Game Used Baseball Experts - Need help!

[Billyscards]

Hello All,

I'm hoping someone in this group could help me if they know the following question.

In early (1930-1940) all star games, would both league balls typically be used? For instance if there was a game hosted at a NL location, would American League balls be included in play?

Thanks in advance,

[Scott Garner]

Originally Posted by Billyscards

Hello All,

I'm hoping someone in this group could help me if they know the following question.

In early (1930-1940) all star games, would both league balls typically be used? For instance if there was a game hosted at a NL location, would American League balls be included in play?

Thanks in advance,

Hi Bill,
The answer is yes, at least through 1938.
In the 1st 4 1/2 innings the host team (AL or NL) official ball would be used. In the 2nd 4 1/2 innings, the visiting league official ball would be used.
I came to know this by listening to a 1938 All Star game broadcast.
The broadcaster in the game announced this.
In the 1938 All Star game the NL ball was used in the 1st 4 1/2 innings since it was played at Cincinnati Crosley Field. In the bottom of the 5th inning the ball was switched to AL balls.

I hope this helps.

[Billyscards]

Thanks Scott!