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The Occidentals were one of the best baseball teams in Salt Lake City History.

Since its national debut in 1987, Fresh Air with Terry Gross has been a highly acclaimed and much adored weekday magazine among public radio listeners. Each week, nearly 4.8 million people turn to Peabody Award-winning host Terry Gross for insightful conversations with the leading voices in contemporary arts and issues. The renowned program reaches a global audience, with over 620 public radio stations broadcasting Fresh Air, and 3 million podcast downloads each week. Fresh Air has broken the mold of 'talk show' by weaving together superior journalism and intimate storytelling from modern-day intellectuals, politicians and artists alike. Through probing questions and careful research, Gross's interviews are lauded for revealing a fresh perspective on cultural icons and trends. Her thorough conversations are often complemented by commentary from well-known contributors. Fresh Air is produced at WHYY-FM in Philadelphia and broadcast nationally by NPR., (1.) Comic, writer and actor SARAH SILVERMAN. Her 2010 memoir The Bedwetter about her struggle with bed wetting as a child, is now the basis for a new off-broadway musical The Bedwetter. Silverman collaborated on the music with songwriter Adam Schlesinger, who co-founded the band Fountains of Wayne; but he sadly died of covid early on in the pandemic. Songwriter David Yazbeck completed writing the songs. (The musical officially opens June 7th at the Atlantic Theater Company in Manhattan) (THIS INTERVIEW CONTINUES INTO THE SECOND HALF OF THE SHOW). (2.) We remember writer and editor ROGER ANGELL who worked for decades at The New Yorker magazine. He died Friday at the age of 101. He was the magazine's fiction editor for 40 years; he became well known for his baseball writing - a passion that grew out of a magazine assignment to write about spring training in 1962. His essays about baseball were collected in the books 'Late Innings' (1982) and 'Once More Around the Park' (1991). ANGELL's mother Katharine Sergeant Angell White was one of the first editors hired at the magazine by Harold Ross in 1925. His stepfather was the famed essayist and contributor E.B. White. In 2014 ANGELL was awarded the J.G. Taylor Spink Award, the Baseball Hall of Fame's honor for writers. (INTERVIEW REBROADCAST FROM 7.11.2001)

The Occidentals were one of the best baseball teams in Salt Lake City History.

Since its national debut in 1987, Fresh Air with Terry Gross has been a highly acclaimed and much adored weekday magazine among public radio listeners. Each week, nearly 4.8 million people turn to Peabody Award-winning host Terry Gross for insightful conversations with the leading voices in contemporary arts and issues. The renowned program reaches a global audience, with over 620 public radio stations broadcasting Fresh Air, and 3 million podcast downloads each week. Fresh Air has broken the mold of 'talk show' by weaving together superior journalism and intimate storytelling from modern-day intellectuals, politicians and artists alike. Through probing questions and careful research, Gross's interviews are lauded for revealing a fresh perspective on cultural icons and trends. Her thorough conversations are often complemented by commentary from well-known contributors. Fresh Air is produced at WHYY-FM in Philadelphia and broadcast nationally by NPR., (1.) HEIDI SCHRECK wrote and performs in the play What the Constitution Means to Me, which is now in previews on Broadway and opens officially on March 31st. It's based on her experiences as a teenager participating in constitution debate contests held by the American Legion across the country. Her play is about the ways the constitution has shaped and failed the lives of four generation of women in her family. SCHRECK is a two-time Obie winner. (THIS INTERVIEW CONTINUES INTO THE SECOND HALF OF THE SHOW). (THIS INTERVIEW WAS ORIGINALLY BROADCAST 3.20.2019 (2.) Today we remember one of baseball's great second basemen, JOE MORGAN. He died Sunday at the age of 77. There are fewer second baseman in the Baseball Hall of Fame than players in for other positions. Morgan was inducted in 1990, after playing 22 years in the majors, mostly with the Houston Astros and The Cincinnati Reds. Terry Gross spoke to MORGAN in 1993 after he'd published his autobiography called Joe Morgan, A Life in baseball. (THIS INTERVIEW WAS ORIGINALLY BROADCAST ON 4.21.1993)

PURPOSE OF REVIEW:With an increase in single-sport specialization, elbow injuries have become increasingly common in the pediatric and adolescent population. Osteochondritis dissecans (OCD) of the capitellum frequently requires intervention yet can be difficult to treat given high patient activity demands. The purpose of this paper is to review treatment options, understand failure rates, and provide strategies for successful revision surgery. RECENT FINDINGS:Patients at high risk for the development of this condition are involved in high-demand upper extremity activity such as baseball or gymnastics. Treatment options include non-operative management, drilling, fixation, loose body removal/microfracture, osteochondral autograft, and osteochondral allograft. Cartilage preservation procedures (i.e., osteochondral autograft) have a significant advantage in terms of clinical and radiographic healing compared with fixation or microfracture. Capitellar OCD lesions afflict a large number of adolescent athletes today and will likely continue increasing in number from sports-related injuries. It is critical to recognize and treat these lesions in a timely and appropriate fashion to optimize clinical outcomes. When faced with failure of healing, surgeons must critically analyze reasons for failure including post-operative compliance, return to high-demand sporting activity, fixation of non-viable fragments, utilization of microfracture, alignment, and concomitant pathology.

