Kelly Saunders becomes the second woman to serve as a public address announcer at a major league game
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Kelly Saunders becomes the second woman to serve as a public address announcer at a major league game

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On June 20, 1992, Kelly Saunders becomes the second woman to serve as a public address announcer at a major league game. Making her debut at Camden Yards, Saunders fills in for the Baltimore Orioles’ regular announcer, Rex Barney. In 1966, Joy Hawkins McCabe, the daughter of the Senators’ public-relations director, became the first female…

October 9, 1949 - Duke Snider leaps high with his back to the wall at the 393 foot mark to catch Joe DiMaggio's smash to center. The long ball scored Phil Rizzuto from third base in the 1st inning of game 5 of the World Series at Ebbets Field.

For the first time the world series is played under the lights at Ebbets Field in a 10-6 Yankees win

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During the ninth inning of the Dodgers’ 10-8 loss to the Yankees in Game 5, the Ebbets Field lights are turned on, making it the first time a World Series game takes place under artificial lights. The first scheduled Fall Classic night game occurs when the Pirates host Baltimore for Game 4 at Three Rivers Stadium in 1971.

At the Polo Grounds, Dodger Rex Barney no-hits the Giants, 2-0. The Brooklyn 23 year-old right-hander had to endure a one-hour rain delay, as well as showers in the 7th, 8th, and 9th innings to finish his gem.

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At the Polo Grounds, Dodger Rex Barney no-hits the Giants, 2-0. The Brooklyn 23 year-old right-hander had to endure a one-hour rain delay, as well as showers in the 7th, 8th, and 9th innings to finish his gem.