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Newspaper

Big Piney Examiner

Location

Big Piney, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1940

Page

7

Derringer and Fitzsimmons Spotlight in Baseball Rebounds

The piece praises Paul Derringer as a serious athlete and enduring star, recounting his rise from a rough start to a top pitcher with 25 win seasons and near no hit performances. It also celebrates Freddy Fitzsimmons, 20 years in the majors, noting 10 wins this season and high pitching percentage while lauding his character and longevity.

Kentucky Paul Derringer Pauli Derringer Cardinals Reds Paul Springfield Danville St. Louis Cincinnati Leo Durocher Mandarin Durocher Dodgers Derringer Brooklyn Freddy Fitzsimmons Freddy Dodgerstar Muskegon Giants Bill Terry Terry Fitzsimmons Fitz Burd, Er

Farley swaps politics for baseball dreaming Yankees move

Jim Farley, former National Democratic chairman, is described leaving politics for baseball ambitions with the New York Yankees. The piece notes a rumor that James M. Cox supports this, hints at Miami ties, and ends with playful, era tone lines and civic quotes.

Edward J. Flynn New York City Democratic National Committee James A. Farley MR. Farley Jim Farley New York Yankees

Fragmented carnival talk and stage quips in odd dialogue

Jumbled exchanges parade through a circus dressing room with lines about candles lighting at both ends a telegram and blue blood, plus visual gibes about a profile photo and a diamond’s talk. The mix hints at wit and vanity in a backstage setting with several characters.

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