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Fans thrown out for throwing behind Piersall
Baseball in 1961 staff
BALTIMORE-A couple of Oriole fans were tossed out of last night's Indians-Orioles game for throwing an empty bottle at the back of Indians center fielder Jimmy Piersall after making a catch in the 8th inning.
The fans were arrested. Piersall, who has had a history of mental problems, was unharmed during the incident.

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