With two homers from Bobby Thomson, one from Johnny Mize, one from Bill Rigney, and another from Willard Marshall, the Giants went back on top, 6–2. But Robinson wasn't finished giving thrills. Leading off the eighth, he fell behind in ...
A collection of essays on the sport of baseball, its myths, superstars, pennant races, strategies, ballparks, and other facets of the national pastime
Lefebvre left Seattle to take over the Cubs ' managerial spot after the 1990 season , and Bill Plummer , once Johnny Bench's backup with the Reds , stepped in . The Mariners finally vaulted over the .500 mark in 1991 with an 83-79 ...
A concise, highly accessible guide to exam success.
This is a series based on life lessons learned through the sport of baseball. "Opening Day" is the first in the Crusher Field series. The lessons learned apply to all children and are a seen through the eyes of the children in the story.
This is a story of family, an appreciation of the outdoors and lessons of safety.
As Wendy sat at her desk after lunch on the following day, Harris, the guard, approached with a bouquet of roses in a crystal vase. ... she answered as she quickly opened the card to find out who her admirer was. As she read the card, ...
... opened the season at home against the Rockies. After fielding virtually the same starting eight for the '08 and '09 openers, the Brewers opened their 40th anniversary season with Brewers Opening Day first-timers Carlos Gomez and Jim ...
Additionally, the Reds Hall of Fame, a new team store and an interactive kids' area will open during the 2004 season. ... As the Reds steamrolJed toward Opening Day, they had to take care of some unfinished business.
Luther narrates June 22—one of the pivotal days of World War II—from high command down to the tanks and soldiers at the sharp end, covering strategy as well as tactics and the vivid personal stories of the men who crossed the border ...