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Buck Army Marches to Bahle for Harar
'^»C' «. •' V-. ''•. ATBBAOB DAILY OIBOCLATION t H B W B A t e n i m far U Hontk of.Septmiber. IBU rw e e e e td f v . & Ww OmtI 5,571 Hertford ~ \ Member of lh«'Audit", y ’’ Fair toirisbt and Setorday; SloiT' IhueMi of OhviilatioiM ly rloliif temperature, ^ * e ^ VOL. LV„NO. 22. U'lassifled Adrertlalnc on Face lA ) MANCHESTER, CONN., FRIDAY^ OCTOI 1935. (EIGHTEEN PAGES) PRICE THREE CENTD / •- BRITAIN’S KING MAY QUIZ STATE Townsend Pension Advocates Hold Convention REGRETS WAR OFHCIAL ABOUT BU CK ARMY MARCHES ACT BY ITALY HIS PURCHASES TO BAHLE FOR HARAR Message Adjoarning Parlia Unnamed Trustee of An In Selassie’s Crack T roo ]^ ment Expresses Concern stitution Likely to Be First Wiar Situation at Glance || ' Move to Meet Italian Ad at Crisis; Sees Need of Air Questioned in New Inves By ASSOCIATED I’KESS » Emperor Haile Solas.sle expressed ! The King of England, proroguing increased C4>nftflence in the ability of * vance m Southern Ethi Force Expanding. tigation. Parliament, be.spoke his "grave.st his soldiers to withstand the Italian i challenge. concern" over the situation In Romo reported the occupation on opia — Warring Empire Africa. ~ the southern front of Gelodi and London. O ct 29.— ( A P )— KIhr: Hartford, Oct. 2 9 .- /A P ) — The To the shrieks (ind sobs of their "various vllliieeH". on the banks 4if ^G«orge expressed ‘‘gravdat concern’ unnamed trustee of a state Institu women and with flTo Wrs.sing nf the .^liibeli river, Takes No Interest in Eo- tion reported to have sold articles ^ver the Italo-Elhloplan crfsfs today their church on their colors. -
Baseball Rule” Faces an Interesting Test
The “Baseball Rule” Faces an Interesting Test One of the many beauties of baseball, affectionately known as “America’s pastime,” is the ability for people to come to the stadium and become ingrained in the action and get the chance to interact with their heroes. Going to a baseball game, as opposed to going to most other sporting events, truly gives a fan the opportunity to take part in the action. However, this can come at a steep price as foul balls enter the stands at alarming speeds and occasionally strike spectators. According to a recent study, approximately 1,750 people get hurt each year by batted 1 balls at Major League Baseball (MLB) games, which adds up to twice every three games. The 2015 MLB season featured many serious incidents that shed light on the issue of 2 spectator protection. This has led to heated debates among the media, fans, and even players and 3 managers as to what should be done to combat this issue. Currently, there is a pending class action lawsuit against Major League Baseball (“MLB”). The lawsuit claims that MLB has not 1 David Glovin, Baseball Caught Looking as Fouls Injure 1,750 Fans a Year, BLOOMBERG BUSINESS (Sept. 9, 2014, 4:05 PM), http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/20140909/baseballcaughtlookingasfoulsinjure1750fansayear. 2 On June 5, a woman attending a Boston Red Sox game was struck in the head by a broken bat that flew into the seats along the third baseline. See Woman hurt by bat at Red Sox game released from hospital, NEW YORK POST (June 12, 2015, 9:32 PM), http://nypost.com/2015/06/12/womanhurtbybatatredsoxgamereleasedfromhospital/. -
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DETROIT TIGERS’ 4 GREATEST HITTERS Table of CONTENTS Contents Warm-Up, with a Side of Dedications ....................................................... 1 The Ty Cobb Birthplace Pilgrimage ......................................................... 9 1 Out of the Blocks—Into the Bleachers .............................................. 19 2 Quadruple Crown—Four’s Company, Five’s a Multitude ..................... 29 [Gates] Brown vs. Hot Dog .......................................................................................... 30 Prince Fielder Fields Macho Nacho ............................................................................. 