Thursday, March 11, 2010

PEERLESS PERFORMANCES -- March 10

Which of the following Hall of Famers was the last major league hurler to toss an 18-inning shutout?

A. Christy Mathewson
B. Lefty Grove
C. Carl Hubbell
D. Monte Ward
E. Warren Spahn



BASEBALL BIRTHDAYS -- March 10
Mike Timlin
Steve Howe (All-Star)
Wayne Twitchell (All-Star)
Johnny Briggs






C. "King Carl" Hubbell threw his gem on July 6, 1933, against St. Louis, winning 1-0 in 18 innings at the Polo Grounds.

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