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1976
East Lansing police arrest Dodger reliever Mike Marshall for disobeying the orders set by the Michigan State University police prohibiting him from taking batting practice. MSU feared he would hit balls too far and injure students on an adjacent tennis court. Marshall protests that it is against his rights as an MSU instructor and files a lawsuit against the school.
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1913
Jim Thorpe signs with the New York Giants, but the Indian Olympic-medal winner will be more of a gate attraction than a threat at the plate.
Thorpe hit .252 with seven home runs over six seasons with the Giants, Reds, and Braves.
1896
National League umpires oppose the proposed rule giving them the authority to eject "obstreperous players." They claim that the imposition of fines is a more effective form of discipline.
Where is the fun in fines? There isn't a chance to play Hit the Road, Jack when a player or manager is fined.
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