The Curse of Progress He Gets Em Up
A fragmentary wooden dialogue presents a rural exchange about progress and labor. A child asks about differences and shapes, while a parent explains how a hill is hard to climb and a pill is hard to swallow, using a hint of practical wisdom.
Tommy’s pun on synonyms at school
A classroom joke turns on Tommy’s quip that a synonym is a word you use when you can’t spell the other one. The teacher prompts for a definition and Tommy delivers a playful, self aware answer.
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Tommy
Lucky Lad's Yankee Free Agent Saga and Baseball Education
Tom Menrich, a twenty year old Yankee rookie, discusses Judge Landis declaring him a free agent and his decision to join the World Champion Yankees. He recalls offers from other teams, learning from veterans like Lou Gehrig and Tony Lazzeri, and tells of his football roots in Massillon and Canton. He describes family ties and the sports culture shaping his early pro career.
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Hugh Bradley
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Judge Landis
Yankees
Veland
Milwaukee
New Or
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Massillon
Mr. McCarthy
Yanks
Tony Lazzeri
Lou Gehrig
Rutgers
Jim
Dad
Tigers
Eddie
Charles
Akran
Yankee Farms
Art
Nat Rupert
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