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Ronald T. Waldo - Baseball's Roaring Twenties

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Baseball's Roaring Twenties

2017

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5 Baseball Arbiters Taking Charge and Keeping the Peace S. 81-100

„… ability—rarely com-plained as they toiled in the unforgiving profession as baseball umpires.Sometimes confronted …” „… when issuing a de-finitive verdict.During the Roaring Twenties, baseball’s loyal umpires were …” „… some baseball fanswere tempted to shout, “Kill the umpire” when an arbiter seemed to befavoring the …”

6 Rickey, McGraw, Mack, McCarthy, and Other Pilots Leading the Way S. 101-122

„… players, umpires,owners, and fans are some of the essential prerequisites for those whothrive as a …” „… that he was only a bush leaguer1Defined roles and responsibilities are paramount in baseball, with …” „… the past, umpires, held accountable formaking accurate and impartial decisions while maintaining order …”

11 Bugs, Cranks, and Rooters Making Their Presence Known at the Ballpark S. 203-222

„… look so filthy? Is it supersti-tion?”1Baseball’s rise in popularity during the 1920s was made …” „… betweenplayers, managers, and umpires, it was the fans in the stands whosespirit and devotion helped determine …” „… outcomes and galvanized thoseconnected to baseball to do better each day. Referred to as patrons,cranks …”

Notes S. 231-256

„… By-Plays,” Sporting News, September 23, 1926, 4.2. “Baseball By-Plays: Umpire Gets Shock of His Life …” „… 231NOTES1. SEEDY INDIVIDUALS, BLACK SOX, AND BASEBALL’S DIRTYLAUNDRY1. Ralph Davis, “Ralph Davis …” „… ’ Column: ‘I’m Sorry for My Kids,’” PittsburgPress, September 30, 1920, 36.2. “Baseball By-Plays,” Sporting …”

7 Bush League Madness and Players Wreaking Havoc in the Minors S. 123-142

„… roller come to him ratherthan charging the baseball1Keeping the faith is a crucial mantra for baseball …” „… possible by a burning love for baseball and all itstrappings.During the 1920s, there were numerous …” „… , left-handedpitcher George “Hooks” Wiltse continued his baseball vocation in theminors after playing one season in the …”

Preface

„… BASEBALL’SROARING TWENTIESBASEBALL’SROARING TWENTIESA DECADE OF LEGENDS,CHARACTERS,AND DIAMOND …” „… Cataloging-in-Publication DataNames: Waldo, Ronald T., 1961– author.Title: Baseball's Roaring Twenties : A Decade of Legends …” „… : Baseball—United States—History—20th century. | Baseball players—UnitedStates--Biography.Classification: LCC GV863 …”

10 Pennant Winners, World Series Clashes, and October Champions S. 183-202

„… ballpark’s upper tier1For the most part, eccentric baseball players who were troublesome onoccasion or …” „… every player was a burning desire to win and accomplish greatthings on the diamond. Since baseball is a …” „… teamsbattling to capture baseball’s biggest prize.New postseason rivalries emerged during the 1920s, as …”

3 Duster, Heinie, Casey, and Other Unique Major League Performers S. 41-60

„… advice literally, tossing the baseball into De-troit’s dugout and walking up to home plate umpire Billy …” „… and phenomenal diamond ex-ploits were a major contributing factor to baseball experiencing a re-birth …” „… during the 1920s. Jaded baseball fans, who had grown skepticalabout the game’s integrity following the …”

4 Yankees’ Swagger, Shanty, Tiny, Possum, and Interesting Diamond Incidents S. 61-80

„… , unique way wereinfluential in promoting baseball during the 1920s as fans flocked toballparks throughout …” „… team—whose achievements were unparalleled—seemed to grab the most headlines as baseball’s landscape continued …” „… baseball’s marquee team, winningAmerican League pennants in 1921, 1922, 1923, 1926, 1927, and 1928.Although …”

2 The Big Bam Ushers in a New Baseball Era with Gusto S. 21-40

„… idol1Baseball’s owners realized the importance of selecting a strong manwho possessed a deep …” „… man who could root out evil andreturn baseball to the trusted institution it once was for devoted …” „… base-ball fans. Although Landis had set a precedent and sent a clear messageby issuing a lifetime ban to the …”

8 Clowning around, Indulgence, Dissipation, and Refusing to Embrace Volstead S. 143-162

„… that I won’t tolerate your drinking, no matter how manygames you win for me.”1Throughout baseball’s …” „… RoaringTwenties as baseball entered a new period. On occasion, this includedmen exhibiting a blithe and …” „… baseball,seriously. Players who embraced the spirit of the times through partyingand lavish celebration were usually …”

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Ronald T. Waldo - Characters from the Diamond

