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Nolan Ryan’s Final Hit Batter: August 4, 1993

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By Ken Allan
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I n his illustrious 27-year career, Hall of Fame pitcher Nolan Ryan hit 158 batters. “He did not have a reputation as a headhunter,” said retired MLB umpire Larry Young. “But he definitely had a reputation of working inside.” The overwhelming number of hit-batter situations were fairly routine. That was not so with the last batter he hit in his career, Chicago White Sox third baseman Robin Ventura. It was game three of a four-game series between the White Sox and the Texas Rangers, Aug.
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MLB umpire Steve Rippley ejects 17 during one ’84 game - Referee.com

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By Dan Olson, Ken Allan
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It may happen that an umpire can go through an entire career without a “hat trick.” That’s baseball parlance for ejecting three participants in a single game. Imagine what it would be like to eject 17 players, coaches and managers in a single game! Say hello to Steve Rippley, who had the unfortunate experience of doing just that during an Aug. 12, 1984, game between the San Diego Padres and the Atlanta Braves.
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Grow Sweet Potatoes - Even in the North

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By Ken Allan
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An ideal staple crop for those seeking to meet most of their food needs with homegrown produce would be nutrient-dense, offer high yields, and have excellent flavor and storage qualities. A crop that fits this bill perfectly? The sweet potato. Sweet potatoes are more nutritious and store better than any other root crop — they’re easy for home gardeners to keep for a full year. And while many people think of them as a Southern crop, you can in fact easily grow sweet potatoes in northern climates.
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