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...Louis, Cardinal Boss Sam Breadon, who pushes a button and pro duces new talent from his vast farm chain, pushed a special managerial button and up came barrel-chested Eddie Dyer from Texas. Dyer had been a fair pitcher, talent scout and Cardinal farm system director, a well-liked manager at Houston and Columbus. Businessman Sam Breadon had lots of confidence in his new manager; he also regretted losing...
...cash and fistfuls of checks. Sweat dripped down Yubi's swarthy face as he pleaded for the sport he loved. Directors jumped up and cheered. "The greatest shot in the arm for Coast League baseball in modern history," shouted one. Another phoned Cardinal President Sam Breadon, whose answer made more baseball history: "For them, the price is cut to $40,000." Tacoma's agent withdrew: "They deserve to have the team...
...think we're in," gloated Cardinal President Sam Breadon, banking on this year's team to repeat the miracle stretch drives...
With only 14 more to go, President Breadon confidently ordered World Series tickets printed...
...with the St. Louis Cardinals. Taking over a team that had finished fourth the season before, he whipped it into such shape that it not only won the National League pennant but beat the mighty Yankees in the World Series of 1926. Three months later, Owner Sam Breadon sold his miracle-manager to the New York Giants. Reason: a salary dispute that prompted Breadon to say he would rather go into the ring with Jack Dempsey than argue with Rogers Hornsby...