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BASEBALL PITCHERSby Janet Spencer

In honor of spring training, come along with Tidbits as we remember some unforgettable moments brought to you by memorable pitchers.• In the 1940s, Bobo Newsom was batting for the Yankees against White Sox pitcher Joe Haynes. He swung and nicked the ball, which rolled back to the pitcher. Realizing it was useless to even try to run to first base, Bobo headed back to the dugout. But instead of throwing to first, Haynes just stood and watched Bobo walk away. When the crowd began to laugh, Bobo turned and saw the pitcher still had the ball. So he began to stroll towards first base. So did Haynes. He walked a little faster. Haynes did too. Suddenly he broke into a sprint. Haynes began to run, finally lobbing the ball to first base seconds ahead of Bobo.• In 1934, Dodger manager Casey Stengel had pitcher Walter Beck replaced in the game. In a temper, Beck threw the ball and it hit the rightfield wall. The Dodger rightfielder had been “resting his eyes” while recovering from a hangover. He heard the ball hit the wall, scooped it up, threw it to second, and then discovered that no one had hit it. • Luke Appling went to bat for the White Sox in a game against the Tigers in the 1930s. He hit 14 consecutive foul balls. On the 15th pitch, the disgusted pitcher threw his glove instead of the ball. • In 1961, Cleveland Indian pitcher Herb Score was hit in the eye by a line drive hit by New York Yankee Gil McDougald. The ball bounced off Score’s head and rolled to first base, where the Cleveland first baseman nabbed it and put the batter out. Score was credited with an assist.

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PITCHING SHENANIGANS (continued)• William Kennedy was pitching for Brooklyn in 1897 when the umpire called a close decision against him. Kennedy lost his temper and hurled the baseball at the umpire, intending to smack him in the head. The ball narrowly missed the ump, who called the ball in play. A runner on base scored before the catcher could retrieve the ball. Brooklyn lost the game 2 - 1.• Joe Engel, pitching in Washington, did not do a very good job. The question was not whether his pitches would go over the plate but whether they would stay in the ballpark. Manager Clark Griffith called him to his office one day and informed him he was being sent to Minneapolis. “Who am I being traded for?” Engel asked. “No one,” replied Griffith. “It’s an even trade!”• In 1918, Otis Crandall was pitching for Los Angeles against Salt Lake City. He had a perfect no-hitter going. There were two out in the ninth inning and not a single man had reached base. Then his brother Karl came to bat for Salt Lake. He made a base hit — the only known instance where a no-hitter was broken by the pitcher’s brother.• Bob Fothergill was a big man. He was a good hitter, but he was sensitive about his weight. As Leo Durocher got ready to pitch against him, he called out, “Stop the game!” and approached the umpire. When the ump asked what was wrong, Durocher replied, “Don’t you know the rules?” he asked, pointing at Fothergill. “BOTH those guys can’t bat at the same time!” Fothergill was so angry he couldn’t bat well and struck out. • Ty Cobb, playing for the Detroit Tigers in 1912, was suspended from play when he jumped into the stands and beat up an abusive heckler. His sympathetic teammates went on strike. So the manager advertised for new players to fill in the next day at a game in Philadelphia. This impromptu team went up against the world champion Oakland A’s. The pitcher allowed 25 hits and 7 walks in 8 innings, but did manage to get one strike-out. An infielder was hit in the mouth by a ground ball and lost two teeth. An outfielder was hit on the head by a fly ball. This pick-up team got 4 hits and made 10 errors and the final score was 24 - 2. The next day, the regular team members ended their strike, paid their fines, and went back to work, except for Cobb, who was suspended for 10 days.• Charlie Grimm was managing the losing Chicago Cubs. One day he got an excited call from his scout saying that he found a pitcher who struck out 27 men in a row. Only one man had even managed

to hit a foul. He asked if he should sign the pitcher. Grimm replied, “Sign up the guy who hit the foul. We’re looking for hitters!”• In 1939, Bob Feller was the best known pitcher in the country, playing for Cleveland. On Mother’s Day, he brought his mother from her Iowa farm to Chicago so she could see him play. A Chicago White Sox batter slugged a foul ball into the stands — where it hit Feller’s mother, knocking her unconscious.• Germany Schaefer was batting against Nick

