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Post by bigjeep on May 11, 2024 14:19:24 GMT -5
Sporting News was my go to for Giants news when they moved to San Fan. I remember the Actor William Bendix saying that he was one of the guys that Ruth sent out for hotdogs! The Sporting News was indispensable in the pre-Internet days. They printed all the box scores for the week and we read them voraciously. Clare Ruth was not happy with Bendix's portrayal of The Babe in "The Babe Ruth Story " One of My favorite baseball movies is the original 1950 "Angels in the Outfield" with Janet Leigh, before she died in the bathtub, Spring Byington, Lewis Stone ( Mickey Rooney's Father ) with guest appearances of Ty Cobb, Joe DiMaggio. |
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Post by bomberhojoe on May 11, 2024 17:32:09 GMT -5
I assume you mean Edward G. and Heston, that's an interesting fact. Yes, Heston wanted Edward G in the "Monkey" movie, but he didn't want to wear the Monkey suit!  He did do Solvent Green with Heston and died a few months later! One of my favorite actors! If Edward G Robinson is in a movie, I'm watching it! One of my favorites is "Key Largo"! |
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Post by rizzuto on May 11, 2024 17:42:38 GMT -5
Yes, Heston wanted Edward G in the "Monkey" movie, but he didn't want to wear the Monkey suit! He did do Solvent Green with Heston and died a few months later! One of my favorite actors! If Edward G Robinson is in a movie, I'm watching it! One of my favorites is "Key Largo"! "Yeah, prohibition is gonna comeback, ya see. We'll do it different this time, though. This time everybody will get along." |
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Post by inger on May 11, 2024 17:44:30 GMT -5
Yes, Heston wanted Edward G in the "Monkey" movie, but he didn't want to wear the Monkey suit! He did do Solvent Green with Heston and died a few months later! One of my favorite actors! If Edward G Robinson is in a movie, I'm watching it! One of my favorites is "Key Largo"! Berti Higgins agrees… |
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Post by bigjeep on May 11, 2024 18:03:42 GMT -5
Yes, Heston wanted Edward G in the "Monkey" movie, but he didn't want to wear the Monkey suit! He did do Solvent Green with Heston and died a few months later! One of my favorite actors! If Edward G Robinson is in a movie, I'm watching it! One of my favorites is "Key Largo"! Robinson at his meanest! Great movie! |
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Post by inger on May 12, 2024 4:25:30 GMT -5
I’m going this one especially for Pipps, but of course everyone is welcome to read it… Heath Slocumb Bats Right, Throws Right Height 6' 3", Weight 220 lb. High School John Bowne High School Debut April 11, 1991 Final Game September 26, 2000 Born June 7, 1966 in Jamaica, NY USA BR page Biographical Information Healthcliff Slocumb pitched ten years in the majors, saving 98 games and finishing nearly 300. His best years were in the mid-1990s. Slocumb was signed as a free agent for the New York Mets by scouts Dan Monzon and Mike Becker in 1984. Coming up to the majors originally with the Chicago Cubs, he was named to the 1995 All-Star team while with the Philadelphia Phillies. On July 31, 1997, the Seattle Mariners acquired Slocumb from the Boston Red Sox for two prospects, Derek Lowe and Jason Varitek. This was one of the most infamous trades Woody Woodward made as General Manager of the M's. On the flip side, it's considered one of the best made by Red Sox GM Dan Duquette. The two prospects, Lowe and Varitek, became fixtures in Boston for several seasons, while Slocumb quickly fizzled. Notable Achievements NL All-Star (1995) 30 Saves Seasons: 2 (1995 & 1996) pippsheadache |
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Post by inger on May 12, 2024 4:30:40 GMT -5
On May 4, 1871, the first major league baseball game was played in a contest between the Cleveland Forest Cities and Ft. Wayne Kekiongas…
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Post by inger on May 12, 2024 4:31:20 GMT -5