30 Dangerfield Dangers .................................................................................................... 31 #1 Latino Hitters, Bar None ........................................................................................ 32 3 Hitting Prof Ted Williams, and the MACHO-METER ......................... 39 The MACHO-METER ..................................................................... 40 4 Miguel Cabrera, Knothole Kids, and the World’s Prettiest Girls ........... 47 Ty Cobb and the Presidential Passing Lane ................................................................. 49 The First Hammerin’ Hank—The Bronx’s Hank Greenberg ..................................... 50 Baseball and Heightism ............................................................................................... 53 One Amazing Baseball Record That Will Never Be Broken ...................................... -
December, 2016
By the Numbers Volume 26, Number 2 The Newsletter of the SABR Statistical Analysis Committee December, 2016 Review Academic Research: Three Papers Charlie Pavitt The author reviews three recent academic papers: one investigating the effect of the military draft on the timing of the emergence of young baseball players, another investigating pitch selection over the course of a game, and a third modeling pickoff throws using game theory. I haven’t found any truly outstanding contributions in the attenuated in the last half of careers. It was most evident at the academic literature of late, but here are three I found of some highest production levels; the top ten rWARs and all six Hall of interest. Famers from those birth years were all born on “non-draft days.” Mange, Brennan and David C. Phillips (2016), As some potential players below the “magic number” did not Career interruption and productivity: Evidence serve due to student deferments (among other reasons), and some potential players above the figure did serve as volunteers, these from major league baseball during the figures likely underestimate the actual differences between those Vietnam War who did and did not era , Journal of actually serve. The Human Capital, authors presented Vol. 10, No. 2, In this issue data suggesting that the main reason for pp. 159-185 Academic Research: Three Papers ............................Charlie Pavitt ............................1 this effect may be a World Series Pinch Runners, 1990-2015...................Samuel Anthony........................3 greater likelihood of Mange and Phillips Pitcher Batting Eighth ...............................................Pete Palmer ...............................9 potential players conducted a study of Two Strategies: A Story of Change............................Don Coffin ..............................11 opting for four-year interruptions caused by college rather than draft status during the The previous issue of this publication was March, 2016 (Volume 26, Number 1). -
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Game Information ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Detroit Tigers Media Relations Department w Comerica Park w Phone (313) 471-2000 w Fax (313) 471-2138 w Detroit, MI 48201 w www.tigers.com Twitter - @DetroitTigersPR, @tigers, @TigresdeDetroit Detroit Tigers at Houston Astros Friday, June 27, 2014 Minute Maid Park, Houston, TX Game Time - 8:10 p.m. EDT RECENT RESULTS: The Tigers completed a three-game sweep of the Rangers and TIGERS AT A GLANCE extended their winning streak to seven games with a 6-0 win on Thursday night at Globe Life Park in Arlington. Rick Porcello recorded the first complete game shutout of his career, Record: 43-32 / Streak: W7 scattering three hits, walking three and striking out six. Offensively, Miguel Cabrera was 4x5 with a double and an RBI, while Nick Castellanos, Ian Kinsler and Victor Martinez each Game #76 / Road #38 added two hits in the win. The Tigers continue their nine-game road trip tonight as they Home: 19-19 / Road: 24-13 