Altrock. There was a man on first. Schaefer swung and missed a fast ball. Then the pitcher, pretending he was getting ready to throw to the batter, let loose with a fast ball to first base, where the runner was leading off. • When he got the ball back, Altrock let fly another scorcher of a fastball. Schaefer got a second strike. He threw down his bat and walked back to the dugout. “Hey,” called the ump, “You’ve only got two strikes!” “No,” replied Schaefer, “It’s three strikes — I swung at that pitch he threw to first base!”• In the early 1900s, Rube Waddell was such a great pitcher that all batters feared him. One day the pitcher on the opposing team got a great idea: if he could tire Waddell

out before the game, his pitching would be off. So he challenged Waddell to a pitching contest. Whichever one of them could throw the farthest would win $5. They both showed up before the game and threw the ball as far as they could. Waddell’s throw went farthest. The opposing pitcher challenged him to throw that far again. He did. In fact, he threw the ball that far around 50 times. Convinced that Waddell’s arm would be worn out, the rival pitcher handed over the $5. That afternoon, Waddell struck out 14 batters and his team won handily. As he was walking to the clubhouse, he called out to the other pitcher, “Hey, thanks for the workout this morning. That was swell practice!”• Texas University was up against the Yankees in an exhibition game when Lou Gehrig came up to bat. There were two runners on base and it was three and two for Gehrig. The catcher signaled the pitcher, the pitcher nodded — then threw a straight ball right to home plate. Gehrig sent it clear out of the park. The catcher marched up the pitcher, ranting at him for not paying attention to the signals. “Why did you throw him such a nice pitch?” he yelled. The pitcher was not sorry. “I got to thinking: I’ll never pitch a Big League game and maybe I’ll never get to see a game at the Yankee Stadium, and I sure did want to see Gehrig bust just one!”

It’s My Mother or the DogDEAR PAW’S CORNER: My mom keeps complaining that she wants to visit me at my new apartment, but that my dog, “Frankie,” sheds too much and causes her allergies to flare up. Frankie is one of those “no-shed” breeds of poodle, so I don’t know why she thinks he’s the culprit. How can I solve this?

I’m not getting rid of Frankie just so she can visit. -- Abigail C., New York

DEAR ABIGAIL: Perhaps there’s a happy medium the two of you can reach. First, understand that even dogs whose coats don’t shed much hair are not really “allergen-free.” Dander, which grows close to the dog’s skin, can still be shed and can cause allergies to flare up.Other environmental issues in the apartment can contribute to your mother’s allergies. In winter, dust can build up, and mold spores and pollen can enter even the cleanest apartments through heating air ducts.Reduce the amount of allergens by dusting and vacuuming frequently. Wash and dry area rugs before your mom’s visit. During days with high pollen counts, keep the windows shut and run the air conditioner or heater instead. Be sure to change or clean the unit’s filter, if you have access to it, to reduce the amount of allergens coming through the system.If she still insists that the dog is the culprit, consider boarding Frankie for the day or two that your mother is visiting, or having a friend keep him during that time. You shouldn’t have to give up your pet just so your mother can drop in occasionally, but you probably can come to a compromise that will enable her to visit.

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Opening Day: April 8th, 1988.

Bob and Joan Gold moved to Lakewood from the Leadville area bringing their grocery store with them to the corner of West 26th and Kipling.

The store has thrived and is now a hallmark in Lakewood because of the family relationships and friendly service. Golds is a full service grocery store offering a complete line of fresh groceries, deli, and meat (and my favorite candy).

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You probably aren’t too worried about it, but April is Stress Awareness Month. Each year, the Health Resource Network sponsors this “month” to inform people about the dangers of stress and to share successful coping strategies. Obviously, it’s important to reduce stress in all walks of life —

including your investment activities. How can you cut down on the various stresses associated with investing?

Here are a few possible “stress-busters”: • Know your risk tolerance. If you’re constantly

worrying about the value of your investments, your portfolio may simply be too volatile for your individual risk tolerance. Conversely, if you’re always feeling that your investments will never provide you with the growth you need to achieve your long-term goals, you might be investing too conservatively.

