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Associated Press
9 hours ago
- Sport
- Associated Press
This Date in Baseball - The `Pine Tar' home run was hit by the Kansas City Royals' George Brett
July 24 1909 — Nap Rucker of the Brooklyn Dodgers struck out 16 batters in a 1-0 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates. 1931 — In an 8-7 loss to Pittsburgh, Babe Herman of Brooklyn hit for the cycle for the second time in the season. 1947 — Jackie Robinson stole home for the first time in his major league career in the Brooklyn Dodgers' 4-2 win over Pittsburgh. 1948 — Chicago White Sox outfielder Pat Seerey become the first major leaguer to strike out seven times in a doubleheader. 1949 — Cleveland pitcher Bob Lemon hit two home runs to lead the Indians to a 7-5 victory over the Washington Senators in the opener of a doubleheader. 1968 — Hoyt Wilhelm of the Chicago White Sox passed Cy Young's major league record when he made his 907th appearance. He retired with 1,070 appearances. 1973 — Bobby Bonds homered and doubled to lead the NL to a 7-1 rout of the AL in the All-Star game at Kansas City. 1983 — The 'Pine Tar' home run was hit by the Kansas City Royals' George Brett off New York pitcher Rich Gossage at Yankee Stadium. Brett's shot came with two outs in the top of the ninth to give the Royals a 5-4 lead. Brett's homer was ruled an out because the amount of pine tar exceeded what was allowed. After a protest by the Royals, the final out and the Yankees' half of the ninth was completed on Aug. 18. 1993 — Anthony Young of the New York Mets extended his record losing streak to 27 games when he walked in the winning run in the 10th inning for a 5-4 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers. 1999 — In their biggest victory in 46 years, the New York Yankees routed the Cleveland Indians 21-1 as Chili Davis went 5-for-6 with six RBIs. 2010 — Tampa Bay won in Cleveland for the first time in nearly five years. The Rays snapped an 18-game losing streak with a 6-3 win against the Indians. Tampa Bay manager Joe Maddon snapped an 0-21 personal losing streak as the visiting manager that began when he was the Angels interim manager in 1996. 2016 — Ken Griffey, Jr. and Mike Piazza are inducted into the Hall of Fame at a ceremony in Cooperstown, NY. Griffey obtained the highest percentage of the vote ever - 99.3% - in being elected in his first year of eligibility by the BBWAA, while Piazza made it on his fourth try. A crowd estimated at 50,000, the second-largest ever at Cooperstown, is on hand to witness the event. 2022 — The induction ceremony is held for the Class of 2022 at the Hall of Fame. Three of the seven men inducted - David Ortiz, Jim Kaat and Tony Oliva - are present to receive the honor. The others, all deceased, are represented by relatives - Gil Hodges, Minnie Minoso and Buck O'Neil - while Dave Winfield introduces 19th century black baseball pioneer Bud Fowler. Over 35,000 persons are present in Cooperstown, NY to witness the ceremony, and Dominican flags and Boston Red Sox gear, in honor of Ortiz, are well in evidence in the crowd. _____
Miami Herald
14 hours ago
- Business
- Miami Herald
Heading to Key West but don't want to drive? Spirit starting FLL flights
Long-time low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines is adding a destination to paradise as it continues the journey to remake itself. The Broward-based airline known for bright yellow planes will offer year-round flights between Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport and Key West International Airport for the first time. On Nov. 6, Spirit will launch four weekly flights, on Monday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday. Daily flights will begin on Dec. 18. Fares start at $79 one-way for trips booked by Nov. 19. Tickets are now available on the airline's website. Spirit is betting on a route that brings together two of the Sunshine State's most popular locales. Fort Lauderdale boasts popular beaches, a renovated pier, growing airport, booming port and influx of youth. The Florida Keys continue to see sky-high demand from tourists all over the world. While Miami — the city and its hotels — was shut out of the 2025 World's Best issue of Travel + Leisure, the Florida Keys ranked eighth among best islands in the continental United States. 'Spirit Airlines entering the Key West market this November is fantastic news for our passengers near and far,' Richard Strickland, executive director of airports at Key West International Airport, said in a statement. 