Many baseball fans look upon an umpire as a sort of necessary evil to the luxury of baseball, like the odor that follows an automobile. -Christy Mathewson

 

Many baseball fans look upon an umpire as a sort of necessary evil to the luxury of baseball, like the odor that follows an automobile.


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A boy cannot begin playing ball too early. I might almost say that while he is still creeping on all fours he should have a bouncing rubber ball.

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You must have an alibi to show why you lost. If you haven't one, you must fake one. You self confidence must be maintained.

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No man can have a 'yellow streak' and last. He must pay much attention to his nerves or temperament. He must hide every flaw.

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A young ballplayer looks on his first spring training trip as a stage struck young woman regards the theater.

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Anybody's best pitch is the one the batters ain't hitting that day.

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