• Know what to expect from your investments. Uncertainty is often a leading cause of stress. So when you purchase investments that are mysterious to you, you shouldn’t be surprised if they perform in ways that raise your stress levels. Never invest in something unless you fully understand its characteristics and risk potential.

• Be prepared for market volatility. Over the long term, the financial markets have trended upward, though their past performance can’t guarantee future results. Yet for periods of months, and even years, these same markets can sputter and decline. So when you invest, be aware of this volatility; if you’re prepared for it, you won’t be shocked when it happens, and you should be able to better keep stress at bay.

• Maintain realistic expectations. If you think your investments are going to earn a very high rate of return, year after year, you are more than likely going to be disappointed — and you could easily get “stressed out.” You’re much better off, from a stress standpoint, not to expect eye-popping results.

• Diversify your portfolio. If you were only to own one asset class, such as growth stocks, and that particular segment took a big hit during a market drop, your whole portfolio could suffer, and it could take years to recover — causing you no end of stress. But if you spread your investment dollars among a range of vehicles — stocks, bonds, government securities and so on — your portfolio has a better chance of weathering the ups and downs of the market. (Keep in mind, though, that while diversification may help you reduce the effects of volatility, it can’t prevent losses or guarantee profits.)

• Think long term. If you only measure your investment success by short-term results, you can feel frustrated and stressed. But when you stop to consider your objectives, you may find that the most important ones, such as a comfortable retirement, are all long-term in nature. Consequently, it makes more sense to measure the progress you’re making with your investments in periods of years, or even decades, rather than days or months. Instead of fretting over your monthly investment statements, compare where you are today versus where you were 10 or 15 years ago. The results may well surprise and help “de-stress” you.

Stress Awareness Month will come and go. But by making the right moves, you can help take some of the stress out of investing for a long time to come.

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Slow Garage Door Is Unbearable

Q: My garage door has been opening very slowly for the past few days. I’ve already

had problems opening and closing it -- I have to mash the remote button several times to get it to move. Are these problems related? Are they easy or difficult to fix? -- Jim K., Gulfport, Miss.

A: They’re related in the sense that your garage door probably needs some overall

maintenance, but the two issues are otherwise likely not from the same cause.Having to mash the remote operating button several times could indicate that the garage door’s sensor eye is dirty or misaligned. Or, the battery on the remote might need changing. The door’s slow opening speed indicates a more serious problem. One of the door’s torsion springs -- a pair of large coils straddling the horizontal bar at the top of the door that helps control opening and closing -- may be broken or on their way out. A broken spring can’t be repaired; it must be replaced.You’ll probably read plenty of warnings on the Internet about attempting to replace them yourself. Since the coils are under tension, especially when the garage door is closed,

removing them can be dangerous. I don’t have enough space to tell you how to do it safely, but if you’re interested in what it takes to change these out, a detailed description can be found at DDMGarageDoors.com. DIY’er Richard Kinch provides even more good info in “How I Replaced Deadly Garage Door Torsion Springs and Lived to Tell the Tale,” found here: www.truetex.com/garage.htm.If you decide against repairing the door yourself, contact a licensed garage-door repair professional to inspect the door and its hardware and estimate the cost of repairs. As with any repair that you need to hire someone for, follow the “rule of three” -- contact three different professionals and get a written estimate from each before allowing any work to be done.While you’re waiting for the repair, do not open or close the door. Park your car in the driveway for now. Operating the door with a broken torsion spring can cause further damage, including misalignment or derailment.

HOME TIP: To reduce squeaking of the garage door, lubricate the rollers, bearings and hinges with 3-in-1 oil.

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I was watching the NCAA tournament, and I wanted a sandwich. I had no cold cuts, nor did I have any bread in the house. Well ... actually, that’s not entirely true. We had the bread my wife makes our kid eat that’s made out of bird seed and sticks and some sort of tofurkey nonsense in the fridge, but I would rather eat glass than that stuff. So I picked up the phone to order a sandwich from the local sandwich shop that advertises very fast delivery. But since we got rid of the land line and went “cellphone only,” that can sometimes be problematic. You see, my cellphone has a battery with the lifespan of a mayfly and never works. So, after charging it in a wall outlet for a few minutes, it woke up, and 15 minutes later, after it helpfully “synched” and downloaded the 70 inane text messages sent from friends at sports bars (who were no doubt enjoying sandwiches), I was finally able to make the call and order my sandwich.“The GPS says you’re not there,” said the order taker. “I can assure you, I am here,” I replied in the assured manner of someone who existed and had just ordered a sandwich. I further explained I lived less than a quarter mile away, on the main

Bet you didn’t know the Rockies have a higher winning percentage than the Avalanche over the last five years. Hard to believe, don’t you think?

