Hoy was clever; he threw right-handed and batted left-handed. On June 19, 1889, he threw out three batters (击球手)at the plate from his out- field position.

　　The ann signals used by judges today to show balls and strikes began became of Hoy. The judge lifted his right ann to show that the pitch was a strike, and his left arm to signal that it was a ball.

　　For many years, people talked about Hoy's last ball game in 19典型例题was playing for Los Angelesof the Pacific Coast Winter League. It was a memorable game because Hoy made a wonderful play which won the game. It was a very foggy night and, therefore, very hard to see the ball. In the ninth inning (棒球的一局), with two men out, Hoy managed to catch a fly ball to make the third out in spite of the fog. Los Angeles de- feated their opposition and won the game.

　　After he retired, Hoy stayed busy.

　　He ran a dairy farm near Cincinnati for 20 years. He also became a public speaker Ired traveled giving speeches.

　　Until a few years before his death, he took 4 and 10 mile walks several mornings a week. 0n December 15, 1961,William E. Hoy died at the age of 99.

　　1. In which order did the following things happen in Hoy's life?

　　a. Hoy worked as a shoemaker.

　　b. Hoy began to run a dairy farm.

　　c. Hoy played a memorable game in the heavy fog.

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