Ron Cey: Dodger Spring Correction

Ever since I could remember, I have always had a great interest and love for the game of baseball. As a kid, I would spend countless hours in the backyard with my grandfather, or even by myself, tossing, hitting and fielding a baseball. When I wasn't in the yard pretending to be Nomar Garciaparra I would watch the Boston Red Sox games on TV with my Grandfather.  Even in my early adolescence, as impatient as most are, I had the patience to sit there and watch the Sox.With my eyes glued to the screen with a look of anticipation fixed on my face ready to mimic my grandfather with the excitement of a home run hit or the frustration of Mo-Vaughn striking out. Call me crazy, but I was addicted, even as a young boy, to Boston Red Sox baseball.

The first short story I chose is called Baseball in April by Gary Soto. I chose this short story because a whole book was named after this story so I figured if it wasnt any good then why would a whole book be called Baseball in April and other stories. When I read the title it struct me with a story about determination and I love stories about kids who never give up. I also read some of the reviews on the book and most of them said they loved it and they want more. I read the review given by The New York Times Book Review and the review was amazing and The New York Times are a really big company so I asuumed it had to be

In my book there are two main characters. The first is Stevie. He is 14 years old and a writer for The Washington post. When He was 12 he won a writing contest with Susan Carol Anderson (the other main character in my book) to go to the final four and write sports articles. From then they were sent to other major sporting events. This one being the world series. Stevie is very outgoing but he is is jealous of his girl friend susan carol. “well,” stevie said “I may be good enough, but not as good as you.” This is saying that Stevie is good at some sports writing and smart. But Susan Carol is amazing at sports writing and she is very smart. Susan Carol is a very sweet girl. She is a southern belle from north carolina. She can

Baseball remains today one of America’s most popular sports, and furthermore, baseball is one of America’s most successful forms of entertainment. As a result, Baseball is an economic being of its own. However, the sustainability of any professional sport organization depends directly on its economic capabilities. For example, in Baseball, all revenue is a product of the fans reaction to ticket prices, advertisements, television contracts, etc. During the devastating Great Depression in 1929, the fans of baseball experienced fiscal suffering. The appeal of baseball declined as more and more people were trying to make enough money to live. There was a significant drop in attention, attendance, and enjoyment. Although baseball’s vitality

Going to a game in Fenway is a smorgasbord of delightful feelings. Even the walk up to the ballpark is some thing to behold. Walking with hundreds of passionate fans, all decked out in their red sox T-shirts, jerseys, and of coarse that iconic navy hat with the red B on it. I feel like I belong there with this organized group of strangers. There is such a since of family as I see people from the “T” car I was on and chatted with. A few hundred yards ahead I could hear a “Lets Go Red Sox” chant as people around me began to join in

The memories shared through generations of baseball can be pictured by many, the pickup game of all the neighborhood boys in the vacant lot down the street, the miraculous foul ball landing right in your lap, the classic summer day spent at the ballpark eating hotdogs and singing “Take Me Out to the Ball Game” and “Sweet Caroline.” But more recently, these classic memories are being replaced by those of overbearing Little League coaches who need to take a chill pill, boring games that go on for nine extra innings, and overpriced hotdogs that just don’t taste right.

a 39yearold knuckle ball pitcher who currently plays Major League Baseball for the Toronto Blue Jays

Baseball has always been something that I have loved. Whenever I get the opportunity to be around baseball I am. I enjoy every aspect of the game, the pastime and now. That is why I chose the piece of art I did for this paper. For my piece of artwork, I didn’t choose a piece of art that was extremely famous by any means. I actually chose a piece of art that most people probably don’t even know exists. The piece of art I chose was Ebbets Field Giclee on Canvas by a man named Al Sorenson. Neither the painting or the artist are known very well, but this work of art actual made me feel something when I looked at it that provided me with the urge to write my paper about it. Some people may not enjoy it, but the sole fact that

Throughout american history, very few individuals showed leadership qualities and most importantly left a legacy behind them. “Branch Rickey was a manager for the Brooklyn Dodgers from 1942-1950”( Branch Rickey biography, Biography.com).One of his most important accomplishments was breaking the color barrier by signing baseball legend Jackie Robinson. While some people might think that Branch Rickey did not show leadership qualities because he was a traitor to his own race. Many others believe that he did by signing the man who broke the color barrier in Major League Baseball by inviting Jackie Robinson to play for the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947. It supports that everyone is equal. Over time people were starting to respect Jackie and Branch

They moved to dodger Stadium and remained there through the 1965 season. In the same year a 25 year old rookie who promised to set the American League on its toes, and he did just that against the Baltimore Orioles on May 5. For 8 2/3 innings, Robert "Bo" Belinsky shut down the Orioles without a single hit.

Branch Rickey was much more than the man who helped break baseball’s color barrier. He created things like batting helmets, advanced statistics, improved scouting and introduced African-Americans into Major League baseball. He raised promising young talent through his farm system to build championship teams. Branch Rickey founded the principles of baseball as we see it today by developing scouting techniques as well as creating the minor league farm system so organizations could raise talent profitably. Rickey’s first influence on baseball was the development of the minor league farm system.

The Philadelphia A’s and Brooklyn Dodgers took to the field on a sunny day in Fort Myers, Florida. Didrikson was helping promote baseball’s image, while pocketing around $200 per appearance. Her first shot at the best baseball hitters in the world was a wash as the Florida rain cancelled her first event.

Rickey was identified as one of the games greatest pioneers. Rickey changed the game of baseball because of his opposition of the color barrier. Since Rickey was a very successful man in the league for being manager of the Cardinals, Dodgers, and Pirates he was elected in to the Baseball Hall of Fame. Not only will Rickey go down in sport history but also in American History because of the modest career in sport’s management.

In the article “Fans of the Chicago Cubs and Cleveland Indians have waited a lifetime -- or more -- to see their teams win championships” by Chris Isidore, Chris states that people have waited more that whole lifetime to see their team go to the World Series and the prices are out of this world. The price is $3900 for only one ticket and parking for one car, and that is only for one

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