From Umpire to GM A Baseball Life in Three Angles
The author recounts a career spanning umpiring in the American League for twenty two years, then becoming Cleveland baseball's general manager, and earlier a newspaper man. He notes three vantage points on the game and promises a series detailing Ruth and other stars through playing field press box and executive eyes. He recalls early days with Youngstown Vindicator in 1908 and mentors like Sheridan, Hurst, and Connolly, plus the 1927 Indians purchase and the shift from on field to front office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Babe Ruth
Detroit
Jacob Ruppert
Washington
Ruth
Lajoie
Sam Crawford
Bill Donovan
Honus Wagner
Christy Mathewson
Mordecani Brown
Ty Cobb
Detroit Tigers
Bay
Youngstown
Ohio
Protective Association
Pennsylvania
Nga
O. & P. Rescue
Jack
Shéridan
Tim Hurst
Tommy Connolly
Sheridan
Clevesd
Untitled fragment hears a faint insistence on attire
A snippet captures a character noting reluctance to delay wearing a coat and vest, amid casual dialogue. The line suggests emphasis on readiness and appearance, hinting at social norms around dress.
Women Better Drivers of Automobiles Than Men
Editor William L. Chenery analyzes motor accident records from forty states and concludes women drivers cause proportionally fewer deaths and injuries than men after adjustments for mileage and male driver prevalence. He cites overall U S accident totals, improper driving as the major cause, pedestrian fault, and times of day with highest risk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William L. Chenery
Collier’s Weekly
Chenery
Les
Spicy Bits From Sports Across Nations
A collage of notes on 1921 baseball and racing figures. De Palma’s 23 years in auto racing. Heilmann’s 304 batting average with the Tigers. Verger’s French letter from California. managers like Gabby Street Gleason and Harris winning pennants. Poole traded to Reading IL. a Pennsylvania horse racing legalization push. Columbia Lions mascot debate. Washington birth holiday list. McGraw says Giants 25 percent stronger. Pirates skipper Jewel Ens warns no flying players until schedule unwinds.
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Jewel Ens
Pirates
Nias
Rogers Hornsby Se toward Three Homers in One Game
Rogers Hornsby belted three consecutive home runs in a single game at Pittsburgh, tying the modern major league mark for consecutive homers in a game. The all time record remains four, first hit by Robert Lowe in 1894 and Ed Delehanty in 1899.
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Rogers Hornsby
Pittsburgh
Robert I. Lowe
Boston Nationals
Ed J. Delehanty
Sunrise Question Sparks Brief, Queer City Discussion
A fragmented exchange hints at a quick chat about sunrise visibility and personal mood. The garbled lines reference hurry and a fleeting moment, with no clear event or identifiable speakers.
Shrinking Suit Spurs Buyer’s Frustration
A shopper laments a bargain suit that failed to fit as expected. The garment shrank after purchase, prompting regret over the fit and quality. The piece illustrates common consumer frustration with new clothing.
Phrasey line about a traffic cop and a Miranda
A traffic cop, addressing a woman called Desiree Stephanie St. John de la garde du Liange, lectures her after closing his notebook. He warns it is the last chance.
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Desiree
Stephanie St. John Delagarde du Liange
Fair Mirrorist
Iack
Compromise Discussed in Breach of Promise Case
The client suggests a settlement approach after doubts about winning the breach of promise suit. The attorney should consider a favorable compromise, as the client has faced several compromising situations in the past.
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Rawyer
Unclear historical remark on education and ethics
Fragmentary quotes hint at a boss’s son and a term diploma while critiquing eating habits and timing. The text reads as satirical or dialectical banter with no clear event, dates, or identifiable persons or organizations. Further context is needed for a precise summary.
No-People Uving Together Look Alike Ring Exchange
A brief synchronized exchange hints at a ring handoff or pledge. The fragment suggests a safeguard or commitment moment, with a pairing or matching theme implied by the line about resemblance and a protective gesture.
Pose It Around Her I Was Happy Before I Married You
A speaker recalls happiness before marriage and questions why the other person failed to make her happy, urging reflection on lost contentment.
Laundry Manager Dialogue Highlights Slur Exchange
A brief dialogue shows a laundry manager answering a racial slur with pride in his role. The exchange centers on the question what he does and the manager identifies the laundry as Wliza Ann. The scene preserves regional dialect and workplace pride in a historical context.
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Wliza Ann
Moving Time Again in Our Little Hut
A lighthearted note of relocation as a family expresses comfort in their small home while acknowledging an upcoming move the speaker attributes to no clear reason beyond a sense of change.
Reading Gift Sparks Newlywed Conversation
Mrs Newlywed notes her husband bought a charming reading item yesterday and plans to buy a book. Her friend expresses surprise at the gift and questions the item. The exchange shows domestic curiosity about reading and gifts in a light, humorous tone.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hall Syndicate
WIN Service
Billy Evans
Glenna Collett
Greenwich Country Club
Metropolitan Golf Association
Maureen @reutt
Selen Hicks
Martha Parker
Ralph de Palma
Baltimore
Verger
California
Harry Heilmann
Detrpit Tigers
Gabby Street
Kid Gleason
Bucky Harris
Charlie—Tomleson
Houston Buffaloes
Jim Poole
Southern Association
Reading Club
Department of Welfare
Columbia’ University Lions
Boston
George Washington
Kenesaw Mountain
John McGraw
Lou Gehrig
Gehrig
Hornsby
Tuck Wilson
Adrian GL Anson
Chicago
George L. Kelly
New York
Carl Reynolds
Earl Averill
Clevelan
Leon Goslin
St. Louis
Mel Ott
Jy Rogers Mornshy
Aaigo
Naval Academy
Annapolis
Itichard A. Glendon
Navy
Whitlow
Wyatt
Ties
Hunter
Libera
New England
Mirabeth Gordon
Massacott Golf Club
Warwick
I. I
Bessie Jin
Portland Springs
Maine
Palm Head Country
Florida
Owen
Marvin Owen
Shorty
Sun Sys
Alma Mayter
Lewis & Walker
Wyoming
Butte, Mont
Paumie’s
Galena St
F. H. Bimrose
Richard McCarthy
East Granite
Butte, Montana
Land Office
AVA
Pearl J. Smith
Dilon
Montana
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