Texas leaguer
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Texas leaguer
An Americanism first recorded in 1900–05
Example Sentences
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Snell had cruised through the first two innings, a Texas leaguer into shallow right field the only blemish on an otherwise perfect beginning.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 29, 2026
A "Texas leaguer" and a long fly did the rest.
From Time Magazine Archive
Neale stabbed at it, sliced it and landed a Texas leaguer back of short.
From Rough-Hewn by Dorothy Canfield
A Texas leaguer," said Wilbur, "but it's all right.
From The Wrong Twin by Harry Leon Wilson
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 M. Lyle (Matthew Lyle) Spencer
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