Word: catcher
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...hypothetical back yard. One Philip Keafta, who had chinned himself 45 times, held his breath 45 seconds, ran about the room, tripped on a taut wire hazard, fell and broke his ankle. He was qualified, however, and when he emerges from the hospital will, be s City Dog Catcher, salary $2,200 a year...
...Susce catcher Philadelphia...
...Jorgens catcher New York...
...Player Hornsby, an extraordinary hitter, is well aware of his excellence. The story is told that once, at a practice game in spring training, a young catcher asked each batter what kind of ball he was weak on, so that the pitcher could throw such a ball and give the batter needed practice. When Player Hornsby was asked this question, he gave the young catcher an offended look, haughtily replied, "This is Rogers Hornsby batting...
Died. Frank T. Gilmore, 65, of Hartford, Conn.; oldtime baseballer; in Hartford. When, in the '80s, Hartford was in the National League, he pitched. His catcher was Connie Mack (Cornelius Mc-Gillicuddy), longtime Philadelphia manager...