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...itself. Some of the southerners on the squad shared the attitude of an Atlanta newsman who, when asked what he thought of Jackie Robinson, replied "He's good, damn him." But they were ready to back any player, black or white, who might help bring them the bonus (about $6,000 for winners, $4,000 for losers) that each gets for playing in a World Series...
Another champion was acting the part last week, after a slow start. Rapid Robert Feller won No. 17 for the season, as many as any American League pitcher. Cleveland Indian Owner Bill Veeck (rhymes with neck) celebrated the occasion by giving Feller a $40,000 bonus. Added to his regular salary, this will bring 28-year-old Bobby Feller's 1947 pitching earnings well over $80,000-the highest Babe Ruth ever made in one year...
...knew, was a Lancashire-born sugar baron named Henry Tate. He had just offered 60 contemporary paintings to Britain's National Gallery-and had been turned down. Five years later, he retaliated millionaire-fashion by building Britain a brand-new gallery and throwing in his collection as a bonus...
Kluszewski, 22, onetime Indiana University football end, is playing his second season of pro ball. He is on option from the Cincinnati Reds, who gave him a $15,000 bonus for signing. But before he moves up to the majors, he will first have to convince someone that he can bat in more runs than he lets...
...ruled her rising business like a benevolent despot. She paid wages higher than the industry level, instituted bonus and insurance plans. In return, she reserved the privilege of making them all work hard. Her employees, mostly women like the bonus- and Margaret Rudkin- enough to overlook her perfectionism As a result, Pepperidge has never been unionized...