Since its national debut in 1987, Fresh Air with Terry Gross has been a highly acclaimed and much adored weekday magazine among public radio listeners. Each week, nearly 4.8 million people turn to Peabody Award-winning host Terry Gross for insightful conversations with the leading voices in contemporary arts and issues. The renowned program reaches a global audience, with over 620 public radio stations broadcasting Fresh Air, and 3 million podcast downloads each week. Fresh Air has broken the mold of 'talk show' by weaving together superior journalism and intimate storytelling from modern-day intellectuals, politicians and artists alike. Through probing questions and careful research, Gross's interviews are lauded for revealing a fresh perspective on cultural icons and trends. Her thorough conversations are often complemented by commentary from well-known contributors. Fresh Air is produced at WHYY-FM in Philadelphia and broadcast nationally by NPR., (1.) Former major league baseball first baseman KEITH HERNANDEZ. He spent 17 years in the majors mostly with the Cardinals and Mets. He won 11 Gold Gloves, and was a five-time All-star. He also made a memorable appearance on Seinfeld. He now is a broadcaster for Mets TV. His memoir about playing baseball, I'm Keith Hernandez is now out in paperback. (INTERVIEW BY DAVE DAVIES) (REBROADCAST from 6.4.18). (2.) We remember former Yankees pitcher JIM BOUTON. He died Wednesday at the age of 80. In 1970, his memoir Ball Four was published. Those who wanted to maintain major league baseball's image as the home of heroes were scandalized by the book; others thought it was about time someone revealed that baseball is full of real people and real problems. (REBROADCAST from 1986) (3.) We remember actor RIP TORN who died Tuesday at the age of 88. He's best known for his portrayal of Arty, the profane gruff producer on Gary Shandling's, "The Larry Sanders Show". He had a long stage and screen career beginning in the 1950s, when he left his native behind, for New York City and the Actors Studio. Torn was often typcast as a heavy in television shows like "Dr. Kildare" and "Bonanza." (He also portrayed Henry Miller in an X-rated film version of "Tropic of Cancer."). His films included Albert Brooks's, Defending Your Life, The Man Who Fell to Earth, Men in Black, Payday. (REBROADCAST from 3.16.1994) (4.) Critic-at-large JOHN POWERS reviews the BBC series "London Kills."

Since its national debut in 1987, Fresh Air with Terry Gross has been a highly acclaimed and much adored weekday magazine among public radio listeners. Each week, nearly 4.8 million people turn to Peabody Award-winning host Terry Gross for insightful conversations with the leading voices in contemporary arts and issues. The renowned program reaches a global audience, with over 620 public radio stations broadcasting Fresh Air, and 3 million podcast downloads each week. Fresh Air has broken the mold of 'talk show' by weaving together superior journalism and intimate storytelling from modern-day intellectuals, politicians and artists alike. Through probing questions and careful research, Gross's interviews are lauded for revealing a fresh perspective on cultural icons and trends. Her thorough conversations are often complemented by commentary from well-known contributors. Fresh Air is produced at WHYY-FM in Philadelphia and broadcast nationally by NPR., (1.) Former major league baseball first baseman KEITH HERNANDEZ. He spent 17 years in the majors mostly with the Cardinals and Mets. He won 11 Gold Gloves, and was a five-time All-star. He also made a memorable appearance on Seinfeld. He now is a broadcaster for Mets TV. His memoir about playing baseball, I'm Keith Hernandez is now out in paperback. (INTERVIEW BY DAVE DAVIES) (REBROADCAST from 6.4.18). (2.) We remember former Yankees pitcher JIM BOUTON. He died Wednesday at the age of 80. In 1970, his memoir Ball Four was published. Those who wanted to maintain major league baseball's image as the home of heroes were scandalized by the book; others thought it was about time someone revealed that baseball is full of real people and real problems. (REBROADCAST from 1986) (3.) We remember actor RIP TORN who died Tuesday at the age of 88. He's best known for his portrayal of Arty, the profane gruff producer on Gary Shandling's, "The Larry Sanders Show". He had a long stage and screen career beginning in the 1950s, when he left his native behind, for New York City and the Actors Studio. Torn was often typcast as a heavy in television shows like "Dr. Kildare" and "Bonanza." (He also portrayed Henry Miller in an X-rated film version of "Tropic of Cancer."). His films included Albert Brooks's, Defending Your Life, The Man Who Fell to Earth, Men in Black, Payday. (REBROADCAST from 3.16.1994) (4.) Critic-at-large JOHN POWERS reviews the BBC series "London Kills."

An interview with David Falk about his work with Michael Jordan and sports marketing.

Tony Lazzeri was part of the infamous New York Yankees batting lineup known as Murderers' Row. But did you know he got his start on the Salt Lake Bees?

Tony Lazzeri was part of the infamous New York Yankees batting lineup known as Murderers' Row. But did you know he got his start on the Salt Lake Bees?

