Utility outfielder Turner played in just over 60% of the Phillies' games in 1894
but drove in 82 runs and scored 91. His .416 batting average that year, though second
behind Hugh Duffy's ML-record .438, ranks tenth all-time.
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FROM THE BASEBALL CHRONOLOGY
»August 1st, 1897: Louisville is winning 5-4, with St. Louis at bat in the last of the 9th. After Tuck Turner fouls a pitch out of play, substitute umpire Red Donahue gives a new ball to pitcher Herb Cunningham, who promptly rolls it in the dirt. Donahue objects and gives him another ball. Five fresh balls are given the same treatment. Umpire Donahue then forfeits the game to St. Louis.