1 See how well the heart is working. 2  In an emergency situation, your pulse rate can help find out if the heart is pumping enough blood. 3  Help find the cause of symptoms, such as an irregular or rapid heartbeat (palpitations), dizziness, fainting, chest pain, or shortness of breath.
George Mogridge threw the New York Yankeesâ first no-hitter in 1917, a 2-1 win over the Boston Red Sox. Allie Reynolds is the only Yankees pitcher to throw two no-hitters, and both came during the 1951 season.
Published: May 30, 1989. SAN DIEGO, May 29â Mike Schmidt, one of the greatest home run hitters of all time, retired today in an emotional farewell to baseball. The 39-year-old Philadelphia Phillies third baseman made the announcement at Jack Murphy Stadium hours before his teammates played the Padres.