Background: Osteochondritis dissecans (OCD) lesions are often observed in the humeral capitellum both in young baseball players and gymnasts. It is generally believed that capitellar OCD in baseball players can be seen on an anteroposterior (AP) radiograph with the elbow in 45° of flexion. However, the mechanism of injury seems to be different in baseball players and gymnasts. Repetitive valgus overload with the elbow in flexion is believed to be the cause of capitellar OCD lesions in baseball players, whereas weightbearing with the elbow in extension may be the cause of OCD in gymnasts. Purpose: To determine the difference in capitellar OCD location between baseball players and gymnasts and to propose the optimal AP radiographic angle of the elbow for visualization of early-stage OCD lesions in adolescent gymnasts. Study Design: Cross-sectional study; Level of evidence, 3. Methods: Subjects consisted of 95 baseball players (95 elbows) and 21 gymnasts (24 elbows) with a mean age of 13.7 years (range, 11-18 years). To localize the lesion, inclination of the affected area in the humeral capitellum against the humeral axis was investigated using sagittal computed tomography images of the elbow. The inclination angle was defined as the angle between the long axis of the humerus and the line perpendicular to a line that connected the anterior and posterior margin of the lesion. The inclination angle in each group was compared and statistically analyzed. Results: The mean inclination angle was 57.6° ± 10.7° in baseball players and 28.0° ± 10.7° in gymnasts. Capitellar OCD lesions were located more anterior in baseball players when compared with gymnasts (P < .01). Conclusion: Due to differences in applied stress, capitellar OCD lesions in baseball players were located more anteriorly compared with those seen in gymnasts. Therefore, although AP radiographs with the elbow in 45° of flexion are optimal for detecting OCD lesions in baseball players, radiographs with less elbo, Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine, 5(3), 2325967117692513; 2017

Since its national debut in 1987, Fresh Air with Terry Gross has been a highly acclaimed and much adored weekday magazine among public radio listeners. Each week, nearly 4.8 million people turn to Peabody Award-winning host Terry Gross for insightful conversations with the leading voices in contemporary arts and issues. The renowned program reaches a global audience, with over 620 public radio stations broadcasting Fresh Air, and 3 million podcast downloads each week. Fresh Air has broken the mold of 'talk show' by weaving together superior journalism and intimate storytelling from modern-day intellectuals, politicians and artists alike. Through probing questions and careful research, Gross's interviews are lauded for revealing a fresh perspective on cultural icons and trends. Her thorough conversations are often complemented by commentary from well-known contributors. Fresh Air is produced at WHYY-FM in Philadelphia and broadcast nationally by NPR., (1.)Former major league catcher MIKE PIAZZA. His memoir Long Shot (written with Lonnie Wheeler) is out in paperback. PIAZZA spent 16 years with the big leagues, beginning with the Dodgers, and went on to play with the Padres, the A's, the Marlins, and finally the Mets. He's considered one of the best hitting catchers in the game. Though his start with the Dodgers was less promising. He was drafted in 1988 in the 62nd round, and Tommy Lasorda, the manager of the team was a childhood friend of PIAZZA's father, stoking rumors of favoritism. PIAZZA went on to be selected for the All-star team twelve times. Many fans will remember his feud with pitcher Roger Clemens who hit him in the head with a fastball during the 2000 season. PIAZZA suffered a concussion. Later during the World Series that year, the bat he was using shattered on a pitch by Clemens. The barrel and a sharp edge of the broken bat flew toward Clemens on the mound. Clemens caught the barrel and in an apparent reflex, threw the barrell across the the first base line towards the Yankees' dugout and just past Piazza who was running down to first base. Words were spoken between the two, and the two dugouts emptied for a fight, but no punches were thrown. (INTERVIEW BY DAVE DAVIES) Originally aired 3.7.13 (2.) Jazz Critic KEVIN WHITEHEAD reviews the new 4-CD set of Miles Davis recordings called Miles at the Fillmore Miles Davis 1970: The Bootleg Series Vol. 3 (3.) Film critic DAVID EDELSTEIN reviews the new Godzilla film.

Since its national debut in 1987, Fresh Air with Terry Gross has been a highly acclaimed and much adored weekday magazine among public radio listeners. Each week, nearly 4.8 million people turn to Peabody Award-winning host Terry Gross for insightful conversations with the leading voices in contemporary arts and issues. The renowned program reaches a global audience, with over 620 public radio stations broadcasting Fresh Air, and 3 million podcast downloads each week. Fresh Air has broken the mold of 'talk show' by weaving together superior journalism and intimate storytelling from modern-day intellectuals, politicians and artists alike. Through probing questions and careful research, Gross's interviews are lauded for revealing a fresh perspective on cultural icons and trends. Her thorough conversations are often complemented by commentary from well-known contributors. Fresh Air is produced at WHYY-FM in Philadelphia and broadcast nationally by NPR., (1.) Actress LAUREN BACALL. She died Tuesday at the age of 89. She made her screen debut at the age of 19 in the 1944 Howard Hawks film To Have and Have Not, opposite Humphrey Bogart, whom she later married. BACALL's other films include The Big Sleep, Key Largo, How to Marry a Millionaire, and Murder on the Orient Express. She received an honorary Academy Award in 2009, and Tonys for her roles in two Broadway musicals, Applause and Woman of the Year. BACALL won the National Book Award in 1978 for her autobiography By Myself. (REBROADCAST from 10.18.94) (2.) Former major league pitcher JAMIE MOYER. Last year he became the oldest pitcher ever to record a win in the majors, at the age of 49 years, 150 days. It was with the Colorado Rockies. His major league career started in 1986 with the Chicago Cubs who he was with for two years. He played ball the longest with the Seattle Mariners (1996-2006) and with the Philadelphia Phillies (2006-2010). MOYER is also well known for his charity work and The Moyer Foundation he and his wife founded to aid children in distress - children affected by addiction, disease or death. MOYER's new memoir is Just Tell Me I Can't: How Jamie Moyer Defeated the Radar Gun and Defied Time (written with writer Larry Platt). (INTERVIEW BY DAVE DAVIES). (REBROADCAST from 10.2.13)

