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You're the Ump! When a pitcher delays pitching, what can the umpire call?
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To Boston fans, "Bobby" Doerr is the greatest second baseman in the American League today. Of course, with such stars as "Flash" Gordon and "Charley" Gehringer around, that is open to debate, but the records show that if Doerr is not the best, he is at least right up with 'the leaders. Last year, in his second full season with the Red Sox, "Bobby" batted a nifty .318, drove in 78 runs. scored 75, and fielded a brilliant .976. He showed improvement in every department of game, and there's no telling how far this youngster, who has only six seasons of professional ball behind him, will go in baseball. That he'll go far is a certainty.
One of the most colorful characters in baseball, and one of its smartest men. He was active as a player from 1916 to 1936, making a one game comeback as a pinch hitter in 1941. He got a hit! He holds the major league record for the most years leading the league first basemen in fielding, 9. He holds many other fielding records. Charlie played for the Pirates and Cubs. He managed the Cubs from 1932 through 1938.
A top-flight catcher during his 9 years in the majors, Paul returned to the Big Leagues in 1951 to pilot the White Sox. He led them to a first division berth. In pro ball since 1926, he played with the Dodgers, Giants and A's between 1932 and '35. Paul managed Atlanta (1938-42) and played with the Tigers from 1943 through 1946, leading American League Catchers in Fielding in '43. Paul piloted Buffalo (1947-49) and Seattle (1950).
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