Texas leaguer
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Texas leaguer
An Americanism first recorded in 1900–05
Example Sentences
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A "Texas leaguer" and a long fly did the rest.
From Time Magazine Archive
In the sixth Baker singled to left, and Gedeon placed a Texas leaguer back of first, which none of the Senator fielders reached.
From News Writing The Gathering , Handling and Writing of News Stories by Spencer, M. Lyle (Matthew Lyle)
A Texas leaguer," said Wilbur, "but it's all right.
From The Wrong Twin by Wilson, Harry Leon
When in the sixth Harmony managed to get a man on first through a fluke Texas leaguer, and began to work him along by bunt hitting, it looked dangerous for the locals.
From Jack Winters' Baseball Team Or, The Rivals of the Diamond by Overton, Mark
Merwin got a Texas leaguer, on which Butters took a chance—foolishly, it seemed—and was saved by a wild throw to the pan that let him slide under the catcher.
From Rival Pitchers of Oakdale by Scott, Morgan
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