Blog Kiosk: 7/2/2019 - Dodgers Links - Some Odds and Ends

With the All-Star Game looming I figured the above press photo, originally taken by the Dodgers first in-house photographer Frank Worth, would be an apt share (eBay link). It features Jerry Reuss, in his second career All-Star appearance, being interview before the start of the 1980 All-Star Game at Dodger Stadium -- the last time they played the game in Los Angeles.

BTW, the National League won this contest, 4-2, and Jerry Reuss recorded the win. He pitched the sixth inning and struck out all three batters he faced (Darrell Porter, Buddy Bell and Tommy John).

Below are more links to check out:

• This Day in Dodgers History: In 1939 Dodger shortstop Leo Durocher instigated a melee. During the second game of a doubleheader at the Polo Grounds, Durocher grounded into a double play and spikes the Giants first baseman, Zeke Bonura, as he crosses the base (similar to Manny Machado's recent incident). Bonura proceeded to chase Leo down the right field line, throws his glove and wrestles him to the ground. After the game 'Leo the Lip' says, "If that big clown hadn't got his foot in my way, I wouldn't have been close to him." In 1962 starter Johnny Podres recorded eight consecutive strikeouts during the Dodgers 5-1 victory over the Phillies to tie a Major League record. It all began with the third out in the top of the fourth inning and ends after the first out of the seventh. In 1995 Hideo Nomo becomes the first player from Japan to be selected to participate in the All-Star Game. Leading the NL in strikeouts with 119, Nomo would start the game nine days later, pitch two scoreless innings, allow just one one hit (to Carlos Baerga) and strike out three.
• Happy Birthday, Gil English & Caleb Ferguson!

Blog Kiosk: 2/14/2019 - Dodgers Links and News - Happy Valentine's Day!

This is a good sight.

On Tuesday, former batterymates Clayton Kershaw and Russell Martin were reunited after an eight year separation. It's like they got part of the band back together. Per Ken Gurnick at MLB.com:

"We both have a certain amount of miles on our body from the last time we worked together, but what a career he's had," said Martin. "I remember the last time I caught him he was just fastball, curveball. Now, one of the best pitches he has is the slider. That's the cool thing about baseball, the best players stay the best because they're willing to make adjustments, and Kershaw is one of those guys who's going to do what it takes to stay at the top. It's nice to get back there and reminisce a little bit."

Photo above via @Dodgers on twitter. BTW, Jon SooHoo has shared a whole bunch of pics from yesterdays going-on's at Camelback Ranch, here. Below are more links to check out:

• This Day in Baseball History: In 1957 the Georgia State Senate approved a bill, introduced by state senator Leon Butts, that prohibits blacks from playing baseball with whites except at religious gatherings -- ten years after MLB had integrated. 

"Anything that tends to break down the bulwarks of segregation must be forcibly met by this general assembly. We have a situation in Georgia which has come about because of a national situation. I am referring to the Negroes in organized baseball in this state. It is unfortunate that some few people would participate in the destruction of our institutions for a few dollars."

• Happy Birthday, Mike Hechinger, Candy LaChance, Tim Jordan, Abe Kruger, Len Gabrielson & Takashi Saito!