Rickwood Field in Birmingham, Alabama is considered to be the oldest professional baseball park. It was built in 1910 and is still used to this day…
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Post by bigjeep on May 12, 2024 7:50:54 GMT -5
On May 4, 1871, the first major league baseball game was played in a contest between the Cleveland Forest Cities and Ft. Wayne Kekiongas… I remember, bad seats, cold drizzle and no pitch clock!  |
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Post by pippsheadache on May 12, 2024 9:24:10 GMT -5
I’m going this one especially for Pipps, but of course everyone is welcome to read it… Heath Slocumb Bats Right, Throws Right Height 6' 3", Weight 220 lb. High School John Bowne High School Debut April 11, 1991 Final Game September 26, 2000 Born June 7, 1966 in Jamaica, NY USA BR page Biographical Information Healthcliff Slocumb pitched ten years in the majors, saving 98 games and finishing nearly 300. His best years were in the mid-1990s. Slocumb was signed as a free agent for the New York Mets by scouts Dan Monzon and Mike Becker in 1984. Coming up to the majors originally with the Chicago Cubs, he was named to the 1995 All-Star team while with the Philadelphia Phillies. On July 31, 1997, the Seattle Mariners acquired Slocumb from the Boston Red Sox for two prospects, Derek Lowe and Jason Varitek. This was one of the most infamous trades Woody Woodward made as General Manager of the M's. On the flip side, it's considered one of the best made by Red Sox GM Dan Duquette. The two prospects, Lowe and Varitek, became fixtures in Boston for several seasons, while Slocumb quickly fizzled. Notable Achievements NL All-Star (1995) 30 Saves Seasons: 2 (1995 & 1996) pippsheadache Why, thank you Inger for your research. I just liked Heathcliff Slocumb because of his name, the same way I would automatically root for guys like Razor Shines or Shooty Babbitt or Bryan Klutterbuck or Mark Lemongello or of course Mickey Klutts. I just recall him as a big burly guy who moved around a lot. According to his Wikipedia article, he was actually named after the bad-ass comic strip cat Heathcliff. Remember there was a pretty decent golfer on the PGA Tour named Heath Slocum (no "b"), which seems pretty amazing. A Baton Rouge guy, as I have no doubt rizzuto knows. The only other Heathcliffs I can think of are the character in "Wuthering Heights" and the one in the Red Skelton skit "two seagulls, Gertrude and Heathcliff." |
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Post by pippsheadache on May 12, 2024 9:32:42 GMT -5
On May 4, 1871, the first major league baseball game was played in a contest between the Cleveland Forest Cities and Ft. Wayne Kekiongas… I wish there was still a team called Kekiongas. They were one of the original nine National Association teams and the first to fold, not even making it through the whole season before throwing in the towel. Kekionga was the name of the Miami tribal settlement in what is now Fort Wayne. Even though there were only nine teams, apparently they were short on nicknames because two of them were called Forest Cities -- Cleveland and Rockford IL. I think reviving Forest Cities would have been a better choice than Guardians if they had to ditch the Indians. Cleveland was managed by Charlie "The Old Woman In The Red Cap" Pabor. Another nickname that needs to be revived. |
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Post by pippsheadache on May 12, 2024 9:43:26 GMT -5
The Sporting News was indispensable in the pre-Internet days. They printed all the box scores for the week and we read them voraciously. Clare Ruth was not happy with Bendix's portrayal of The Babe in "The Babe Ruth Story " One of My favorite baseball movies is the original 1950 "Angels in the Outfield" with Janet Leigh, before she died in the bathtub, Spring Byington, Lewis Stone ( Mickey Rooney's Father ) with guest appearances of Ty Cobb, Joe DiMaggio. Jeep, I am sure you also remember that Spring Byington had the title role in the 50s sitcom "December Bride." And along with Cobb and Joe D., Pirates minority-shareholder Bing Crosby had a guest appearance. And Ralph Kiner was one