begin a three-game series against the Astros. Following this weekend’s series, the Tigers return home on Monday to start a nine-game homestand, which includes a three-game Tonight’s Scheduled Starters series versus Oakland, a four-game set against Tampa Bay and a two-game series versus the Dodgers. RHP Justin Verlander vs. RHP Brad Peacock PORCELLO GOES THE DISTANCE: Rick Porcello turned in the second complete game and (6-7, 4.82) (2-4, 4.50) first shutout of his career in last night’s 6-0 win over the Rangers. He allowed just three hits, walked three and struck out six in his nine scoreless innings. -
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Game Information ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Detroit Tigers Media Relations Department w Comerica Park w Phone (313) 471-2000 w Fax (313) 471-2138 w Detroit, MI 48201 w www.tigers.com Twitter - @DetroitTigersPR, @tigers, @TigresdeDetroit Detroit Tigers at Kansas City Royals Tuesday, September 1, 2015 Kauffman Stadium, Kansas City, MO Game Time - 8:10 p.m. EDT RECENT RESULTS: The Tigers dropped their fourth straight game on Sunday, falling 9-2 TIGERS AT A GLANCE to the Blue Jays at Rogers Centre. Nick Castellanos had three hits, including two doubles, in the loss, while Miguel Cabrera and James McCann each drove in a run. Alfredo Simon Record: 60-70 / Streak: L4 started for Detroit and suffered the loss after giving up six runs on six hits with two walks Game #131 / Road #66 and two strikeouts in 5.0 innings. The Tigers continue their six-game road trip tonight as Home: 30-35 / Road: 30-35 they begin a three-game series at Kansas City. Following the series vs. the Royals, the Tigers return home for a six-game homestand, which includes three games vs. Cleveland Tonight’s Scheduled Starters (September 4-6) and three games vs. Tampa Bay (September 7-9). HOLADAY, RYAN RECALLED FROM TRIPLE A TOLEDO: The Tigers today announced RHP Justin Verlander vs. RHP Johnny Cueto that they have recalled the contract of catcher Bryan Holaday and lefthanded pitcher Kyle (2-6, 3.45) (9-9, 2.94) Ryan from Triple A Toledo. In 49 games with the Mud Hens, Holaday hit .224 (36x161) with 18 runs scored, eight doubles, two home runs and 17 RBI. -
2011 Topps Gypsy Queen Baseball
Hobby 2011 TOPPS GYPSY QUEEN BASEBALL Base Cards 1 Ichiro Suzuki 49 Honus Wagner 97 Stan Musial 2 Roy Halladay 50 Al Kaline 98 Aroldis Chapman 3 Cole Hamels 51 Alex Rodriguez 99 Ozzie Smith 4 Jackie Robinson 52 Carlos Santana 100 Nolan Ryan 5 Tris Speaker 53 Jimmie Foxx 101 Ricky Nolasco 6 Frank Robinson 54 Frank Thomas 102 David Freese 7 Jim Palmer 55 Evan Longoria 103 Clayton Richard 8 Troy Tulowitzki 56 Mat Latos 104 Jorge Posada 9 Scott Rolen 57 David Ortiz 105 Magglio Ordonez 10 Jason Heyward 58 Dale Murphy 106 Lucas Duda 11 Zack Greinke 59 Duke Snider 107 Chris V. Carter 12 Ryan Howard 60 Rogers Hornsby 108 Ben Revere 13 Joey Votto 61 Robin Yount 109 Fred Lewis 14 Brooks Robinson 62 Red Schoendienst 110 Brian Wilson 15 Matt Kemp 63 Jimmie Foxx 111 Peter Bourjos 16 Chris Carpenter 64 Josh Hamilton 112 Coco Crisp 17 Mark Teixeira 65 Babe Ruth 113 Yuniesky Betancourt 18 Christy Mathewson 66 Madison Bumgarner 114 Brett Wallace 19 Jon Lester 67 Dave Winfield 115 Chris Volstad 20 Andre Dawson 68 Gary Carter 116 Todd Helton 21 David Wright 69 Kevin Youkilis 117 Andrew Romine 22 Barry Larkin 70 Rogers Hornsby 118 Jason Bay 23 Johnny Cueto 71 CC Sabathia 119 Danny Espinosa 24 Chipper Jones 72 Justin Morneau 120 Carlos Zambrano 25 Mel Ott 73 Carl Yastrzemski 121 Jose Bautista 26 Adrian Gonzalez 74 Tom Seaver 122 Chris Coghlan 27 Roy Oswalt 75 Albert Pujols 123 Skip Schumaker 28 Tony Gwynn Sr. 76 Felix Hernandez 124 Jeremy Jeffress 2929 TTyy Cobb 77 HHunterunter PPenceence 121255 JaJakeke PPeavyeavy 30 Hanley Ramirez 78 Ryne Sandberg 126 Dallas -
2020 MLB Ump Media Guide
