Martin More About First Curve : scrapbook, 1869-1932.

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Martin More About First Curve : scrapbook, 1869-1932.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/49818317

A scrapbook compiled by Alphonse Case (A.C.) "Phoney" Martin concerning the invention of the curve ball, consisting of typed manuscript pages, clippings, correspondence and handwritten notes. The contents of the book reflect Martin's work in positing that either Bob Matthews or Martin himself, rather than Candy Cummings, was the first to pitch a curve ball.

1 scrapbook (.04 cu. ft.)

National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum

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National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum

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Martin, Phonney, 1845-1933.

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A.C. Martin, also known as "Phoney," "Slow Ball," and "Tainie" Martin, pitched for the Brooklyn Eckfords and Troy Haymakers of the National Association in 1872 and the New York Mutuals of the National Association in 1873. From the description of Martin More About First Curve : scrapbook, 1869-1932. (National Baseball Hall of Fame). WorldCat record id: 49818317 ...

Matthews, Bob (Bassist)

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Cummings, Candy, 1848-1924.

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