Since its national debut in 1987, Fresh Air with Terry Gross has been a highly acclaimed and much adored weekday magazine among public radio listeners. Each week, nearly 4.8 million people turn to Peabody Award-winning host Terry Gross for insightful conversations with the leading voices in contemporary arts and issues. The renowned program reaches a global audience, with over 620 public radio stations broadcasting Fresh Air, and 3 million podcast downloads each week. Fresh Air has broken the mold of 'talk show' by weaving together superior journalism and intimate storytelling from modern-day intellectuals, politicians and artists alike. Through probing questions and careful research, Gross's interviews are lauded for revealing a fresh perspective on cultural icons and trends. Her thorough conversations are often complemented by commentary from well-known contributors. Fresh Air is produced at WHYY-FM in Philadelphia and broadcast nationally by NPR., (1.) Former major league catcher MIKE PIAZZA. He has a new memoir Long Shot (written with Lonnie Wheeler). PIAZZA spent 16 years with the big leagues, beginning with the Dodgers, and went on to play with the Padres, the A's, the Marlins, and finally the Mets. He's considered one of the best hitting catchers in the game. Though his start with the Dodgers was less promising. He was drafted in 1988 in the 62nd round, and Tommy Lasorda, the manager of the team was a childhood friend of PIAZZA's father, stoking rumors of favoritism. PIAZZA went on to be selected for the All-star team twelve times. Many fans will remember his feud with pitcher Roger Clemens who hit him in the head with a fastball during the 2000 season. PIAZZA suffered a concussion. Later during the World Series that year, the bat he was using shattered on a pitch by Clemens. The barrel and a sharp edge of the broken bat flew toward Clemens on the mound. Clemens caught the barrel and in an apparent reflex, threw the barrel across the first base line towards the Yankees' dugout and just past Piazza who was running down to first base. Words were spoken between the two, and the two dugouts emptied for a fight, but no punches were thrown. (INTERVIEW BY DAVE DAVIES) (THIS INTERVIEW CONTINUES INTO THE SECOND HALF OF THE SHOW) (2.) Rock critic KEN TUCKER reviews David Bowie's new album The Next Day, his first studio album in a decade.

Since its national debut in 1987, Fresh Air with Terry Gross has been a highly acclaimed and much adored weekday magazine among public radio listeners. Each week, nearly 4.8 million people turn to Peabody Award-winning host Terry Gross for insightful conversations with the leading voices in contemporary arts and issues. The renowned program reaches a global audience, with over 620 public radio stations broadcasting Fresh Air, and 3 million podcast downloads each week. Fresh Air has broken the mold of 'talk show' by weaving together superior journalism and intimate storytelling from modern-day intellectuals, politicians and artists alike. Through probing questions and careful research, Gross's interviews are lauded for revealing a fresh perspective on cultural icons and trends. Her thorough conversations are often complemented by commentary from well-known contributors. Fresh Air is produced at WHYY-FM in Philadelphia and broadcast nationally by NPR., (1.) Journalist MATTHEW HART is the author of Gold: The Race for the World's Most Seductive Metal. HART has written for The Atlantic Monthly, Granta, and the London Times. He was a contributing editor of the New York trade magazine Rapaport Diamond Report, and is the author of the award-winning book Diamond. (2.) Journalist BEN BRADLEE JR. author of The Kid: The Immortal Life of Ted Williams about one of baseball's greatest hitters, who was known for his talent and rage. When he died in 2002 his head and body were cryonically frozen. BRADLEE is a reporter and editor at the Boston Globe. (INTERVIEW BY DAVE DAVIES).

View showing the families of the Rugby Little League team awaiting a Great Northern train at Rugby, N.D. In the foreground is an automobile with a loud speaker mounted on the top., Film negatives, 10 x 13 cm., Little Leaguers At Depot - For Chicago" - caption with similar image published in The Pierce County Tribune, August 16, 1956, p. 1., Title supplied by staff.

View shows the families of Little Leaguers watching as the boys board a Great Northern passinger train at Rugby, N.D., Film negatives, 10 x 13 cm., Little Leaguers At Depot - For Chicago" - caption with similar image published in The Pierce County Tribune, August 16, 1956, p. 1., Title supplied by staff.