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Characters from the Diamond

2016

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5 Men in Blue Handling the Indicator from Three ’til Five Every Afternoon S. 81-100

„… the hours—3 to 5?”—Umpire TimHurst, responding to a baseball fan who one day had remarked,“Pretty …” „… law was upheld on the diamond during a major league game. Thissole arbiter was the baseball umpire …” „… callingTim all kinds of detestable names when the little umpire suddenlyturned and fired a baseball directly …”

1 Rebels, Sharpened Spikes, and Baseball Innovation in the Late Nineteenth Century S. 1-20

„… second base as an infield playwas being made at first, which is impossible today with two umpires.CHAPTER …” „… youngster, who played for Cedar Rapids, arrived in St.Louis for a tryout in 18911Baseball in the late …” „… while perform-ing on the baseball diamond. Many players who were willing to cheat,behave underhandedly …”

3 Baseball Icons, Turkey Mike, the Great Zim, Two Unique Catchers, and Ping’s Parrot S. 41-60

„… do something tostop his fighting with the umpires?”“I’ll stop him,” Heilbroner emphatically remarked …” „… 413BASEBALL ICONS, TURKEY MIKE, THEGREAT ZIM,TWO UNIQUE CATCHERS,AND PING’S PARROT“What baseball …” „… rough-and-tumble baseball made famousby their predecessors. Players who possessed that late nineteenth-cen-tury …”

Notes S. 227-246

„… , July 4, 1915, 7.15. “‘Kill the Umpire!’” 6.16. “Baseball By-Plays,” Sporting News, November 14, 1918 …” „… (Spokane,Washington), April 2, 1940, 11.28. “Rewarding the Umpires,” Baseball Magazine, September 1911, 80.29 …” „… . “Baseball By-Plays,” Sporting News, December 3, 1914, 4.30. “John Sheridan Called Away: Veteran Umpire and …”

Index S. 253-264

„… ; pseudonym usedby baseball writer William Veeck, Sr.,105Baker, Frank “Home Run,” 171, 195Baltimore, Maryland …” „… ; planted baseballs, 10–11Barrett, Charley, 169–170Barry, Jack, 181Bartender’s Union, 147Baseball Magazine …” „… , 207Bateman baseball, 24–25Bausewine, George, 94Beardstown, Illinois, 169Beer and Whiskey League, 2 …”

4 Odd Occurrences, Two Men Called Rube, and Sleepy Bill S. 61-80

„… permeating throughout baseball during theDeadball Era due to the behavior of its eccentric players. Some of …” „… kept things interesting for those whointeracted with these free spirits. Nonconforming baseball …” „… , screwball behavior during baseball’s Deadball Era.While he was one of the game’s most dominant pitchers from …”

Preface

„… : wild events, crazy antics, and unique tales from early baseball/ Ronald T. Waldo.Description: Lanham …” „… | ISBN 9781442258686 (hardcover : alk. paper) | ISBN9781442258693 (ebook)Subjects: LCSH: Baseball …” „… —United States—Anecdotes. | Baseball—United States—History. |Baseball players—United States—Anecdotes.Classification: LCC …”

10 Pennant Fever, Copping the Flag, and World Series Moments S. 181-200

„… baseball and touched second base for an apparentforce out of Merkle. Umpire Hank O’Day agreed with Evers …” „… spring-training tour.1Throughout the annals of baseball history, players, managers, andowners have had one goal in …” „… win,hoped their squad was good enough to battle for baseball’s top honoreach year. As quality baseball …”

2 Pranksters, Practical Jokes, and Tricks on the Diamond S. 21-40

„… . These men usuallywent to great lengths to supply laughter for teammates when an ex-hausting baseball …” „… against Bill after his shortstop hadpulled some hijinks on the baseball diamond while a game was …” „… that time, a firm in Louisville made a ball known asthe Bateman baseball. Because it became soft and …”

6 Hug, Hughie, the Peerless Leader, and Fellow Managers S. 101-120

„… first time I saw you I near-ly doubled up laughing.”—National League umpire Bill Klem, re-sponding to …” „… ability to build relationships with various baseball en-tities was a delicate gambit that required both …” „… multitask andform substantial alliances, while others succumbed to the pressure andwere cast into baseball’s …”

9 Cases of Mistaken Identity and Things Not Appearing as They Seem S. 161-180

„… improper vettingoccasionally led to baseball performers being mischaracterized in termsof ability and …” „… behavior and started walking across the Interna-tional Railway Bridge.3Washington’s baseball fans were …” „… speed!”Although puzzled about this request, Hendricks felt he should at-tempt a steal to please the baseball …”

