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Baseball is a game played between two teams consisting of nine players each. The object of the game is to score more runs (or points) than your opponent. The game is played with a small, leather ball and wooden bats. All the players in the "field" wear leather gloves. The field is actually a diamond consisting of grass and dirt with four "bases." A pitcher from one team throws the ball and a batter from the opposing team attempts to hit it. There are nine innings in a regulation game. An inning consists of each team getting a chance to hit the ball and score runs before making three "outs." Baseball is played throughout the world. In the United States, professional baseball, called the major...
Baseball is a game played between two teams consisting of nine players each. The object of the game is to score more runs (or points) than your opponent. The game is played with a small, leather ball and wooden bats. All the players in the "field" wear leather gloves. The field is actually a diamond consisting of grass and dirt with four "bases." A pitcher from one team throws the ball and a batter from the opposing team attempts to hit it. There are nine innings in a regulation game. An inning consists of each team getting a chance to hit the ball and score runs before making three "outs." Baseball is played throughout the world. In the United States, professional baseball, called the major leagues, is played in large stadiums. There are two leagues--American and National. A major-league season runs from April to October, with each team playing 162 games. It concludes with the World Series, where the best team from the National League plays the best team from the American League to decide the champion. There are references to baseball from the 1700s, but the game was not played in the United States until the late 1800s. The first pro team was formed in 1869. The National League was founded in 1876 and the American League in 1901. The first World Series was played in 1903. Baseball is played by people of all ages at numerous levels, including Little League, Babe Ruth League, High School, College and Minor League.
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If you have a news tip or a question about the report, call 800-242-9022 or 414-225-3580. The supervisor is James Carlson. The news editor is Roger Schneider. Report technical problems to 800-242-8865. Send stories by electronic carbon, e-mail to mlwe(...Tags: San Diego Padres, Murder, Bodies of Water, Trade Policy, Mental Illness
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Georgia gets a chance to do some advance scouting
AP Sports WriterWhile Georgia figures to get another easy win on Saturday, the kind that didn't do them much good in the rankings this past week, the game against Central Michigan could serve a very useful purpose down the road. The No. 2 Bulldogs will get a chance...Tags: Major League Baseball, Academic Progress, Students, Football, Tim Tebow
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Arrest warrant for ex-Spartan star Ingram
Associated Press WriterAn arrest warrant was issued Friday for Mark Ingram, a star on the New York Giants' 1991 Super Bowl-winning team who failed for a third time to appear in federal court for sentencing on a money laundering and bank fraud conviction. U.S. District Court...Tags: Philadelphia Eagles, Multi-Sport Events, Police Arrests, Court Administration, Corporate Crime
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76ers to hold training camp at Penn State
In preparation for the 2008-09 season, the Philadelphia 76ers will hold training camp at Penn State University from September 30 through October 5, 2008. The Sixers return to Happy Valley for the first time since the 2003 preseason, with camp scheduled...Tags: Major League Baseball, Philadelphia 76ers, Boston Celtics, Penn State University, Colleges and Universities
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Tropical storm watch for LI as Hanna looms
john.valenti@newsday.com carl.macgowan@newsday.comTropical Storm Hanna shifted to the east and gained steam Friday afternoon -- nearing hurricane strength as it headed up the East Coast toward Long Island, forecasters said. A tropical storm watch remained in effect for the Island and New York City as...Tags: U.S. Open Tennis, Floods, Hurricanes, Major League Baseball, New York Mets
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Purdue to host N. Colorado in opener
AP Sports WriterPurdue coach Joe Tiller might have one more lesson for former protege Scott Downing: Show no mercy to your opponent, even if he's a friend. He'll get to deliver the message Saturday when Purdue hosts Northern Colorado, where Downing is the head coach,...Tags: Chicago Bears, Football, Purdue Boilermakers, Injuries, Basketball
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Michigan Democrats ready for state convention
Associated Press WriterJohn McCain and Barack Obama will top the Michigan ballot in November, but some names down the ticket still need to be determined. Democrats will meet Saturday at the Lansing Center to choose candidates for the Michigan Supreme Court, State Board of...Tags: Political Candidates, Detroit Red Wings, Local Authority, Michigan State University, Court Administration
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White Sox OF Quentin to undergo surgery
Of The Associated PressAmerican League home run leader Carlos Quentin has a broken wrist, and the Chicago White Sox left fielder will have surgery Monday that could sideline him for the rest of the season. Quentin was removed from the lineup before Tuesday's game because of...Tags: Major League Baseball, Josh Beckett, Rush University, American League, Chicago White Sox
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O's acquire reliever Bass from Twins
By a baltimoresun.com reporterThe Orioles announced today that they have acquired right-handed reliever Brian Bass from the Minnesota Twins in a minor league trade for a player to be named later or cash considerations. The club then selected Bass' contract from Triple-A Norfolk and...Tags: Major League Baseball, Baltimore Orioles, Minnesota Twins
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Hanna likely to drench NYC on Sat.
john.valenti@newsday.com christina.hernandez@newsday.comA flood watch has been issued for the New York metro area on Saturday -- and a tropical storm warning has been extended up the East Coast to Sandy Hook, N.J. -- as the region prepares for a potential deluge of pounding, driving rains from Tropical Storm...Tags: U.S. Open Tennis, Floods, Hurricanes, Major League Baseball, New York Mets
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Brewers add third baseman Mike Lamb
Third baseman Mike Lamb was signed Friday by the Milwaukee Brewers, who hoped to bolster their roster for the final month of the season. A nine-year veteran who has played for Texas, Houston and Minnesota, Lamb hit .233 with one homer and 32 RBIs in...Tags: Major League Baseball, Milwaukee Brewers, Craig Counsell, Distilling and Brewing Industry, Bill Hall
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Mayor's resignation not end of Detroit's troubles
Associated Press WriterA text-messaging sex scandal that has cost the city millions of dollars and stifled some government operations for months is coming to a close with the resignation of Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick. But the city's troubles are far from over. It still faces a...Tags: Family, Multi-Sport Events, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Corporate Crime, Regional Authority
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