Group photograph showing 18 baseball players dressed in F-M Twins uniforms, and one trainer standing at right in Barnett Field, Fargo, N.D., Acetate negatives; Safety film negatives, 10 x 13 cm., "1955 Twins: The Fargo-Moorhead Twins return to Barnett Field to wind up the Northern League season in a six-game stand beginning at 7:30 tonight. Eau Claire's first-place Braves will be here for three games, followed by runnerup St. Cloud on Sunday and Monday. Front, left to right, Willie Moton, George Aitken, George Repasky, Wynn Hawkins, Willie Williams, Dick Hogg, George (Doc) Young, trainer. Center, Art Dickey, Roy Nixon, Tex Dargie, George Ettenger, Marvin Gums, Ken Retzer. Back, Manager Phil Seghi, Tom Bowman, Bob Mayhew, Billy Joe Dasher, Bill Sassano, Eduardo (Chico) Monasterio. Sassano is on the disabled list." - caption with image published in The Fargo Forum, September 1, 1955, p. 22., Title supplied by staff.

Since its national debut in 1987, Fresh Air with Terry Gross has been a highly acclaimed and much adored weekday magazine among public radio listeners. Each week, nearly 4.8 million people turn to Peabody Award-winning host Terry Gross for insightful conversations with the leading voices in contemporary arts and issues. The renowned program reaches a global audience, with over 620 public radio stations broadcasting Fresh Air, and 3 million podcast downloads each week. Fresh Air has broken the mold of 'talk show' by weaving together superior journalism and intimate storytelling from modern-day intellectuals, politicians and artists alike. Through probing questions and careful research, Gross's interviews are lauded for revealing a fresh perspective on cultural icons and trends. Her thorough conversations are often complemented by commentary from well-known contributors. Fresh Air is produced at WHYY-FM in Philadelphia and broadcast nationally by NPR., (1.) Former major league centerfielder DOUG GLANVILLE, and a Op-Extra columnist for The New York Times. He played Major League baseball from 1996 to 2004 for the Chicago Cubs, Philadelphia Phillies and Texas Rangers. His new book about his experiences is The Game From Where I Stand: A Ballplayer's Inside View (Times Books) (INTERVIEW BY DAVE DAVIES). (2.) Writer/director RODRIGO GARCIA. His new film is Mother and Child which costars Naomi Watts, Annette Benning, Jimmy Smits and Samuel L. Jackson. He also wrote and directed the film Nine Lives. GARCIA most recently directed 21 episodes of the first season of HBO's In Treatment. He's also directed for the series Six Feet Under and The Sopranos.

Since its national debut in 1987, Fresh Air with Terry Gross has been a highly acclaimed and much adored weekday magazine among public radio listeners. Each week, nearly 4.8 million people turn to Peabody Award-winning host Terry Gross for insightful conversations with the leading voices in contemporary arts and issues. The renowned program reaches a global audience, with over 620 public radio stations broadcasting Fresh Air, and 3 million podcast downloads each week. Fresh Air has broken the mold of 'talk show' by weaving together superior journalism and intimate storytelling from modern-day intellectuals, politicians and artists alike. Through probing questions and careful research, Gross's interviews are lauded for revealing a fresh perspective on cultural icons and trends. Her thorough conversations are often complemented by commentary from well-known contributors. Fresh Air is produced at WHYY-FM in Philadelphia and broadcast nationally by NPR., (1.) Journalist LARRY TYE is the author of the book 'Satchel: The Life and Times of an American Legend' (Random House). Satchel Paige had a scorching fast ball, and pinpoint accuracy. He could throw a fastball repeatedly over a match book, or a postage stamp set on home base, something he would do to delight baseball crowds. He dazzled fans both black and white, playing in the Negro baseball leagues, or barnstorming across the country. Paige helped integrate baseball a decade before Jackie Robinson, touring the country playing exhibition games with white players. Yet he experienced racial discrimination, and watched the careers of white players soar, as his was stuck. Eventually Paige joined major league baseball, after Jackie Robinson. In 1971 he was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame, the first player to make the hall based on his career in the negro leagues. (INTERVIEW BY DAVE DAVIES, from 6/8/09) [THIS INTERVIEW CONTINUES THRU THE END OF THE SHOW.]

Volunteers baseball guide published in 2009. The team was coached by Todd Raleigh during this athletic season.