11 Baseball and the Great War S. 201-220

„… 20111BASEBALL AND THE GREAT WAR“My name? Why you ought to know it well. It’s Grant. You ought …” „… Britain.6The game of baseball remained vibrant and essential during thesetroubled times, as nations …” „… calledto account for the situation.Shortly after the 1916 baseball campaign ended, Brooklyn Robinspitcher …”

7 Bushers on the Farm and Minor League Mayhem S. 121-140

„… somedaybecoming major leaguers usually had to pay their baseball dues playingin the minors to refine their skills …” „… level and aspired for greaterthings, while other pilots loved developing young baseball talent …” „… Murray found solace inthe fact that extra baseball practice had been achieved while bondingwith his …”

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Jonathan Weeks - Baseball's Dynasties and the Players Who Built Them

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Baseball's Dynasties and the Players Who Built Them

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1 Baltimore Orioles S. 1-16

„… opponents and umpires.Along with John McGraw, he became one of the most detested playersin the NL. Jennings …” „… in effect. For instance, umpires worked alone and catchersdid not have to catch a pitch on the fly in …” „… 12According to historian Fred Lieb, Orioles owner Harry Von derHorst entered baseball for the sole …”

2 Pittsburgh Pirates S. 17-30

„… fights or baited umpires.He loved spinning tall tales about his baseball experiences, even thoughsome of …” „… challenged the AL champion BostonAmericans to a best-of-nine postseason showdown.Baseball’s first official …” „… said. “They’dpour right out onto the field and argue with the players and the um-pires. [It] was sort …”

9 St. Louis Cardinals S. 121-138

„… inhis back. After the 1937 campaign, he was finished in the majors.He was out of baseball after that …” „… blessed with normal eyesight and good health, hemight have been the greatest right-handed batter baseball …” „… for a spell. Still, he hit .344 in 83 games.He appeared in baseball’s first All-Star Game in 1933 …”

3 Chicago Cubs S. 31-44

„… colors.Chicago’s squad, originally known as the “Chicago Baseball Club,”chose white uniforms and began referring to …” „… themselves as the “WhiteStockings.” They joined the National Association of Baseball Players in1870 and won a …” „… charter members. Financed by businessman WilliamHulbert, a stadium known as the Union Baseball Grounds was …”

Bibliography S. 377-384

„… , 1953.Aaron, Hank, et al. The Hall: A Celebration of Baseball’s Greats. Boston: Little, Brown andCompany …” „… : Arcadia, 2007.Akin, William. “Steve Brodie.” Society for American Baseball Research …” „… York Times, December 27,1994.Anderson, Ron. “Bullet Joe Bush.” Society for American Baseball Research …”

Index S. 385-394

„… Series failures, 174Dodger Stadium (construction of), 195Dolan, Cozy (banned from baseball), 77Doyle …” „… , Howard, 118Emslie, Bob (umpire), 14Erskine, Carl, 182–183Evans, Billy (umpire), 65, 99Evers, Johnny, 32 …” „… , 230Kim, Byung-Hyun, 353, 357Kirkpatrick, Ed, 251Klem, Bill (umpire), 133Klesko, Ryan, 329Kling, Johnny …”

22 New York Yankees S. 339-360

„… reached over the wall and grabbed it. UmpireRich Garcia declared it a game-tying homer despite the …” „… dynasty in baseball histo-ry. Their extended run of dominance would not have been possiblewithout the …” „… country ofPanama to play a pair of exhibition games against the Marlins. MajorLeague Baseball honored …”

16 Oakland Athletics S. 241-256

„… sold the club during the 1980 campaign,he was universally disliked by those inside the baseball …” „… “Harvey” behind home plate. With the press of a button,“Harvey” popped up and supplied umpires with fresh …” „… American League MVP.Jackson may very well have been the most arrogant player in base-ball history …”

11 New York Yankees S. 155-172

„… fourseasons, the Bombers had more than any team in baseball.The 1950 season was a coming-out year for several …” „… the alternative to baseball was alife of drudgery in Commerce’s lead mines. Mickey broke down …” „… average at each position. He was stellar in his 1951 debut, hitting.306 with 63 RBIs. Baseball writers …”

18 New York Yankees S. 269-292

„… wouldn’t sell to him. Steinbrenner despised the word no,and in 1973, his aspirations of owning a baseball …” „… too belligerent. I cuss and swear at people. Iyell at umpires. . . . I don’t sign as many autographs …” „… pugnacious Martin charged out ofthe dugout and confronted umpire Jim McKean, claiming that time hadbeen …”

20 Toronto Blue Jays S. 311-324

„… household variety. Nevertheless, they helped the Jays evolve intothe greatest Canadian team in baseball …” „… heatedargument with umpire John Hirschbeck and spit in the arbiter’s face.Although Alomar publicly apologized and …” „… the attention of coaches and peers byhauling a bag of baseballs off to an unoccupied diamond and …”

