Author: Lawrence Knorr
Publisher: Sunbury Press, Inc.
ISBN: 1620064138
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 240

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Carl Scheib, from Gratz, PA, was a young farm boy of 16 who was signed to a major league contract by Connie Mack of the Philadelphia Athletics. Carl enjoyed 11 years in the major leagues, interrupted by his service in World War II. When he made his first appearance in 1943, he was the youngest player in modern major league history. The following season, Joe Nuxhall of the National League's Cincinnati Reds, pitched 2/3 of an inning at age 15, breaking Carl's major league record, but Carl retained his American League record. Known as a good-hitting pitcher, Carl hit .396 in 1951 and .298 in 1948. He hit five home runs in his career, including a grand slam. As a pitcher, Carl was a key hurler on the 1948 Philadelphia Athletics, going 14-8 during a tight pennant race. He also went 11-7 in 1952 and saved 11 games in 1951. Behind his “pitch-to-contact” approach, the A’s set the all-time record for double plays in a season with 217 in 1949, a record that still stands. Wonder Boy chronicles the rapid rise of Carl Scheib from his high school days at Gratz and his contributions to Dalmatia in the West Branch League, to his subsequent major league career, facing such players as Joe DiMaggio, Bill Dickey, Ted Williams, Yogi Berra, Bobby Doerr, Satchel Paige, Bob Lemon, Larry Doby, Bob Feller, Luke Appling, Early Wynn, Mickey Mantle and many more.

Author: Lawrence Knorr
Publisher: Sunbury Press, Inc.
ISBN: 1620061767
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 263

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Joe Farrell, Joe Farley, and Lawrence Knorr have traveled across the eastern USA to the graves of over 200 founding fathers (and mothers) responsible for the birth of the United States of America. Included in this first volume are biographies and grave information for 51 of these luminaries who made significant contributions to the Revolutionary cause. In this volume: George WashingtonAbigail AdamsJohn AdamsWilliam BlountAaron BurrDaniel CarrollSamuel ChaseGeorge ClymerJohn CollinsFrancis DanaWilliam Richardson DavieWilliam Henry DraytonWilliam ElleryDeborah Sampson GarrettHoratio GatesElbridge GerryNicholas GilmanNathaniel GreeneButton GwinnettAlexander HamiltonElizabeth Schuyler HamiltonCornelius HarnettJohn HartJoseph HewesJared IngersollDaniel of St. Thomas JeniferFrancis Lightfoot LeeHenry Lee IIIRichard Henry LeePhilip LivingstonArthur MiddletonHenry MiddletonThomas MifflinRobert MorrisJohn MortonWilliam PacaJohn PennCharles PinckneyCaesar RodneyBenjamin RushRoger ShermanRichard SmithRichard StocktonThomas StoneGeorge TaylorNicholas Van DykeJoseph WarrenAnthony WayneNoah WebsterHenry WisnerGeorge Wythe

Author: Daniel Goldmark
Publisher: Chicago Review Press
ISBN: 1569764123
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 337

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The popularity of cartoon music, from Carl Stalling's work for Warner Bros. to Disney sound tracks and "The Simpsons"' song parodies, has never been greater. This lively and fascinating look at cartoon music's past and present collects contributions from well-known music critics and cartoonists, and interviews with the principal cartoon composers. Here Mark Mothersbaugh talks about his music for "Rugrats," Alf Clausen about composing for "The Simpsons," Carl Stalling about his work for Walt Disney and Warner Bros., Irwin Chusid about Raymond Scott's work, Will Friedwald about "Casper the Friendly Ghost," Richard Stone about his music for "Animaniacs," Joseph Lanza about "Ren and Stimpy," and much, much more.