Since its national debut in 1987, Fresh Air with Terry Gross has been a highly acclaimed and much adored weekday magazine among public radio listeners. Each week, nearly 4.8 million people turn to Peabody Award-winning host Terry Gross for insightful conversations with the leading voices in contemporary arts and issues. The renowned program reaches a global audience, with over 620 public radio stations broadcasting Fresh Air, and 3 million podcast downloads each week. Fresh Air has broken the mold of 'talk show' by weaving together superior journalism and intimate storytelling from modern-day intellectuals, politicians and artists alike. Through probing questions and careful research, Gross's interviews are lauded for revealing a fresh perspective on cultural icons and trends. Her thorough conversations are often complemented by commentary from well-known contributors. Fresh Air is produced at WHYY-FM in Philadelphia and broadcast nationally by NPR., (1.) Liberian president ELLEN JOHNSON SIRLEAF. She's Africa's first democratically elected female head of state. Her new memoir is called This Child Will Be Great: Memoir of a Remarkable Life by Africa's First Woman President. Sirleaf took office in January 2006. After years of civil war, she is trying to reconstruct a failed state and a devastated economy. Sirleaf was imprisoned more than once for speaking out against greed and political oppression in Liberia. (2.) Filmmakers ANNA BODEN and RYAN FLECK. Their new feature film is called Sugar. Thousands of Dominican teenagers attend baseball camps in the home country run by major league baseball teams, hoping to make it to ballparks in America. Sugar is the story of one young man's journey from the streets of his village to a minor league team in Iowa. The film has received nearly universal critical acclaim. Salon called it the 'best baseball movie ever.' The New York Times' A.O. Scott labeled Sugar 'wise and lovely.' The directing, producing and writing team of Boden and Fleck also created the independent feature Half Nelson.

Volunteers baseball guide published in 2009. The team was coached by Todd Raleigh during this athletic season.

Studio image of ten men with baseball bats, mitt and gloves stacked in front of team. Most of the members are wearing light shirt with "Hope' printed on front, two with dark sweaters with 'Hope' and one man in suit. All are wearing the same style caps except man in suit., Photomechanical prints, 44 x 51 cm., "The Centennial at Hope, North Dakota, 1882-1982" - Printed on lower right of image. "Centennial" - Printed along top of image. "Hope Baseball Second Team. Standing L. to R.: Rube McLean, Ed. curry, B.C. Shaw, Manager; Wm. Murry and Charles Beckerjeck. Sitting L to R.: Fred Lang, H.P. Rice, [unknown], H.A. Burner and Chas. Warner." - Identification with image, published in Hope of the Prairie, 75th Anniversary, 1882-1957., Title printed on front of image. Photographer unknown.

Halstead. 2008. J. W. Tibbott building.

Halstead. 2008. J. W. Tibbott building.

Halstead. 2008. J. W. Tibbott building.

Halstead. 2008. J. W. Tibbott building.

Halstead. 2008. J. W. Tibbott building.

Halstead. 2008. J. W. Tibbott building.

Since its national debut in 1987, Fresh Air with Terry Gross has been a highly acclaimed and much adored weekday magazine among public radio listeners. Each week, nearly 4.8 million people turn to Peabody Award-winning host Terry Gross for insightful conversations with the leading voices in contemporary arts and issues. The renowned program reaches a global audience, with over 620 public radio stations broadcasting Fresh Air, and 3 million podcast downloads each week. Fresh Air has broken the mold of 'talk show' by weaving together superior journalism and intimate storytelling from modern-day intellectuals, politicians and artists alike. Through probing questions and careful research, Gross's interviews are lauded for revealing a fresh perspective on cultural icons and trends. Her thorough conversations are often complemented by commentary from well-known contributors. Fresh Air is produced at WHYY-FM in Philadelphia and broadcast nationally by NPR., (1.) Country and bluegrass musician RICKY SKAGGS. On his new CD 'The High Notes' he plays bluegrass renditions of his own country hits. Skaggs started performing as a young child. He was considered a prodigy. His first number one single was 'Crying My Heart Out Over You' in 1981, and he continued to have a string of hits throughout the eighties. But he fell out of favor for most of the next decade, coming back in 1997 with 'Bluegrass Rules!' recorded with his backup band Kentucky Thunder. Skaggs has won many Grammy and Country Music Association awards. (REBROADCAST from 7/21/03) (2.) Baseball enthusiast ZACK HAMPLE, author of the book 'Watching Baseball Smarter: A Professional Fan's Guide for Beginners, Semi-Experts, and Deeply Serious Geeks.' Hample is an obsessive baseball fan who has turned his devotion into a career, giving tours of stadiums, appearing on TV and radio, and writing books. He has a blog at http://snaggingbaseballs.mlblogs.com/. (REBROADCAST from 8/8/07) (3.) Film critic DAVID EDELSTEIN reviews the new documentary 'American Teen' about a group of seniors at a highschool in Warsaw, Indiana. It was directed by Nanette Burnstein.

Members of Concordia's 1907 baseball team. Individuals unknown. Photograph taken outside of Main Building., Photographic prints, 11 x 13.5 in., Moorhead (Minn.), Title handwritten on back of mount., The first organized baseball team at Concordia was formed in 1903. This team did compete against other schools; the first out-of-town game was at Fergus Falls. The first baseball diamond was where Fjelstad Hall now stands., Erling N. Rolfsrud, Cobber Chronicle (Minnesota: Concordia College, 1966), 201.