the 2020 Umpire media gUide Major League Baseball and its 30 Clubs remember longtime umpires Chuck Meriwether (left) and Eric Cooper (right), who both passed away last October. During his 23-year career, Meriwether umpired over 2,500 regular season games in addition to 49 Postseason games, including eight World Series contests, and two All-Star Games. Cooper worked over 2,800 regular season games during his 24-year career and was on the feld for 70 Postseason games, including seven Fall Classic games, and one Midsummer Classic. The 2020 Major League Baseball Umpire Guide was published by the MLB Communications Department. EditEd by: Michael Teevan and Donald Muller, MLB Communications. Editorial assistance provided by: Paul Koehler. Special thanks to the MLB Umpiring Department; the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum; and the late David Vincent of Retrosheet.org. Photo Credits: Getty Images Sport, MLB Photos via Getty Images Sport, and the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum. Copyright © 2020, the offiCe of the Commissioner of BaseBall 1 taBle of Contents MLB Executive Biographies ...................................................................................................... 3 Pronunciation Guide for Major League Umpires .................................................................. 8 MLB Umpire Observers ..........................................................................................................12 Umps Care Charities .................................................................................................................14 -
FROM BULLDOGS to SUN DEVILS the EARLY YEARS ASU BASEBALL 1907-1958 Year ...Record
THE TRADITION CONTINUES ASUBASEBALL 2005 2005 SUN DEVIL BASEBALL 2 There comes a time in a little boy’s life when baseball is introduced to him. Thus begins the long journey for those meant to play the game at a higher level, for those who love the game so much they strive to be a part of its history. Sun Devil Baseball! NCAA NATIONAL CHAMPIONS: 1965, 1967, 1969, 1977, 1981 2005 SUN DEVIL BASEBALL 3 ASU AND THE GOLDEN SPIKES AWARD > For the past 26 years, USA Baseball has honored the top amateur baseball player in the country with the Golden Spikes Award. (See winners box.) The award is presented each year to the player who exhibits exceptional athletic ability and exemplary sportsmanship. Past winners of this prestigious award include current Major League Baseball stars J. D. Drew, Pat Burrell, Jason Varitek, Jason Jennings and Mark Prior. > Arizona State’s Bob Horner won the inaugural award in 1978 after hitting .412 with 20 doubles and 25 RBI. Oddibe McDowell (1984) and Mike Kelly (1991) also won the award. > Dustin Pedroia was named one of five finalists for the 2004 Golden Spikes Award. He became the seventh all-time final- ist from ASU, including Horner (1978), McDowell (1984), Kelly (1990), Kelly (1991), Paul Lo Duca (1993) and Jacob Cruz (1994). ODDIBE MCDOWELL > With three Golden Spikes winners, ASU ranks tied for first with Florida State and Cal State Fullerton as the schools with the most players to have earned college baseball’s top honor. BOB HORNER GOLDEN SPIKES AWARD WINNERS 2004 Jered Weaver Long Beach State 2003 Rickie Weeks Southern 2002 Khalil Greene Clemson 2001 Mark Prior Southern California 2000 Kip Bouknight South Carolina 1999 Jason Jennings Baylor 1998 Pat Burrell Miami 1997 J.D. -
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Game Information ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Detroit Tigers Media Relations Department w Comerica Park w Phone (313) 471-2000 w Fax (313) 471-2138 w Detroit, MI 48201 w www.tigers.com Twitter - @DetroitTigersPR, @tigers, @TigresdeDetroit Detroit Tigers vs. Toronto Blue Jays Tuesday, June 3, 2014 Comerica Park, Detroit, MI Game Time - 7:08 p.m. EDT RECENT RESULTS: The Tigers lost the series finale to the Mariners 4-0 on Sunday TIGERS AT A GLANCE afternoon. The shutout marked the third game this year the Tigers had failed to score a run. Nick Castellanos, Bryan Holaday and Torii Hunter each had one hit in the loss. Max Record: 31-22 / Streak: L2 Scherzer took the loss for