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Sheely was a big, slow first baseman with a knack for driving in runs, twice topping 100. He also hit over .300 four times in nine seasons. Although he was criticized for slow play in the field, he was surehanded and led AL first basemen in fielding in 1926 and NL first basemen in 1929. His son, Hollis, played briefly for the White Sox in the early 1950s. (RL)

FROM THE BASEBALL CHRONOLOGY » May 21, 1926: White Sox 1B Earl Sheely hits three doubles and a home run at Boston, following three doubles in his last three at bats yesterday. His seven straight extra-base hits tie the ML record. Chicago needs all of his hitting as they edge the Red Sox, 8–7 after yesterday's 13–4 victory. » June 30, 1927: Alphonse "Tommy" Thomas pitches a 5–1 win over the Browns, the 6th time this season that the White Sox pitcher has beaten St. Louis. He last beat them on June 22. Lefty Stewart, who gives up a homer to Earl Sheely in the 6th, takes the loss.