'We welcome this addition to our selection of carriers and greatly anticipate access to Spirit's expansive network of destinations.' Key West will be the eighth destination in Florida that Spirit serves. Fort Myers, Miami, Orlando, Pensacola, Tampa and West Palm Beach are the others, along with Fort Lauderdale. The $79 one-way fares are subject to a 21-day advance purchase, valid for booking July 22 through Nov. 19, 2025, and travel from Nov. 6 through Dec. 17, 2025, the airline said. Blackout dates are Nov. 20 to Dec. 2, 2025. The Key West service comes after Spirit announced in July new direct flights between FLL and Macon, Georgia. The airline will have two flights a week beginning Oct. 16, starting at $49.99 one way. Macon is home to the Allman Brothers and Luther Williams Field, the baseball stadium used in '42,' the film about Jackie Robinson's life. A new Spirit Airlines? Beyond tourist attractions, the new flights will also give travelers an early glimpse of the new, slightly more upscale Spirit. In June, the airline started installing a section of seats — seven rows near the front — that have four additional inches of legroom, a total to 32 inches. The majority of its fleet is expected to have this feature by the end of July and all planes will in 2026. Spirit is also getting rid of its middle seats in the premium section. Flights in July are the first ones that offer the new perks. The moves come as Spirit is looking to carve out a market segment in a competitive market following several tough years. It's now taking on the bigger players with its premium offerings. In April, a new president and CEO, Dave Davis, took over. He replaced longtime President and CEO Ted Christie, who resigned April 7 after successfully leading the company through restructuring. On Feb. 20, the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York approved the carrier's plan to continue operating as a business, and cleared bankruptcy shortly after. Davis came from Sun Country Airlines, where he was president and chief financial officer and a member of its board of directors since December 2019. He was credited with helping make it one of the most profitable airlines in the U.S., outperforming Spirit and Frontier. Can new cabin names help? Travelers to Key West will also get a chance to try out Spirit's new cabin names that debuted in June: Spirit First (formerly Go Big) ▪ Big front seat/extra legroom ▪ Carry-on and first checked bag free ▪ No change or cancel fees ▪ Priority check-in and boarding ▪ Reserved overhead bin space ▪ Complimentary snacks and drinks ▪ Wi-Fi Premium Economy (formerly Go Comfy) ▪ Extra legroom ▪ No middle seat ▪ One carry-on bag free ▪ No change or cancel fees ▪ Priority boarding ▪ Reserved overhead bin space Value (formerly Go) ▪ One carry-on bag free ▪ Seat selection costs extra ▪ Checked bags purchased separately
Yahoo
15-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Los Angeles Dodgers led baseball's move to more diverse roster
No organization in all of sports has been as diversified as baseball's Los Angeles Dodgers. Indeed, few businesses in any field can match the Dodgers in terms of employing men and women from every faith, color and ethnicity in the world. From Brooklyn to Los Angeles, the Dodgers have a rich and long history of diversity: Advertisement Consider: *The Dodgers signed the first African-American to a major league contract and Jackie Robinson, beginning in 1947, built a Hall of Fame career. They shortly added Roy Campanella, Don Newcombe and Joe Black, who all played major roles in the Dodgers success during those years in Brooklyn. Dodgers former players Don Newcombe and Sandy Koufax throw out the first pitch. *The Dodgers had the greatest Jewish player (although not the first, that would be Hank Greenberg) in Sandy Koufax. He retired from the game 59 years ago, but remains a dignified and beloved presence whenever he's at Dodger Stadium. *The greatest – and most famous – Mexican to play in the majors played for the Dodgers – Fernando Valenzuela. And he was more than a pitching star, he was a phenom, especially among the large Hispanic population in Los Angeles. Anyone who ever experienced it will not forget the magic of 'Fernando Mania.' Advertisement *Chan Ho Park became the first Korean in the majors, pitching for the Dodgers in 1994. Twenty eight Koreans have followed Park into the majors. *The most famous player in the game today is from Japan and wears Dodger Blue – Shohei Ohtani. (It should be noted that the Dodgers made these moves for the primary purpose of winning. All the players listed above became All-Stars and the team won a World Series with Robinson, Koufax, Valenzuela and Ohtani. Attendance also flourished, especially during 'Fernando Mania'. *Manager Dave Roberts is the only Japanese-American manager in the majors. And a highly successful one, having guided the club to nine consecutive postseason appearances. Advertisement *Kiki Hernandez is Puerto Rican, Miguel Rojas Venezuelan. Three of their starting pitchers this year are Japanese. *There's also been players in the past from the Dominican Republic like Manny Mota, Adrian Beltre, Pedro Guerrero and Manny Ramirez. *One of the first females to work in a major league front office was Kim Ng, an assistant general manager for the team in 2002. There apparently is no discrimination in the Dodgers when it comes to the bottom line – winning. Hear hear. Pete Donovan is a Palm Desert resident and former Los Angeles Times sports reporter. He can be reached at pwdonovan22@ This article originally appeared on Palm Springs Desert Sun: Los Angeles Dodgers led baseball's move to more diverse roster
