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Pithchers' Rules
Pitchers basically ruled the field, so they had the advantage of misuse of the ball such as spitting, scuffing, and discoloring the ball -
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Baseball History
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American League is formed.
The National League made up it's own rules until the American League came along made rules so they were both combined. -
First Pinch Hit Grand Slam
On May 3, Mike O'neil hit the world's first pinch hit Grand Slamd -
First World Series
On October 10,1903 the first world Series was played against the Boston Americans(American League) and the Pittsburgh Pirates(National League). -
First Helmet worn
Roger Bresnahan was the first man in baseball to where an actual helmet in a baseball game. -
San Fransisco Earthquake
The San Fransisco earthquake shook up the Giants and any chance of getting to the World Series. -
Girls Playing Pro Baseball
Alta Wess was the first women to play professional baseball -
Running Error cost World Series
Fred Merkle makes a baseball running error that cost the Giants the World Series -
1909 World Series
In 1909 The Detroit Tigers make their third World Series appearance yet fail to win -
Batters fight for top spot on Lederboard
The top batters fought in 1910 to get into first place, so they could get the best car Detroit had to offer.