And if you think I’m skewing the numbers because I’m counting overtime losses, you’re right. The NHL’s

ridiculous system of awarding every team a point with a hug and a juice box is like putting whipped cream on top of your trash can and calling it dessert. The scoreboard says it’s a loss, so I say it’s a loss.

I expect more out of Avalanche ownership when evaluating its franchise from the president to the dude who drives the Zamboni

I have no expectations of Rockies ownership because if you always do what you’ve always done, then you’ll always get what you’ve always gotten. And that’s a dumpster fire burning on Blake Street as they try to convince you they’re doing everyone a service by trying to heat up

the neighborhood.

Josh Kroenke has a nose for what a good franchise smells like. He’s got one with the Nuggets. I just can’t understand why he’s tolerating the stench across the hallway.

The Avalanche franchise is like a dead fish lying in the sun for over a week. There’s no reason to cut it off at the head. Just throw the entire thing away and go fishing for a new management team and a new coach.

Publicly, the players won’t blame the coach for their last-place standing in the Western Conference. So what is it? Is it the guys who assembled this roster or the guy coaching them? You’d have a better chance of getting a straight answer out of a detainee in Guantanamo than anyone in this organization.

There’s no accountability. There’s no dialogue. And most importantly, there are very few wins. This organization doesn’t need a broom to sweep out the decision makers. It needs a couple of sticks of dynamite.

The Monforts are a lost cause, yet there’s hope for Josh Kroenke. He’s a bright and affable, but still hasn’t figured out the difference between living in the past and learning from it.

It’s time for Kroenke to move on from Pierre Lacroix and his insulated and incestuous staff, despite what’s he’s done for this organization and the city. Long gone are the parades and sipping champagne out of the Stanley Cup. The Avs are as irrelevant as Pauly Shore, whose last movie to make any money was The Wash in 2001.

The only things left to cheer for are dramatic change in the front office and more losses to get the top pick in the draft.

Avalanche fans won’t agree, but neither did Broncos backers when the team was 4-12 and got the second-overall pick in the draft. Von Miller is a franchise player and so might be defenseman Seth Jones.

I’m not suggesting the Avs tank it the rest of the way because they’ll find a way to lose with their full complement of players anyway. No one can blame the recent skid on injuries. Everyone is available and accounted for and they’re still losing.

They’ve got some nice players to build around in Matt Duchene, Gabriel Landeskog and Ryan O’Reilly, so they’re not completely void of talent. But I’ve seen more talent in the opening week of American Idol than on this roster. A top-three pick for the third time in five years should help.

The Avs are on the verge of so many high draft picks in such a short amount of time it would make Clippers owner Donald Sterling blush.

The Rockies have proven they can’t draft and develop no matter how high the draft picks, but nothing is going to change. A fresh set of eyes and ideas would do the Avalanche good.

This once-proud organization boasts an “A” on the front of its sweater that has become a symbol of anemic leadership, anemic coaching and for the most part anemic talent.

Colorado hockey fans deserve better. And it’s time to reward them for their patience and loyalty, instead of remaining loyal to a management group that’s driven this organization into the ground.

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thoroughfare and was the sole house on top of the hill ... impossible to miss. He was still befuddled. I still wasn’t showing up on his GPS, even after ordering pickles and chips. After suggesting he take out his crayon and write the directions down, he went to work spitting in my sandwich, and I went back to the games.Gonzaga got wrecked by Witchita State. I haven’t seen a team play so scared in my entire life. Witchita State played street ball, couldn’t miss and the players were getting tattoos during TV timeouts, it seemed. Minnesota lost, and responded by firing Tubby Smith. Tubby Smith, the guy who had a .610 winning percentage and took them to the tournament seemingly every year. The powers that be, they said, wanted a “fresh pair of eyes” for the program. They’re nuttier than the bread my kid eats. I can’t wait to see where Tubby goes next.The delivery driver calls. “Om ... you’re not on my GPS,” he said.I asked for his name, and his name was Luke. Perfect. “Luke,” I intoned. “SHUT THE GPS OFF. Luke Skywalker turned off his targeting device and blew up the Death Star in one shot! You can do this!” He laughed and promised to be “right there.”Still sans sandwich and with expectations low, I went back to the games. Wow. Florida Gulf Coast University made it to the Sweet Sixteen. Some things you just don’t see coming.