Two North Dakota Agricultural College baseball players practicing on Dacotah Field. Victor Johnson is holding the bat and William Gass is fielding the baseball. Bleachers are in the background and Ceres Hall to the right of the bleachers., Glass negatives, 13 x 18 cm., "Base B. Team (Johnson & Gass)", Photographer unknown. Title supplied by staff., See also NDSU Archives Building History web site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/ndsu-university-archives/collections/72157624385769264

North Dakota Agricultural College baseball players at practice on baseball field. Ceres Hall, women's dormitory, and bleachers in background., Glass negatives, 13 x 18 cm., "Base B. Team (Jensen, Borderud & [?] ) athletics", Photographer unknown. Title supplied by staff., See also NDSU Archives Building History web site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/ndsu-university-archives/collections/72157624385769264

Halstead. 2007. Art-glass window in nave of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 419 Poplar

Halstead. 2007. Art-glass window in nave of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 419 Poplar

Halstead. 2007. Art-glass window in nave of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 419 Poplar

Members of Concordia's baseball team in 1903. Location of photograph unkown. Individuals: First row l-r: Osval Hellerud, Albert Haga, Julius Oscar Thorn, Roy Gratias; Second row l-r: Paul Gaarder, unknown, Hilmar Kjorsvik, Otto Lutnes, Oscar Berg; Third row l-r: Uknown, Johaness Ness, John Ellingson, John Hellerud, Harry Reah., Photographic prints, 10 x 12 in., Moorhead (Minn.), "Top Row: ?, John Ness, John Ellingson, John Hellerud, Harry Reah. 2nd Row: Paul Garder, ?, Kjorsvik, Otto Lutnes, Oscar Berg. Bottom Row: Osvald Hellerud, Albert Haga, Julius Thorne, Roy Gratias. People on picture identified by Mathilde (Mortenson) Peterson, sister of Peter Mortenson, August 3, 1970."--Handwritten on back of mount., Title handwritten on back of mount., The first organized baseball team at Concordia was formed in 1903. This team did compete against other schools; the first out-of-town game was at Fergus Falls. The first baseball diamond was where Fjelstad Hall now stands., Erling N. Rolfsrud, Cobber Chronicle (Minnesota: Concordia College, 1966), 200.

The future of baseball. Panel 1. Umpire calls, Time out. Panel 2. Managers and scientists walk to the mound and batting plate.... Panel 3. ...and check the oversized arms of the pitcher and batter. May the best chemist win.

Since its national debut in 1987, Fresh Air with Terry Gross has been a highly acclaimed and much adored weekday magazine among public radio listeners. Each week, nearly 4.8 million people turn to Peabody Award-winning host Terry Gross for insightful conversations with the leading voices in contemporary arts and issues. The renowned program reaches a global audience, with over 620 public radio stations broadcasting Fresh Air, and 3 million podcast downloads each week. Fresh Air has broken the mold of 'talk show' by weaving together superior journalism and intimate storytelling from modern-day intellectuals, politicians and artists alike. Through probing questions and careful research, Gross's interviews are lauded for revealing a fresh perspective on cultural icons and trends. Her thorough conversations are often complemented by commentary from well-known contributors. Fresh Air is produced at WHYY-FM in Philadelphia and broadcast nationally by NPR., (1.) Sports writer HOWARD BRYANT. He's a columnist for the Boston Herald. His new book is 'Juicing the Game: Drugs, Power and the Fight for the Soul of Major League Baseball.' In 1994, a 232-day player's strike threatened the institution of baseball in this country, and many thought the game would never return to its former glory. But it's back and more popular than ever. The decade since the strike has come to be known as 'The Juiced Era,' with greater profit and more record breakers than ever before. But the dark side to the success has been the use of steroids and other performance enhancing drugs. Bryant is also the author of 'Shut Out: A Story of Race and Baseball in Boston.' (2.) First Lady of the Press HELEN THOMAS. She's been covering the White House for 62 years. Until 2000, she was White House Bureau Chief for United Press International. She resigned when the company was bought by News World Communications. She is now a reporter for the Hearst News Service. Thomas has covered every president since John F Kennedy. She traveled to China with Richard Nixon. She'll give us an inside look at the White House Press Room, and comment of the recent scandals surrounding the Valerie Plame name leak and the possible involvement of White House deputy chief of staff Karl Rove. (3.) We'll listen to the music of the band Dr. Dog with rock critic Ken Tucker. They're a 5-piece rock band from the suburbs of Philadelphia. They've cut three albums in their home studio. Their latest is 'Easy Beat.' Their website is http://homepage.mac.com/sonofsheepdog/.

Photograph of Governor Robert Ehrlich, Lieutenant Governor Michael Steele, and Cal Ripkin, Jr. at the 130th Preakness on May 21, 2005.

Photograph of Cal Ripkin, Jr. at the 130th Preakness on May 21, 2005.

Photograph of Cal Ripkin, Jr. at the 130th Preakness on May 21, 2005.

Photograph of Governor Robert Ehrlich, Lieutenant Governor Michael Steele, and Cal Ripkin, Jr. at the 130th Preakness on May 21, 2005.

Photograph of Lieutenant Governor Michael Steele and Cal Ripkin, Jr. at the 130th Preakness on May 21, 2005.

Photograph of Cal Ripkin, Jr. at the 130th Preakness on May 21, 2005.