Author: Richard A. Hulver
Publisher: Government Printing Office
ISBN: 016095021X
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 438

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Dedicated to the Sailors and Marines who lost their lives on the final voyage of USS Indianapolis and to those who survived the torment at sea following its sinking. plus the crews that risked their lives in rescue ships. The USS Indianapolis (CA-35) was a decorated World War II warship that is primarily remembered for her worst 15 minutes. . This ship earned ten (10) battle stars for her service in World War II and was credited for shooting down nine (9) enemy planes. However, this fame was overshadowed by the first 15 minutes July 30, 1945, when she was struck by two (2) torpedoes from Japanese submarine I-58 and sent to the bottom of the Philippine Sea. The sinking of Indianapolis and the loss of 880 crew out of 1,196 --most deaths occurring in the 4-5 day wait for a rescue delayed --is a tragedy in U.S. naval history. This historical reference showcases primary source documents to tell the story of Indianapolis, the history of this tragedy from the U.S. Navy perspective. It recounts the sinking, rescue efforts, follow-up investigations, aftermath and continuing communications efforts. Included are deck logs to better understand the ship location when she sunk and testimony of survivors and participants. For additional historical publications produced by the U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command, please check out these resources here: https://bookstore.gpo.gov/agency/naval-history-heritage-command Year 2016 marked the 71st anniversary of the sinking and another spike in public attention on the loss -- including a big screen adaptation of the story, talk of future films, documentaries, and planned expeditions to locate the wreckage of the warship.

Author: Dan Joseph
Publisher: Sunbury Press
ISBN: 9781620068984
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 300

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The career of supremely talented but ill-fated Brooklyn Dodger star Pete Reiser comes to life in this new biography from baseball author Dan Joseph (Last Ride of the Iron Horse). Only a tendency to smash into outfield walls stopped Reiser from earning a spot in baseball's Hall of Fame.

Author: Daniel Goldmark
Publisher: Univ of California Press
ISBN: 0520253116
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 244

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Annotation A trade-oriented book on the music in classic cartoons from Bugs Bunny to Tom and Jerry and beyond.

Author: David M. Jordan
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 9780786406203
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 232

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In 1900, American League president Ban Johnson convinced Connie Mack to manage the newly created Philadelphia Athletics, which had been strategically placed in the same market as the National League Phillies, making the City of Brotherly Love a two-team town. The Athletics thus began their 54-year history by attempting to split the city's fan base, perhaps the first indication of the team's tendency toward polarity and vicissitude. As Ed Fitzgerald put it, "Like the little girl with the curl on her forehead, when the Athletics were good, they were very very good. But when they were bad, horrid was hardly the word." The A's won nine pennants and five World Series, yet finished last 16 times; they raided the Phillies roster in 1901, and later stripped themselves in baseball's first great fire sale; they boasted the illustrious "$100,000 Infield," yet Mack had to sell star players one after another to pull the A's through the Depression. This book, written by a long-time fan of the defunct team, relates the Athletics to the city of Philadelphia and tells the stories of the organization's signature seasons, from the championship years to the days when the A's were synonymous with baseball's cellar. The book also details the exploits of such Hall of Famers as Chief Bender, Eddie Collins, Lefty Grove, Jimmie Foxx, and Al Simmons, and considers the unique achievements and personality of Connie Mack, baseball's "Tall Tactician."

Author: Steven Wagner
Publisher: Sunbury Press
ISBN: 9781620066676
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 184

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When Los Angeles Dodgers pinch-hitter Kirk Gibson limped to the plate during Game One of the 1988 World Series, one thing was certain: victory depended upon him. Trailing 4-3 in the bottom of the ninth inning, Gibson was in an impossible situation. His two injured legs had kept him out of the starting lineup, forcing him to soak in ice as the game slipped out of reach. Now, here he was facing one of the greatest pitchers ever, cold to the touch and barely able to swing. After six minutes of dueling with Oakland flame thrower Dennis Eckersley, Gibson received the pitch he wanted. Unable to stride forward off his back foot or land on his front foot without pain, he muscled a drive over the right-field fence for the game-winning home run, sending fans into pandemonium. With one swing, the Dodgers won Game One, 5-4, and eventually the World Series, due largely to Gibson's inspirational blast. As he limped around the bases, one thing was clear: Gibson would not play again. Game Won is the story of Game One, a thriller that set the tone for a five-game series that saw the weak-hitting Dodgers nearly sweep the powerful Oakland A's. Featuring interviews with players, managers, coaches, fans, a broadcaster, and the man standing on second base when Gibson homered, Game Won captures the spirit of the Series, one of the great come-from-behind World Series games ever played-and the greatest home run ever hit.

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Category : Copyright
Languages : en
Pages : 960

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Author: Library of Congress. Copyright Office
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Category : Copyright
Languages : en
Pages : 882

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