The Great Depression had hit Chattanooga Tennessee hard.My pop and I use to play catch until he lost his job.I heard Timmy playing baseball outside with his friends.I went to see if he would let me play with him and his friends.He said no you’re a girl.April 1,1931 the lookouts where to play against the New York Yankees,but do to floading of the town the game was canceled.The lookouts had a girl pitcher,her name was Jackie Mitchell.She was 17 years old.The game was played the next day.Jackie was able to strike out Babe Ruth.The next day after school Timmy said batter up.