May 25 in Texas Rangers History: Babe Ruth loses his Yankee captaincy, a position he has held for less than a week. (1922)

On May 25, 1922 — At the Polo Grounds, Washington Senators Centerfielder Sam Rice throws out Babe Ruth trying to stretch a single into a double, Ruth throws dirt at umpire George Hildebrand eye protesting the call, then goes after a heckler in the stands, and finishes his tirade by standing on the d

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