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League Gives Donaldson Suspension Sunday, August 4th, 1985 The Liberty Giants were not very happy with the home plate umpire in today's loss to Newport at M&M's Field. One in particular -- Steve Donaldson. Upon being called out on strikes, the Giants right fielder gave the ump quite an earful. For that, the man in blue gave him the thumb and sent him to an early shower. But the disgruntled Donaldson lingered on the field for another five minutes, berating the umpire. Finally his manager got him off the field and into the clubhouse. But it got worse after the game, when Donaldson told reporters, "He was blind today. They played 'Three Blind Mice' for him. If he doesn't know the words to the song, I'm sure we can get it in Braille, so he can follow along." For his escapades and after-the-game oration, the league office suspended Donaldson for 6 games. Donaldson is hitting at a .288 mark this season. His stats show 2 home runs, 14 RBIs and 20 runs scored. He has played 51 games for the Giants. |
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