Mark Vasto is a veteran sportswriter who lives in Kansas City.

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SPORTS QUIZBy Chris Richcreek

1. Name the two players who have hit home runs in a Game Seven of the World Series three times each.2. In 2004, Andy Lopez became the third baseball coach to take three different teams to the College World Series. Name the first two.3. Who was the first 1,000-yard rusher in AFL history?4. The 2012 NCAA men’s basketball tournament saw the biggest comeback in its history, as BYU came from 25 points down to win. What had been the biggest rally? 5. Who was the last Buffalo Sabres player before Thomas Vanek in 2013 to tally five points in a game?6. Carmelo Anthony set a USA Basketball record in 2012 for most points in an Olympic game (37). Who had held the record?7. Who was the oldest golfer to play in the Ryder Cup?

Answers1. Bill “Moose” Skowron and Yogi Berra.2. Larry Cochell and Ron Polk.3. Cookie Gilchrist ran for 1,096 yards for Buffalo in 1962.4. Duke came back from 22 down against Maryland in 2001.5. Drew Stafford had five points in a game in 2008.6. Stephon Marbury tallied 31 points in 2004.7. Raymond Floyd was 51 years old when he played in the Ryder Cup in 1993.

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Almost RavioliThis tastes like ravioli, but it sure is a lot easier to make. Even people who think they hate spinach will love it.

8 ounces extra-lean ground sirloin or turkey breast 1/2 cup chopped onion1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and thoroughly drained1 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning 1 (2.5 ounce) jar sliced mushrooms, drained1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrainedSugar substitute to equal 1 tablespoon sugar, suitable for cooking2 cups cooked shell macaroni, rinsed and drained 1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese

1. Preheat oven to 350 F. Spray an 8-by-8-inch baking dish with olive oil-flavored cooking spray.2. In a large skillet sprayed with cooking spray, brown meat and onion. Stir in spinach, Italian seasoning, mushrooms, tomato sauce, tomatoes and sugar substitute. Lower heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Add shell macaroni. Mix well to combine.3. Spoon hot mixture into prepared baking dish. Evenly sprinkle Cheddar cheese over top. Bake for 30 minutes. Place baking dish on wire rack and let set for 5 minutes. Makes 4 servings.

„ Each serving equals: 262 calories, 6g fat, 21g protein, 31g carb., 746mg sodium, 4g Fiber; Diabetic Exchanges: 2 1/2 Vegetable, 2 Meat, 1 Starch.

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Colorful 3-D Art Is Easy to Create

Join your kids in creating art in 3-D with this easy and fun activity using household basics: corrugated cardboard from an empty box, scissors, paint and markers. That’s it.Watch your kids enjoy hours of fun with this clever construction technique. Once they get the hang of assembling the two interlocking pieces they’ve designed themselves, they’ll discover that a three-dimensional mobile will look just right hanging over their homework desk. It’s so much fun, preschoolers will want you to join in and help them make an entire town or country scene of buildings, trees and flowers. They can set up the miniature play world, then add their trucks and other toys from their toy box. Or, if there’s a birthday in the house, make a card to greet the recipient from all angles for a 3-D day.Let’s get started by making a 3-D potted cactus in three easy steps. Use the same steps to make other objects. 1. On a piece of cardboard approximately 7 inches by 10 inches, draw a simple cactus shape in a clay pot. For extra fun in making the cactus design, have your child wear a mitten and place her hand on the cardboard. Trace around the mitten to create the cactus shape. Add the clay pot freehand. Cut out the drawing. (An adult may need to help with this.)

Vegetarian Lasagna

We substituted veggie crumbles for greasy ground beef to cut the fat without losing the protein in this super-easy vegetarian lasagna.

