Word: batterer
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Dates: during 1950-1959
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...inspiration when cornered. Then he would open his mouth and paralyze the opposition with a quip. When Critic John Ruskin dared criticize Whistler's paintings too harshly, the devilish dandy sued him for libel. Among the evidence presented at the trial was Whistler's Batter sea Bridge (opposite). Looking at it. the judge made the mistake of using sarcasm-Whistler's favorite weapon. The following dialogue took place...
...Brooklyn Dodger Second Baseman James ("Junior") Gilliam, who hit .278, fielded .976, led the league in triples (17) and drew 100 bases on balls, as a lead-off batter, was named the National League's Rookie of the Year, the fifth Negro in a row to win the award. Runnerup: St. Louis Cardinal Pitcher Harvey Haddix, who won 20 games, lost...
...sugar; ZA⅔ cup shortening; 1¼cups milk; ⅔ cup unbeaten egg whites. Sift together flour, baking powder, salt and sugar. Add shortening, milk and vanilla; beat 1½ minutes, 150 strokes per minute, until well-blended. Add egg whites; beat 1½ minutes. Spoon 1¼ of batter over nuts spaced evenly over two well-greased, lightly floured 9-in. round layer pans. Sprinkle with grated chocolate. Carefully spread remaining batter on top. Bake in moderate oven (350° F.) 35 to 40 minutes. Cool in pan 10 to 15 minutes; turn out cake and cool thoroughly. Chocolate...
...first decision day under Chief Justice Earl Warren, the U.S. Supreme Court this week handed down a ruling that almost everyone in organized baseball has been awaiting as a batter waits for a 3-2 pitch. The case before the court was brought by a minor-league owner and two players, who contended that baseball's "reserve clause" (which gives a ball club complete control over its players' careers and prevents them from signing up with other teams) creates an illegal monopoly in violation of U.S. antitrust laws. In its 7-2 ruling (Justices Burton and Reed dissenting...
Fish in Sticks. For a quick fish fry, Birds Eye brought out fish sticks (fresh fish coated with a special batter, breaded, fried, packed and then frozen) that take only twelve to 15 minutes to cook. Price of a ten-stick package...