August 2003

The Travels of Dr. Hawkins East-West CD Offer Have you ever wished you could With apolgies to Dr. Hawkins for go back in time and see the great Negro the oversight of not getting this report League players of the past in the Holy Cow in a more timely play? How fast was ? manner, here is his report verbatim. How hard was ’s fastball? How far could hit the ball? Hello Rich: I am reliably informed You can answer these questions in your by Stew Thornley that you now have imagination by listening to re-creations the task of assembling the dreadfully- of the greatest Negro League games named [anything that brings to mind ever played, as if they were original the notorious incompetents, Harry radio broadcasts. Caray and , should be Negro League historian Kyle retitled ]newsletter: here is a recent McNary is the author of Negro League item. To circumvent the regrettable by- great Double Duty Radcliffe’s law provision that forbids the editor biography, as well as “Black from using analysis, or, perish forbid, that, without moving the franchise (in Baseball” (published this summer in wit, I have provided you with a the commonly understood sense of the London, England), “Maceo Breedlove: genuine Dr. Fan quotation [remember term), and without using novelty home Big Fish in a Small Pond” for the that “quote” is not a noun!] to lessen sites (such as Tokyo, or White Sox in Minnesota Historical Society, and was the dreariness that you are nominally Milwaukee) have enabled Dr. Fan to see technical advisor for a recent PBS forced to provide. each team use three home parks so far. documentary on Radcliffe upon turning Acting on intuition, Dr. Seith C. (answers on back) 100 years old (he turned 101 on July 7, Hawkins (“Dr.Fan”), removed a small Bonus Bonus...Yours to figure out: if 2003). slice from his vast hoard of frequent we count novelty sites and franchise McNary researched several Negro flyer miles to reach the Friday, April 4 shifts, which teams are tied for the most League games and along with veteran game at Cincinnati’s new Great home parks since 1950? actor Tony Pappenfus, re-created them, American Ballpark. He was due there SCH batter for batter on CD, enlightened anyway in 2003 to extend his with crowd noise and sound effects. “consecutive pallbarks” record to 67 editor’s note: Halsey Hall used the term The result is a “radio broadcast” that (having seen at least one regular- “holy cow” in radio broadcasts long will take you on a trip back in time to season game in every park used for before either Harry Caray’s or Phil the heyday of the Negro Leagues. The MLB since 1950). Dr. Fan’s intuition Rizzuto’s career began; hence the name first game being offered is the 1935 was rewarded with the hoped-for of our newsletter. East-West All-Star game at Comiskey milestone of Sammy Sosa’s 500th Park. The game featured Hall of career home run. Chapter Breakfast Famers Martin Dihigo, Ray Dandridge, When asked if he regretted , , Buck missing the Minnesota Twins’ 2003 The date for the next breakfast is Leonard, , Josh home opener, Dr. Hawkins, a second- Saturday September 6th at an earlier Gibson, and Cool Papa row season-ticket holder, replied with time of 8:30. A Twins game is Bell, as well as Luis Tiant Sr., Mule typical balance: “I was grateful to miss scheduled for 11:00 a.m that morning so Suttles, Biz Mackey and . the saccharine overdose of undeserved members might elect to have breakfast The game is one of the greatest ever self-congratulation by fans and and then head to the Dome for the played and you won’t believe the management for arguably the most game. Breakfast is at the normal ending! cheaply-won division title ever. location; the Baker’s Square at 66th CDs can be ordered via McNary at However, it always saddens me to miss and Xerxes in Richfield. http://www.pitchblackbaseball.com or a Twins loss.” at 612-650-2952. Bonus Quiz: Name the 5 teams Page 2 The Holy Cow

Book Club RED DOT ALERT

The chapter book club met on Thank you to those of you that August 2nd and discussed the book The following members have sent sent in your renewal since the last Paths to Glory: How Great Basball in a donation (in excess of their issue. However we still have near fifty Teams Got That Way with one of the subscription fee) to the Halsey Hall (50) members on our current mailing co-authors, long-time Halsey Hall Chapter of SABR. Some of these folks list that have not renewed as of this chapter member, Dan Levitt. The next sent in $ 12.00 or more but said they date. If you see a red dot below you meeting will be October 4th at 10:00 a. want the electronic copy of the are one of the fifty members who have m. at the Edina Galleria Barnes and newsletter. not renewed. This year there is an Noble. The featured book is Moneyball option to receive an electronic copy for by Michael Lewis. Kevin Hennessy a reduced price of $ 6.00 (as opposed David Trombley to $ 12.00 for a paper copy). Please New Officers Elected... Ron Replogle send your payment, made out to The Ray Luurs Halsey Hall Chapter, to Rich Arpi at President: Jim Wyman Julian Loscalzo the address listed below. If you want an Vice-president: Bob Tholkes (tenative) electronic copy, remember to list the e- Secretary-Treasurer: Rich Arpi New member mail address where you want the Other Board members: Chuck newsletter sent. Blomquist, Rex Hamman, Tom Swif, is Armand G. Peterson who is a and Dean Thilgen. retired engineer/ from Honeywell/Alliant Techsystems. Fall Regional will be October 25th at Armand is working on a book, with a the United Methodist Church in friend, on amateur baseball in Columbia Heights. Details later. ... Minnesota from World II to 1961. Thank You Welcome Armand!

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Answers to Quiz provided by Dr. Hawkins (on front) 1.. Angels....Wrigley + Chavez Ravine + Edison 2. Pirates.....Forbes + 3 Rivers + PNC 3. Houston....Colt + Astrodome + Minute Maid 4. Reds...... Crosley + Riverfront + Great American 5. Giants.....Seals + Candlestick + Pac Bell