Since its national debut in 1987, Fresh Air with Terry Gross has been a highly acclaimed and much adored weekday magazine among public radio listeners. Each week, nearly 4.8 million people turn to Peabody Award-winning host Terry Gross for insightful conversations with the leading voices in contemporary arts and issues. The renowned program reaches a global audience, with over 620 public radio stations broadcasting Fresh Air, and 3 million podcast downloads each week. Fresh Air has broken the mold of 'talk show' by weaving together superior journalism and intimate storytelling from modern-day intellectuals, politicians and artists alike. Through probing questions and careful research, Gross's interviews are lauded for revealing a fresh perspective on cultural icons and trends. Her thorough conversations are often complemented by commentary from well-known contributors. Fresh Air is produced at WHYY-FM in Philadelphia and broadcast nationally by NPR., (1.) MICHAEL SOKOLOVE ('SO-ko-lov') is a contributing writer for the New York Times Magazine. His new book 'The Ticket Out: Darryl Strawberry and the Boys of Crenshaw' (Simon & Schuster) is about the former baseball star whose drug addiction ended his career and the high school team in South Central L.A. that he was once part of. SOKOLOVE calls it 'the greatest assemblage of talent in the whole history of high school baseball.' (2.)Book critic MAUREEN CORRIGAN reviews two new mystery novels: 'An Unpardonable Crime' (Hyperion) by Andrew Taylor, and 'A Question of Blood' (Little, Brown) by Ian Rankin. (3.) Rock critic KEN TUCKER reviews the debut album by the Eagles of Death Metal called 'Peace Love Death Metal.' The group's drummer is Josh Homme of the hard-rock band Queens of the Stone Age.

Since its national debut in 1987, Fresh Air with Terry Gross has been a highly acclaimed and much adored weekday magazine among public radio listeners. Each week, nearly 4.8 million people turn to Peabody Award-winning host Terry Gross for insightful conversations with the leading voices in contemporary arts and issues. The renowned program reaches a global audience, with over 620 public radio stations broadcasting Fresh Air, and 3 million podcast downloads each week. Fresh Air has broken the mold of 'talk show' by weaving together superior journalism and intimate storytelling from modern-day intellectuals, politicians and artists alike. Through probing questions and careful research, Gross's interviews are lauded for revealing a fresh perspective on cultural icons and trends. Her thorough conversations are often complemented by commentary from well-known contributors. Fresh Air is produced at WHYY-FM in Philadelphia and broadcast nationally by NPR., (1.) Baseball legend PETE ROSE. He is the all-time hits leader with 4,256 hits. He played in over 500 games at five different positions. But he was banned from baseball thirteen years ago when he was accused of gambling on the game. He spent five months in prison for tax charges. In his new book 'Peter Rose: My Prison Without Bars' (w/ Rick Hill – published by Rodale) ROSE admits – for the first time – that he gambled on baseball. ROSE still hopes – and so do many of his supporters – that one day he will be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. (THIS INTERVIEW CONTINUES IN THE SECOND HALF OF THE SHOW.) (2.) Rock Historian ED WARD. He reviews the career of almost unknown soul singer Bobby Patterson.

Since its national debut in 1987, Fresh Air with Terry Gross has been a highly acclaimed and much adored weekday magazine among public radio listeners. Each week, nearly 4.8 million people turn to Peabody Award-winning host Terry Gross for insightful conversations with the leading voices in contemporary arts and issues. The renowned program reaches a global audience, with over 620 public radio stations broadcasting Fresh Air, and 3 million podcast downloads each week. Fresh Air has broken the mold of 'talk show' by weaving together superior journalism and intimate storytelling from modern-day intellectuals, politicians and artists alike. Through probing questions and careful research, Gross's interviews are lauded for revealing a fresh perspective on cultural icons and trends. Her thorough conversations are often complemented by commentary from well-known contributors. Fresh Air is produced at WHYY-FM in Philadelphia and broadcast nationally by NPR., (1.) Baseball legend PETE ROSE. He is the all-time hits leader with 4,256 hits. He played in over 500 games at five different positions. But he was banned from baseball thirteen years ago when he was accused of gambling on the game. He spent five months in prison for tax charges. In his book 'Peter Rose: My Prison Without Bars' (w/ Rick Hill – published by Rodale) ROSE admits – for the first time – that he gambled on baseball. ROSE still hopes – and so do many of his supporters – that one day he will be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. There is a new TV movie about the fall of Pete Rose, premiering this weekend on ESPN, called 'Hustle.' (Original airdate: 1/28/04.) (2.) Actor and comedian BERNIE MAC. His new film is 'Mr.3000.' It's about an aging baseball star who returns to the diamond. He's the star of 'The Bernie Mac Show,' a sitcom on Fox. He's also had roles in the film 'Bad Santa,' 'Ocean's Eleven,' 'Booty Call' and 'Mo' Money.' Mac has been a stand up comedian for many years. He's had HBO specials and was featured in the Spike Lee film 'Kings of Comedy.' (Original airdate: 11/27/01) (3.) Film critic DAVID EDELSTEIN reviews 'Shaun of the Dead,' an English comedy about zombies.

Oral history interview with Mr. Ernest Burke by St. Andrew's Episcopal School student Mike Bryan. In this interview Mr. Burke, a Negro League pitcher, describes his experiences as an athlete who, despite being forced to play on segregaed fields, was determined to exhibit his talent, courage, and passion to play the game of baseball.