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August 4, 1960: Pitcher Jim Brewer throws a pitch that just misses the head of batter Billy Martin. On the next pitch, Martin swings and 'loses his grip' on the bat, nearly hitting the pitcher. He walks out to the mound to retrieve his lumber, words are exchanged

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August 4, 1960: Pitcher Jim Brewer throws a pitch that just misses the head of batter Billy Martin. On the next pitch, Martin swings and 'loses his grip' on the bat, nearly hitting the pitcher. He walks out to the mound to retrieve his lumber, words are exchanged

August 4, 1960: Pitcher Jim Brewer throws a pitch that just misses the head of batter Billy Martin. On the next pitch, Martin swings and 'loses his grip' on the bat, nearly hitting the pitcher. He walks out to the mound to retrieve his lumber, words are exchanged

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