Comic Book -- Baseball Thrills -- July 6, 2023

This 1951 edition of Baseball Thrills was allegedly edited by Cleveland Indians pitching star Bob Feller. One story talks about Bobby Thomson's "shot heard round the world," which sank the Dodgers in a special playoff with the Giants. The other talks about Joe DiMaggio's retirement. 

Come on Out! Cleveland vs Seals -- March 12, 2023

San Francisco Examiner, 14-March-1948

The San Francisco Seals of the Pacific Coast League hosted the Cleveland Indians of the American League in an exhibition game. On a rainy day, the Seals beat the Indians 6-5. Bob Feller was the losing pitcher.

San Francisco Examiner, 15-March-1948

Cleveland Indians -- December 16, 2020

 

The Cleveland Indians have announced that, because of pressure from Native Americans and people who support them, they will change their name. They may not do it until 2022. Perhaps they can call themselves the Spiders or the Naps. 

My dad grew up a Cleveland fan. He saw Bob Feller and Satchel Paige pitch in Municipal Stadium. I would like to hear his thoughts on the subject of the name change. He might have approved. 

I love Bill Veeck's books. 

The New York Giants swept Cleveland in the 1954 World Series. 

Bob Feller 100 -- November 3, 2018

Bob Feller, great pitcher of the Cleveland Indians and WWII Navy vet, was born 100 years ago today, on 03-November-1918. The Indians brought him up when he was 17, in 1936.

My father was a big fan. He got to see Bob Feller and Satchel Paige pitch in Municipal Stadium.

1954 World Series -- October 17, 2017

In 1954, I would have rooted for the New York Giants, who swept the Cleveland Indians.  This year, depending how the playoffs turn out, I will probably root for the Indians.  My dad was a big fan.  He got to see Bob Feller and Satchel Paige pitch in Municipal Stadium.  Willie Mays made The Catch off of Vic Wertz during the first game at the Polo Grounds. 

Thelma Todd/Bob Feller/Blake Edwards/Moody -- December 16, 2010

75 years ago today, beautiful and funny actress Thelma Todd was found dead in her car in a closed garage. People debate whether it was an accident, a suicide, or a murder. In any case, it sure was sad. She was a wonderful comedienne in two Marx Brothers movies, many Laurel and Hardy movies, and starring series of short subjects with Zasu Pitts and Patsy Kelly.

Bob Feller, great pitcher of the Cleveland Indians and WWII Navy vet, died. My father was a big fan.

Director Blake Edwards died. His step-grandfather was silent director J Gordon Edwards. Blake obviously grew up watching a lot of Laurel and Hardy.

James Moody, the great reed man, also died.

What a sad week.

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