1 jar (25- to 26-ounce) marinara sauce 1 can (14 1/2-ounce) diced tomatoes 1 package (8- to 9-ounce) oven-ready (no- boil) lasagna noodles 1 container (15-ounce) part-skim ricotta cheese 1 package (8-ounce) shredded Italian cheese blend or shredded mozzarella cheese package (10-ounce) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry 1 cup frozen veggie crumbles

1. In medium bowl, combine marinara sauce and tomatoes with their juice.2. Spray 4 1/2- to 6-quart slow-cooker bowl with nonstick cooking spray. Spoon 1 cup tomato-sauce mixture into bowl. Arrange one fourth of noodles over sauce, overlapping noodles and breaking into large pieces to cover as much sauce as possible. Spoon about 3/4 cup sauce over noodles, then top with one third of ricotta (about 1/2 cup) and 1/2 cup shredded cheese. Spread half of spinach over cheese.3. Repeat layering 2 more times beginning with noodles, but in middle layer, replace spinach with frozen crumbles. Place remaining noodles over spinach, then top with remaining sauce and shredded cheese.4. Cover slow cooker with lid and cook as manufacturer directs on low setting 2 1/2 to 3 hours or on high setting 1 1/2 to 1 3/4 hours or until noodles are very tender. Serves 8.

Veggie crumbles are a heat-and-serve vegetarian meat substitute found in your grocer’s freezer. If you prefer, you can substitute 8 ounces ground beef, browned, for the crumbles.

„ Each serving: About 415 calories, 17g total fat (8g saturated), 37mg cholesterol, 1,120mg sodium, 41g total carbs, 6g dietary fiber, 24g protein.

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2. Trace the original potted cactus onto another piece of cardboard and cut out the second shape. Color or paint both sides of each cutout, making them look as similar as possible.3. Mark the center point on the top of each cutout. On one piece, cut a slit starting at the top of the cactus and going down to that mark. On the other, cut a slit from the bottom of the flowerpot going up. The slits should be as wide as the thickness of the cardboard. 4. Slide one piece into the other.

Extra idea: To hang a 3-D object, poke a hole at the top and string fishing line or lightweight wire through the hole. Hang from a hook in the ceiling or from a windowsill.***Donna Erickson’s award-winning series “Donna’s Day” is airing on public television nationwide. To find more of her creative family recipes and activities, visit www.donnasday.com and link to the NEW Donna’s Day Facebook fan page. Her latest book is “Donna Erickson’s Fabulous Funstuff for Families.”

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Jackie Mitchell was born in Tennessee in 1913. Her neighbor, Dazzy Vance, was a pitcher in the minor leagues. Though Jackie was only five, Dazzy taught her basic pitching techniques, and she quickly caught on. Dazzy told her she could become a great ball player. Jackie grew up believing him.• At 16, Jackie played for a women’s team in Chattanooga. At 17, she attended a baseball school in Atlanta, where she was noticed by the owner of the Chattanooga Lookouts, a minor league team. He offered her a contract to play for the 1931 season. The newspapers ran stories about the first woman ever to play in the minor leagues. (However, in 1898, Lizzie Arlington played a single game for Reading, PA, technically making Jackie the second woman in minor league history.)• Meanwhile, the New York Yankees had finished spring training in Florida and were on their way to New York. They stopped in Chattanooga to play the Lookouts in an exhibition game.• The game began before a crowd of 4,000. Reporters, wire services, and a newsreel camera were on hand. The Lookouts’ manager sent Clyde Barfoot out to pitch the first inning. The Yankees’ lead-off batter slugged a double, and their next hitter smacked a single, allowing a run. The manager pulled Barfoot out and sent rookie southpaw Jackie to the mound. The next hitter up at bat was the legendary Babe Ruth. • Jackie’s first pitch was a ball, but the next three pitches were strikes, with Babe taking a useless swing at the first two, and the third dropping across the plate for a strike. Jackie Mitchell struck Babe Ruth out. The crowd went wild! Babe Ruth kicked the dirt, called the umpire nasty names, gave his bat a wild heave, and stomped out to the Yank’s dugout. • But there was still work to be done, for

