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French Language Not Baseball's Tongue
Paris column notes how French readers misinterpret American baseball terms. The piece observes translations like frappeur and attrapeur producing comic, unintelligible names and diagrams that fail to convey play. It highlights American gate receipts and player salaries as the sport’s striking contrast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minott Saunders
United Press
Paris
Polo Grounds
Giants
Arretecourt
White Sox
Laneceau
Attrapeur
America