Yahoo
14-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Hunt's live MLB All-Star Auction remains unique midsummer experience
During the 1996 MLB All-Star Game, Hunt Auctions ran its standard vendor playbook used at card shows, including The National, by setting up a booth and offering the chance to interact with and purchase vintage baseball items. The game was in Philadelphia, just an hour drive from Hunt's headquarters in Exton, so the auction house worked with the Phillies to set up during the weekend. That arrangement carried over to subsequent games until Hunt eventually approached MLB to be its official Auction House of the All-Star Game. Advertisement That was in 2005. More than 20 years later, the partnership is still running strong, with this year's live auction highlighted by a post-career Jackie Robinson jersey and one of the finest playing days autographed Babe Ruth baseballs in the hobby. When Hunt Auctions founder David Hunt first approached MLB about the partnership, he remembered the league being receptive. 'They have done a really good job at celebrating and recognizing their past is unequaled by any other American sport,' Hunt told cllct. This recognition allowed Hunt to find its footing during the All-Star festivities. Hunt Auctions, which is primarily known for vintage baseball, stays true to itself in its offerings, but also adapts to the locales of each year's game. Advertisement When the game came to Yankee Stadium in 2008, Hunt sold the Whitey Ford Collection. This year, the auction on July 15 consists of a number of large private Braves collections. One of the other unique aspects of the event is the appraisal fair, which allows fans to bring items to the experts at Hunt to get an idea of the value. It's also key for the relationship with MLB to keep the auctions tightly curated and not allow any items that might shine a poor light on the league. 'You know, you don't enjoy a two decade-plus relationship with the league by doing things the wrong way,' Hunt said. 'So we've always been very, very, very strict about what can be sold and only selling things that are appropriate to sell. And guaranteeing everything we sell, because those values clearly align with the way that Major League Baseball conducts themselves, and that's something that they rightfully demanded from Day 1.' Advertisement Hunt Auctions has always been known for its live auction events, a rarity in today's online world. While phone and internet bidders are allowed at the yearly event, Hunt sees the live aspect as invaluable. 'One thing that we've been known for for the entire 35 years of our company is physical live auctions, a true live auction with bidding paddles and excitement and adrenaline and, you know, the whole nine yards,' Hunt said. 'And we believe in it. I mean, it's sort of the foundation of our company.' Especially in the context of the MLB All-Star Game live auction, which sees plenty of fans without specific interest in collecting watching the event for a few minutes before carrying on, the live aspect can act as a tool in recruiting new collectors. Then, of course, there is the ability to hold the memorabilia in your hands. 'Physically handling a piece and seeing it in front of you, there is no technology that will match that,' Hunt said. 'There just isn't. It's not possible. So I think that's a really valuable piece, and if that costs us a bit more to bring that to collectors, we're happy to do it.' Will Stern is a reporter and editor for cllct, the premier company for collectible content.
Yahoo
05-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Cleveland baseball legend Larry Doby remembered 78 years after groundbreaking achievement
Larry Doby broke the American League's color barrier 78 years ago today, on July 5, 1947. It was just a few months after Jackie Robinson first took the field for the Brooklyn Dodgers in the National League. Advertisement Playing for the Cleveland Indians, the outfielder Doby visited each AL city as the first Black man to ever play in games at those stadiums, in an era well before inter-league play. Doby's national legacy is a bit muted because Robinson was first to MLB, but Doby surely endured many of the same stresses and hate that Robinson did. Along the way, Doby was one of the best players in baseball. He didn't join Cleveland until he had played four seasons in the Negro Leagues and also served in the Navy in World War II. Even with the late start, Doby made nine All-Star Games and won two World Series. He's a Hall of Famer. Advertisement He batted .288 in his career. That included 273 home runs, 1,099 RBI and 1,697 hits. Late in his career, Doby also suited up for the White Sox and Tigers. His decade in Cleveland is where he was a baseball trailblazer, and a superstar. And on Larry Doby Day, July 5th every year, Doby is remembered, maybe not on as quite as wide a scale of Robinson, but deserving every bit of a legendary legacy in his own right. MORE: The enduring legacy of Jackie Robinson Day