of the Pirates players they showed. Paul Douglas, who had been in "It Happens Every Spring" just the year before, played the manager. Some other cast members were Keenan Wynn, Ellen Corby (later to play Grandma Walton) as a nun, King Donavan (of "Invasion Of The Body Snatchers" and Bob Cummings' friend Harv on "Love That Bob") and Donna Corcoran as the little girl who prays for the team. Donna Corcoran was the sister of Noreen Corcoran (niece Kelly on "Bachelor Father") and Kevin Corcoran (a staple of Disney films like "Swiss Family Robinson" and "The Shaggy Dog." ) Much of that movie was filmed at Forbes Field, so it has some historical interest. It's a shame Janet Leigh had to be stabbed to death by Norman Bates. But she recovered sufficiently to appear in many more films and TV shows. I particularly remember her in an episode of "The Man From UNCLE." |
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Post by azbob643 on May 12, 2024 9:44:43 GMT -5
I think reviving Forest Cities would have been a better choice than Guardians if they had to ditch the Indians. Cleveland was managed by Charlie "The Old Woman In The Red Cap" Pabor. Another nickname that needs to be revived. "Guardians" sounds odd to those unfamiliar with the actual iconic "Guardians of Traffic" statues on the Hope Memorial Bridge in Cleveland. I think it was also easier to change from "Indians" to another 3 syllable word ending in "ians". clevelandmagazine.com/in-the-cle/articles/the-guardians-of-traffic |
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Post by 1955nyyfan on May 12, 2024 9:48:39 GMT -5
One of My favorite baseball movies is the original 1950 "Angels in the Outfield" with Janet Leigh, before she died in the bathtub, Spring Byington, Lewis Stone ( Mickey Rooney's Father ) with guest appearances of Ty Cobb, Joe DiMaggio. Jeep, I am sure you also remember that Spring Byington had the title role in the 50s sitcom "December Bride." And along with Cobb and Joe D., Pirates minority-shareholder Bing Crosby had a guest appearance. And Ralph Kiner was one of the Pirates players they showed. Paul Douglas, who had been in "It Happens Every Spring" just the year before, played the manager. Some other cast members were Keenan Wynn, Ellen Corby (later to play Grandma Walton) as a nun, King Donavan (of "Invasion Of The Body Snatchers" and Bob Cummings' friend Harv on "Love That Bob") and Donna Corcoran as the little girl who prays for the team. Donna Corcoran was the sister of Noreen Corcoran (niece Kelly on "Bachelor Father") and Kevin Corcoran (a staple of Disney films like "Swiss Family Robinson" and "The Shaggy Dog." ) Much of that movie was filmed at Forbes Field, so it has some historical interest. It's a shame Janet Leigh had to be stabbed to death by Norman Bates. But she recovered sufficiently to appear in many more films and TV shows. I particularly remember her in an episode of "The Man From UNCLE." Spring was also in the cast of Laramie which I still watch from time to time. 50's westerns never go out of style. |
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Post by pippsheadache on May 12, 2024 9:53:13 GMT -5
One of my favorites is "Key Largo"! Robinson at his meanest! Great movie! He was pretty mean in "Kid Galahad" too. Not the stupid Elvis movie, the original where he played a boxing promoter. I remember a scene where he confronts his fighter for enjoying "dames, dancing, soft stuff" too much. Bogie and Bette Davis are in that one too. There was another where he played a gangster trying to go straight and buy his way into society. I just remember he took up playing polo as part of his reclamation project. My favorite is still "Little Caesar" where he plays gangster Rico Bandello. It had that great ending where he was gunned down on the street and grunts out "Mother of Mercy -- could this be the end of Rico?" I still try to use that line on the rare occasions where it might serve some purpose. |
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He did do Solvent Green with Heston and died a few months later! One of my favorite actors! If Edward G Robinson is in a movie, I'm watching it!
