Today in History

October 05, 1921
Batter Up! The World Series Hits the Airwaves
WJZ, a Newark, New Jersey, station, broadcasts the World Series on the radio for the first time. The announcer, not actually present at the game, calls the game based on reports phoned or telegraphed to him. The Giants beat the Yanks 5 games to 3. Initially there is concern that broadcasting baseball games would keep people away from the stadium, but the game's popularity only increases as more Americans acquire radios and broadcasters become expert at conveying the drama and tension of the sport.



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Roger Bossard

The Sodfather

Major-league teams are turning to third-generation groundskeeper Roger Bossard to give them a winning edge





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