Master Mel Ott A Brooklyn Legend Of Giants Fame
In a nostalgic reminiscence MAURY ALLEN recalls Mel Ott, the Giants star admired across New York. Ott’s precise swing and dramatic power captivated youngsters in Brooklyn during the 1930s and 1940s, lifting the right front foot at the plate and driving balls into the Polo Grounds stands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maury Allen
Brooklyn
New York Giants
Melvin Ott
Ottie
Mel Ott
Polo Grounds
Mel Ott One of Baseball's Great Left Hand Sluggers
Mel Ott, born Melvin Thomas Ott in Gretna Louisiana on March 2 1909, rose from a catcher in early years to a Giants star at 19. He became a premier left handed slugger, was the first in the league to reach 500 home runs, and drew intentional walks to prevent grand slams. Ott helped the Giants to pennants in 1933 1936 and 1937 while posting a career long .300ish mark and 20 plus homers in most seasons. He played through 1947 before shifting to roles as a player manager later in his career.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Giant
New York
Ott
Olie
Melvin Thomas Ott
Gretna
Giants
McGraw
Babe Ruth
Bill Terry
Guamis
Terry
al Lae
Mel Ott Coach and Player Legacy Ends in 1958 Death
Mel Ott, longtime Giants star and manager turned scout, died November 21 1958 after an auto accident. Known for 511 homers 1860 RBIs and graceful outfield play Ott endured a painful Giants era transition to Leo Durocher, remained a beloved figure in baseball lore.
Browns Begin 1981 Training Camp At Kent State
Cleveland Browns open 1981 training camp Friday at Kent State with 20 veterans joining 40 rookies and free agents. Lyle Alzado Clinton Burrell Dino Hall and Brian Sipe are among early reporters. New coaches Tom Pratt and Paul Hacker join staff as sessions run 8:45-10:15 am and 3:30-5:00 pm through Aug. 21 with five preseason games including Hall of Fame clash Aug. 1 in Canton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
UPI
Cleveland Browns
Browns
Kent State University
Lyle Alzado
Clinton Burrell
Dino Hall
Brian Sipe
Tom Pratt
New Orleans Saints
Paul Hacker
University of Southern California
Atlanta Falcons
Canton
Pittsburgh Steelers
Buffalo
Green Bay
Buffalo Bills
Edinboro State College
Pennsylvania
Steelers
Bleier
Mike Wagner
Dwight White
Jame
Lttot Cocainan
Sabre
John Banaszak
L.C. Greenwood
White
Cavaliers face tripled attendance to cover six million costs
Cleveland Cavaliers plan to draw about three times last season's crowd to meet 6 million in payroll and operating costs. Owner Ted Stepien cites 4 million needed from gate revenue, plus 1 million from CBS TV shares and 300 thousand from Dallas Mavericks expansion payments. Payroll stands at 3.765 million with 13 under contract, including Edwards and Wedman at high salaries. team may release at least one of the 13 to meet league limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
UPI
Cleveland Cavaliers
Cavs
Ted Stepien
Stepien
CBS
Dallas Mavericks
James Edwards
Scott Wedman
Bobby Wilkerson
Cavaliers
Edwards
Wedman
One inning boycott proposal stirs sports fans debate
The Sporting News suggests a symbolic strike by fans by boycotting the first inning of games to show discontent, while players and owners clash over free agency rules, contracts, and a stalled NFL draft signings. The piece also notes coaches and executives weighing in on college and professional futures and a scholarship push from the NBA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sporting News
TSN
McEnroe Beats Smid to Claim Davis Cup Quarterfinal
John McEnroe routed Tomas Smid 6-3 6-1 6-4 to clinch the Davis Cup quarterfinal series for the United States against Czechoslovakia. Jimmy Connors defeated Ivan Lendl 7-5 6-4 in a best-of-three set, as Ashe and Bolardi debated format. semifinals set with Australia visiting Portland October 2-4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McEnroe
Tomas Smid
Czechoslovakia
United States
Jimmy Connors
Ivan Lendl
Antonin Bolardi
Arthur Ashe
U.S
Ashe
Steelers Camp Set to Open at St Vincent College
Latrobe Pennsylvania report: 66 players including 22 veterans Terry Bradshaw Sam Davis and John Stallworth set to report Thursday with rookies for the Steelers training camp opening at St Vincent College. Also listed are Dave Trout John Goodman Bob Kohrs Bill Hurley Ted Walton Jim Ferranti and more as they begin 1981 preparations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Latrobe
UPD
Terry Bradshaw
Sam Davis
John Stallworth
Pittsburgh Steelers
St. Vincent College
Dave Trout
Pitt
John Goodman
Bob Kohrs
Bill Hurley
Ted Walton
Jim Ferranti
Also Mentioned on This Page
Niel Ott
Brooklyn Danger
The
John McGraw
Allen
Horace Stoneham
Leo Durocher
Dodgers
Uli
Durocher
Brooklyn Dodger
George Sister
Grover ‘Cleveli
Mickey
Moe Rod Carewie Jackson
Ma Koufax
Bob Feller
Pete Rose
Chronicle- Telegram
Jerry Rombach
Beasley Reece
Monticello
N.Y
Super Kris
Ken Moffett
Moffett
John Y. Brown
George Allen
Fran Curci
Kentucky U
John Y
Phyllis George
Dave Winfield
Edward Bennett Williams
Ed Chiles
Ray Grebey
Marvin Miller
Baltimore
Texas
Ray Perkins
Cowboys
NFL
Yankees
Don Larsen
NBA
Martin Lader
John McEnroe
Bjorn Borg
Borg
Connors
Lend
Aenn
Stan
Smith
Bob
Luiz
Lendl On Biday
Wimble
Don
Australia
Portland
Ore
Bradshaw
Davis
Stallworth
Cliff Stoudt
Oberlin
Mark Malone
Sidney Thornton
Greg Hawthorne
Russell Davis
Frank Pollard
Jim Smith
Calvin Sweeney
Mike Webster
Jon Kolb
Steve Courson
Bennie Cunningham
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!