Arthur Cecil Gardiner known as Art Gardiner (December 26, 1899 – October 21, 1954) was a

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who played in one game for the

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on September 25, . On September 25, 1923, the Phillies were playing the

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. Gardiner came into the game with two outs in the first inning, after starter Whitey Glazner allowed three

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and four

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. Gardiner faced two batters, and allowed one hit and one

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. He was then taken out of the game, and relieved by Jim Bishop. The Pirates won the game 18–5.September 25, 1923 on Baseball-Reference.com
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