Tag Archives: baseball
My Mom Got an Intentional Walk from Satchel Paige
Satchel Paige’s pitching career in baseball took him to nearly every nook and cranny of the nation a baseball team could be assembled and a few dollars float his way. At the very end of his career while he was in his … Continue reading
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My Mom Was A Lot Like Ted Williams
When I was thirteen we lived on a farm. It was lonely for me. Dad worked and was gone most of the day and so was Mom. My imagination and ingenuity created a baseball field in the barn yard. The right … Continue reading
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How Mom Got a Souvenir Baseball for Me
The Ball Now in my mid sixties, there are still things in my den that remind me of my Mom. Besides a few pictures, a desk, and bookcase there is a baseball. This June 30th was fifty-two years since Mom presented … Continue reading
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Opening Game of Baseball Season – Stories From Rode Apple Junction
Reunion of the ’61 State Champs The Rode Apple Junction High School baseball team won its opening game this year. They hadn’t won an opener since ’87. That’s not to say they haven’t had good teams, it’s just that … Continue reading
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Why Do Sportscasters Make You Want To Puke?
In a far away land a very long time ago, one person broadcasted everything on radio or TV at sporting events, whether it is football, baseball, or basketball. It was a good time and a happy time. It was a … Continue reading
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