the next batter up was Lou Gehrig. She struck him out on three pitches. Jackie Mitchell had fanned the “Sultan of Swat” and the “Iron Horse” back-to-back. The crowd rose to its feet in a lengthy standing ovation.• Jackie pitched to one more batter, allowing a walk, before the manager pulled her out and sent Barfoot in. The Yankees won 14 – 4.• The news spread across the country. Fan mail poured in. One envelope had no address

aside from the words “The Girl Who Struck Out Babe Ruth.”• A few days later, the baseball commissioner voided her contract, declaring that women were unfit to play baseball because it was “too strenuous.” In 1952, Major League Baseball formally banned women from contracts, a ban that lasted until 1992.• Crushed, Jackie

began pitching in exhibition games. At 19, she signed with the House of David, a men’s team famous for their long hair and beards. She traveled with them until 1937, but eventually got tired of the sideshow aspects of her career, such as being asked to wear a fake beard, or playing an inning while riding a donkey.• She retired at 23, but played with local teams. She refused to come out of retirement when the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League formed in 1943.• In 1982, she was invited to throw out the ceremonial first pitch for the Chattanooga Lookouts on their season opening day. She died in 1987, and was buried in Chattanooga.• Her mentor, Dazzy Vance, went on to pitch major league for Brooklyn, and was the only pitcher to lead the National League in strikeouts for seven consecutive seasons. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1955 and died in 1961.

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• Brooklyn had the bases loaded. Hank DeBerry was on third, Dazzy Vance on second, and Chick Fewster was on first. Babe Herman came up to bat and hit a long one. DeBerry ran home and scored. Vance advanced to third and decided to stay there. Fewster ran to second and was on his way to third when he saw that Vance had stopped, so he turned around and went back to second. But Babe Herman was running full speed ahead, past first, past second, and on to third. At third he made a great slide, only to find Vance already occupying the base. Fewster stood halfway between second and third, wondering what he should do. The third baseman got the ball and began tagging everybody in sight. When the umpire recovered his senses, he called Herman and Fewster out, and Vance safe. It took half an hour for the audience to stop laughing, and it spawned a popular joke: “How’s the game going?” “Brooklyn has three men on base!” “Oh really? Which base?”• Herman Schaefer, playing for Washington in 1910, was on first and a teammate was on third. Schaefer stole second, hoping the catcher would try to throw him out, giving the teammate on third a chance to go for home. But the catcher didn’t make the throw. So Schaefer stole first base back. The rule book revealed no rule against stealing bases backwards. When play resumed, Schaefer stole second again. The catcher threw (too late) and the teammate on third scored. Later the rules were amended and stealing backwards became an automatic out. • Herman Schaefer once hit a homer out of the park. He slid into first, slid into second, slid into third, and slid home. • In Fenway Park, rules declare that if a batted ball hits one of the pigeons who roost in

the stadium, the ball is declared dead. • In 1984, Dave Klingman went to bat for the Oakland Athletics against the Minnesota Twins. Klingman hit a fly ball that penetrated the protective netting of the Metrodome ceiling 180 feet up. It never fell. Umpires called it a ground rule double. When the ball was retrieved by the groundskeeper, it was sent to the Baseball Hall of Fame.• In 1920, the Cleveland Indians were up against Brooklyn in the World Series. Bill Wambsganss was in center field for the Indians when he caught a fly for one out. The force of the running jump carried him to second base, where he tagged out the second base runner who had

been heading for third. Then he got another easy out by tagging the first base runner heading for second. It was an unassisted triple play. The crowd was silent while they tried to figure out what had happened and how many

outs there were. When realization set in, fans went wild. • Mike Grady, third baseman for the New York Giants, holds the distinction of making the most errors in one play. In 1895, he missed a ground ball and the batter reached first. He overthrew the ball to first, and the batter got to second. When the runner headed for third, the first base man threw to Grady, but he dropped it and the runner raced home, whereupon Grady threw the ball over the catcher’s head. Four errors on a single play. • In 1931, the Braves were losing to the Cardinals, 12-0. Rabbit Maranville called time out and gathered the team for an infield conference. They gathered in a football-type huddle. Rabbit called the signals, someone snapped the baseball back to him, and the players went crazy tackling each other.

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