams, will not begin until 1936.

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Matsutaro Shoriki, head of Yomiuri Newspapers, announces the official formation of Japan’s first professional team, the Tokyo-based Yomiuri Giants. The team is made up of players signed to compete against the American All-Star team. Professional league play, with six teams, will not begin until 1936.

The National League votes to permit night baseball, authorizing a maximum of seven games by any team installing lights. The American League will not grant permission for night games until 1937.

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The National League votes to permit night baseball, authorizing a maximum of seven games by any team installing lights. The American League will not grant permission for night games until 1937.

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8/10/1934 – The Yankees batted out of turn twice without the Red Sox protesting in a game that the New Yorkers won, 10-3. Manager Joe McCarthy had revised his lineup and the players did not bat in the order on the official lineup handed to the umpires. In the top of the first inning there were two outs when both Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig walked. Ben Chapman then batted ahead of Bill Dickey and loaded the bases with an infield single. Dickey then came to the plate out of turn and singled to center scoring Ruth and Gehrig. Pitcher Rube Walberg then threw the ball into center field trying to pick off Chapman at second and both runners advanced one bag. Tony Lazzeri then singled to center scoring both runners. If the Red Sox had protested when either Chapman or Dickey hit out of turn, none of the four runs would have scored in the inning. Chapman and Dickey again batted out of turn the second time through the lineup but without any damage done. In the fifth inning, Gehrig walked and Chapman, again out of turn, struck out. Then Dickey batted out of turn and singled. Finally the Red Sox noticed and protested the batting order. The Yankees then followed the official lineup through the end of the game.

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8/10/1934 – The Yankees batted out of turn twice without the Red Sox protesting in a game that the New Yorkers won, 10-3. Manager Joe McCarthy had revised his lineup and the players did not bat in the order on the official lineup handed to the umpires. In the top of the first inning there were two outs when both Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig walked. Ben Chapman then batted ahead of Bill Dickey and loaded the bases with an infield single. Dickey then came to the plate out of turn and singled to center scoring Ruth and Gehrig. Pitcher Rube Walberg then threw the ball into center field trying to pick off Chapman at second and both runners advanced one bag. Tony Lazzeri then singled to center scoring both runners. If the Red Sox had protested when either Chapman or Dickey hit out of turn, none of the four runs would have scored in the inning. Chapman and Dickey again batted out of turn the second time through the lineup but without any damage done. In the fifth inning, Gehrig walked and Chapman, again out of turn, struck out. Then Dickey batted out of turn and singled. Finally the Red Sox noticed and protested the batting order. The Yankees then followed the official lineup through the end of the game.

In a 4 – 3, 10-inning loss to the Browns, Tiger CF Gee Walker is picked off base twice in the same frame, earning him a 10-day suspension for his ineptitude. After Hank Greenberg singles, Walker reaches base on a error, but then gets caught off base when C Rollie Hemsley fires to first base. Greenberg attempts to draw a throw by running to third base and is thrown out, with Walker taking second. Moments later, with Walker standing six feet off the bag “as brave as a boy on a burning deck” (writer Charles P. Ward’s description), pitcher Jack Knott’s throw to SS Alan Strange nabs him. Mickey Cochrane is so furious he suspends Walker and fines him $20 – the 6th time this season that he has earned a $20 fine. Gee’s next appearance won’t come until July 16 when he pinch-hits for Cochrane.

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In a 4 – 3, 10-inning loss to the Browns, Tiger CF Gee Walker is picked off base twice in the same frame, earning him a 10-day suspension for his ineptitude. After Hank Greenberg singles, Walker reaches base on a error, but then gets caught off base when C Rollie Hemsley fires to first base. Greenberg attempts to draw a throw by running to third base and is thrown out, with Walker taking second. Moments later, with Walker standing six feet off the bag “as brave as a boy on a burning deck” (writer Charles P. Ward’s description), pitcher Jack Knott’s throw to SS Alan Strange nabs him. Mickey Cochrane is so furious he suspends Walker and fines him $20 – the 6th time this season that he has earned a $20 fine. Gee’s next appearance won’t come until July 16 when he pinch-hits for Cochrane.

Led by pinch hitter Harlin Pool’s two hits and two runs, the Reds drop nine runs on the visiting Cardinals in the 8th inning, and win, 11 – 4.

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Led by pinch hitter Harlin Pool’s two hits and two runs, the Reds drop nine runs on the visiting Cardinals in the 8th inning, and win, 11 – 4.

On the 25th anniversary of Forbes Field, a granite monument to Barney Dreyfuss to the left of the exit gate is unveiled before the start of the Cubs-Pirates match. The Windy City squad wins, 4 – 2, behind Bill Lee, the 8th straight win for the Cubs.

On the 25th anniversary of Forbes Field, a granite monument to Barney Dreyfuss to the left of the exit gate is unveiled before the start of the Cubs-Pirates match. The Windy City squad wins, 4 – 2, behind Bill Lee, the 8th straight win for the Cubs.

ByTom

On the 25th anniversary of Forbes Field, a granite monument to Barney Dreyfuss to the left of the exit gate is unveiled before the start of the Cubs-Pirates match. The Windy City squad wins, 4 – 2, behind Bill Lee, the 8th straight win for the Cubs.