On May 17, 1877, Al Spalding’s baseball was officially adopted for Major League use because it was “more lively” than the early “lemon peel ball” still being used.

On May 17, 1877 — On May 17, 1877, Al Spalding’s baseball was officially adopted for Major League use because it was “more lively” than the early “lemon peel ball” still being used.

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1952 – The Bradford Phillies and the Batavia Clippers of the Pony League play the first double no-hit game in league history. The Clippers win on a walk, sacrifice, wild pitch, and sacrifice fly. Jim Mitchell loses while Frank Etcherger wins.

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