The Great Depression deepens, and American League costs are cut by dropping an umpire from the AL staff of 11.

On January 4, 1932 — The Great Depression deepens, and American League costs are cut by dropping an umpire from the AL staff of 11.

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When Bret Boone takes the field at Camden Yards against Baltimore, the Mariner second baseman becomes part of the first three-generation family to ever play in the major leagues. The 23 year-old Seattle rookie is the grandson of Ray Boone (1948-60) and son of Bob Boone (1972-90).

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