5 Boston Red Sox S. 59-74

„… RBIs.With Collins and Young leading the way, the Red Sox won baseball’sfirst official World Series over the …” „… bad baseball town,” he toldBOSTON RED SOX 63GM Bob McRoy. Speaker eventually had a change of heart …” „… be throwing major-league runnersout at home plate one day. His first serious baseball experience came …”

10 New York Yankees S. 139-154

„… Crowns, he provided some of the most memorablequotes in baseball history.The Yankees began their second …” „… had hit safely in 61 consecutive games.Baseball ran in the DiMaggio blood. Two of Joe’s …” „… addition to baseball, hewas a gymnast, long jumper, and soccer player. He also played theviolin. He would …”

7 New York Yankees S. 89-102

„… Bendix.After baseball, Meusel worked as a security guard at a former U.S.Navy base in Long Beach, California …” „… , he added sixmore miscues. Still, he had enough natural ability to earn glowing praisefrom umpire and …” „… , Dugan ran a beer distributorship and owned aNew York bar. He later ran a baseball school and scouted for …”

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Chapter 6 ‘‘To Be Jackie Robinson’’: His Further Years in the Majors, 1949–1956 S. 89-112

„… baseball—appeared to reemerge.Whether that represented a natural progression or the explicit end of theplayer’s …” „… on the diamond and confidence that therewas no going back on baseball’s integration, with or without …” „… 1948 game for heckling an umpire as a sign of a shift inthe player’s on-field demeanor. Even Robinson …”

Chapter 3 The World of Black Baseball S. 29-42

„… umpires‘‘quite often untrained and [who] favor certain teams.’’ Robinson recounteda game in Baltimore in which …” „… C H A P T E R T H R E EThe World of Black BaseballIn 1872, Bud Fowler put on a glove for a New …” „… Castle, Pennsylvania, teamand became the first paid black professional baseball player. Bouncing arounda …”

Chapter 5 The Great Experiment: Robinson Ascends to the Major Leagues S. 69-88

„… players, Roy Campanella and Don Newcombe. The latter two menhad entered white baseball with considerably …” „… all men were not created equal.’’Robinson faced an additional challenge on the baseball diamond …” „… baseball diamond, a body blow came from the commissioner’s office.Following a series of controversial …”

Chapter 4 ‘‘A Badge of Martyrdom’’: Robinson’s Entry into White Baseball S. 43-68

„… C H A P T E R F O U R‘‘A Badge of Martyrdom’’Robinson’s Entry into White BaseballBranch Rickey’s …” „… baseball beat writer presumably interested only in his swing. At thesame time, Rickey loved nothing more …” „… ,’’ noted oneobserver. Those tempted to see the obsessive baseball genius as a one-notetraditional sports …”

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Pinnacle on the Mound

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7 Labels Don’t Apply: Jack McDowell S. 101-122

„… questions whether he would do things differentlyas a player. Like his hatred of umpires.“I wonder how things …” „… andYankees and the statistics on the back of his baseball card: 6-foot-5. Butin person, I was looking up to …” „… isabout music or baseball or rearing kids or neighborhoods in Charlotte.Although an elite pitcher who had …”

Conclusion S. 175-190

„… baseball diamond and apply in the classroomor workplace as effective tools to use generally.ADAPTINGThere …” „… mound, Aprilto October, and launching a baseball repetitively at a high speed. JackMcDowell spent his …” „… offseason firing a baseball against a church’s brickwall and fielding 200 groundballs. He also loved to get …”

Index S. 201-206

„… , 94–95coaching, 48, 51, 69–70, 85–86, 120, 122,125–126college baseball, 77, 111INDEX202Collins, Terry …” „… , Tennessee, 123, 144, 145, 147,148National Baseball Hall of Fame andMuseum, 98, 98–99Nettles, Graig, 59, 60 …” „… , 148,165, 180umpires, 111–112, 121, 185University of Tennessee, 175Vedder, Eddie, 113–114Veeck, Bill, 78 …”

3 A Different Approach: Randy Jones S. 37-50

„… Dwight Gooden come to mind, firing baseballs withblazing speeds—intimidating and unhittable.But there are …” „… baseball where he wanted it. Mix in changing speeds, drop-ping the 85 down to 70, and adapting to hitters …” „… andturning the ball over all the time anyway, he just kind of got me rollingover on the baseball. I started …”

9 Climb the Mountain: R. A. Dickey S. 147-164

„… conversation focusedon the knuckleball and how Dickey fine-tuned baseball’s most unpre-dictable pitch, but we …” „… beginning his 17thR. A. DICKEY 149season of professional baseball, continuing his climb with more …” „… knuckleballer Phil Niekroas well as from Tim Wakefield, a former first baseman who was on hisway out of baseball …”

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