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Oct 6

More on …..Babe Ruth!

Babe Ruth about to swipe at a huge ball in 1927. Photo: Getty Images

The son of a saloon owner in a seedy section of Baltimore, as we mentioned yesterday, Ruth was sent to the St. Mary’s Industrial School for Boys at age 7 to keep him out of trouble.

He developed his formidable baseball skills at St. Mary’s, playing upwards of 200 games per year between classes, but the no-nonsense Catholic monks in charge required each boarder to learn a useful vocation. And we bet you cannot guess what Babe’s “useful vocation” was!

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Apr 7

How Did Baseball Start?

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Yesterday was “opening day” for all of the baseball fans.  America’s beloved past time is now in full swing and all the baseball lovers, including both of our husbands, will revel in their passion for the sport.  But, who started baseball? Read more

Aug 21

A Great Role Model

 

 

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This, ladies and gentlemen, is what it’s all about. Read more

Jul 2

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“America’s Pastime”

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It is hard to think about the United States of America and not think of baseball.  Certainly, baseball is a game that is enjoyed by the people of many different countries but it is considered “America’s game”! Read more



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