Tom Hughes, a Chicago native, was one of the top starting pitchers, finishing the season with 308 and one-third innings pitched. ... They found themselves with a third place and second place finish in 1903 and 1904, respectively. ...
Fenway Park had remained unchanged from the day it opened until a May 8, 1926 fire destroyed bleachers along the left field line. ... Even owner Tom Yawkey would later say that he thought it was possible to finish third or fourth about 10 games above .500. ...
"The Ball disappeared from the premises in a high, sizzling line, carrying an incredible distance in an incredibly short time." ... In the winter of 1934 the Babe signed with the Boston Braves, but couldn't finish the season due to irresolvable problems between himself and McCarthy, the Braves general manager. ...
Many other players that begin their career at this postion usually finish playing as a third baseman, but not Jeter. ... His signature stroke--a line drive the opposite way, to right field--is an act of both iron will and unselfishness....
Japanese Baseball Baseball is probably the most popular sport in Japan. In Japan baseball is called Yakyu. The game of baseball was introduced from the United States during the early Meiji period. Horace Wilson is the man who gets the credit for starting baseball in Japan. Horace Wilson was an Am...