Detroit, allowing four runs on nine hits and striking out seven in Game #54 / Home #26 6.2 innings. The Tigers return home tonight to open a six-game homestand, which begins with a three-game series vs. Toronto. Following the three games vs. the Blue Jays, Detroit Home: 14-11 / Road: 17-11 welcomes the Red Sox to town for a three-game set, which starts on Friday. Tonight’s Scheduled Starters SECOND ALL-STAR BALLOT UPDATE: The second balloting update for the 85th All-Star RHP Anibal Sanchez vs. RHP Drew Hutchison Game, to be played on Tuesday, July 15th at Target Field in Minneapolis, was announced (2-2, 2.49) (4-3, 3.88) on Monday afternoon. Miguel Cabrera, who is an eight-time All-Star and is looking to start the All-Star Game for the second straight year, leads all American League first basemen TV/Radio with 962,138 votes. -
Boston Red Sox (82-57) Vs
BOSTON RED SOX (82-57) VS. DETROIT TIGERS (81-57) Tuesday, September 3, 2013 • 7:10 p.m. ET • Fenway Park, Boston, MA LHP Jon Lester (12-8, 3.99) vs. RHP Max Scherzer (19-1, 2.90) Game #140 • Home Game #71 • TV: NESN/MLBN • Radio: WEEI 93.7 FM, WUFC 1510 AM (Spanish) STANDING TALL: Boston plays the 2nd of 3 games LESTER’S LAST 5: Tonight’s starter Jon Lester has quality against the Tigers tonight in the 3rd and fi nal series of a starts in his last 5 outings since 8/8...In that time, he ranks RED SOX RECORD BREAKDOWN Overall ........................................... 82-57 9-game homestand...The Sox are 5-2 thus far on the stand, 3rd in the AL in ERA (tied, 1.80) and opponent AVG (.198). AL East Standing ....................1st, 5.5 GA after taking 2 of 3 from Baltimore, sweeping the White Sox At Home ......................................... 45-25 in 3 games, and dropping last night’s series opener. PEN STRENGTH: The Red Sox bullpen has been charged On Road ......................................... 37-32 On the homestand, the Sox are outscoring opponents with runs in just 1 of 7 games during the current homes- In day games .................................. 25-13 37-22 with a .286 batting average and a 3.14 ERA. tand...In that time, Sox relievers have allowed just 2 runs In night games ............................... 57-44 and 8 hits over 18.2 innings (0.96 ERA). April ................................................. 18-8 Boston’s weekend sweep of the White Sox was the May ................................................ 15-15 club’s 1st sweep since 7/30-8/1 vs. -
Detroit Tigers
DETROIT TIGERS GAME NOTES WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONS: 1935, 1945, 1968, 1984 Detroit Tigers Media Rela ons Department • Comerica Park • Phone (313) 471-2000 • Fax (313) 471-2138 • Detroit, MI 48201 www. gers.com • @ gers, @TigresdeDetroit, @DetroitTigersPR Detroit Tigers (15-11-1) at Bal more Orioles (10-14-5) Wednesday, March 30, 2016 • Ed Smith Stadium, Sarasota, FL • 6:05 p.m. ET RHP Shane Greene (1-0, 2.63) vs. RHP Chris Tillman (0-0, 9.31) TV: MLB Network (Delayed - airs at 9 p.m. on Wednesday) • Radio: None RECENT RESULTS: The Tigers game on Tuesday vs. Toronto at Joker Marchant Stadium in Lakeland was canceled due to NUMERICAL ROSTER rain. Detroit dropped a 3-2 decision to the New York Yankees on Monday night at George M. Steinbrenner Field in Tampa. 1 Jose Iglesias INF Ian Kinsler and Jus n Upton accounted for the Tigers two runs as each hit a solo home run. Miguel Cabrera added a pair 3 Ian Kinsler INF of hits in the loss. Buck Farmer started for Detroit and threw 3.0 shutout innings with two hits allowed, one walk and 4 Cameron Maybin OF one strikeout. Kyle Ryan worked 2.0 scoreless innings in relief, allowing just one hit. Adam Ravenelle took the loss for the 8 Jus n Upton OF Tigers a er giving up two runs on three hits with one strikeout in 1.0 inning. 9 Nick Castellanos INF TIGERS ACQUIRE BOBBY WILSON AND MYLES JAYE FROM TEXAS: The Tigers on Tuesday night acquired catcher Bobby 12 Anthony Gose OF Wilson and righthanded pitcher Myles Jaye from Texas in exchange for catcher Bryan Holaday.