... in July 1959. He was joined in Boston by pitcher and fellow African-American Earl Wilson. With these moves the Red Sox became the last major league team to integrate. Another Red Sox great joined the team in 1960. Carl "Yaz" Yastrzemski. Yastrzemski covers the record books kept by his team ... the playoffs. 1992 was a horrible year for the Sox, finishing last in their division with a 78-89 record. In 1994 there was a strike in Major League Baseball, which shortened the season. The MLB decided to open spring training and start the next season with replacement players; amateurs, free agent...

• Word Count: 2589
• Approx Pages: 10
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

... field, and an excellent pitcher. He also had great ability when it came to hitting the ball. By the time he was in his later teens, Ruth was a prospect for major league baseball (Ruth, 13). On February 27, 1914, at the age of nineteen, George Ruth Jr. was signed his first professional baseball contract by Baltimore Orioles manager, Jack Dunn. However, Ruth ... he was twenty-one. In order to get around this, Jack Dunn became Ruth's legal guardian(Ruth, 20). Jack Dunn was known for picking up youngsters who he thought had major league potential. Upon arrival, one of the players remarked, ...

• Word Count: 1426
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School

... it in today's game of baseball. The book starts out in 1900 when statistics actually started to be recorded. From 1900-1919 the book talks about how the National League, the only professional league at the time, was full of great pitchers and moderately good batters. It states that the bats that were used then were really heavy and long, thus leading ... to baseball was the creating of another professional league, the American league, in 1901. This league was actually a minor league called the Western League. A man by the name of Byron Bancroft Johnson, "Ban", took this minor league, cl...

• Word Count: 868
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School

... Roosevelt felt that he should do anything as long as it helped the people, unless it was strictly forbidden by the Constitution. His first major issue was to attack trusts. Especially Northern Securities whose owner, JP Morgan, was one of the richest men in the world. He convinced ... just for what he had done, for publicly announcing it and without warning. Roosevelt would go on to file suit against more than 40 major corporations during his presidency, even though he lost most cases. Roosevelt was also very adamant about building a canal that would link the Pacific ... In April he aske...

• Word Count: 4679
• Approx Pages: 19
• Grade Level: High School

... Roosevelt felt that he should do anything as long as it helped the people, unless it was strictly forbidden by the Constitution. His first major issue was to attack trusts. Especially Northern Securities whose owner, JP Morgan, was one of the richest men in the world. He convinced ... just for what he had done, for publicly announcing it and without warning. Roosevelt would go on to file suit against more than 40 major corporations during his presidency, even though he lost most cases. Roosevelt was also very adamant about building a canal that would link the Pacific ... In April he aske...

• Word Count: 4612
• Approx Pages: 18
• Grade Level: High School

... in the "Golden Age of Sport". With his talent and strength he was sent to the major leagues to play with the Boston Red Sox, before the end of the season, sold by Jack Dunn (owner of the International League's Baltimore Orioles) for $2,500. At 19 years old, the young pitcher, George Herman ... the crowds as never before. The Indian's manager, Roger Peckin, speaking of both the Yankees and the A's believed that "with those monsters in the league, you started off the season fighting for third place", but unfortunately for the Indians, the Washington Senators took third. The Indians would ...

• Word Count: 2397
• Approx Pages: 10
• Grade Level: High School

... age of nineteen, Ruth was signed to his first professional baseball team by Jack Dunn. Dunn was manager of the Baltimore Orioles, a minor league franchise in the International League. Since Babe Ruth's parents had signed custody over to St. Mary's, he was supposed to stay at St. Mary's until the age ... being signed with the Baltimore Orioles, Babe Ruth was sold to the Boston Red Sox. July 11, 1914 was the Babe's first appearance as a major league baseball player. He stepped onto the field for the first time as a pitcher against the Cleveland Indians. (The Babe Chases 60) He would event...

• Word Count: 1201
• Approx Pages: 5
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

... baseman, but not Jeter. Chris Smith, in his story "Derek Jeter Opens the Door", wrote "At 40, he is ancient for a major leaguer, but up close he is leaner than he appears in uniform" (Smith, Page 1). Jeter worked especially hard on keeping his body up to par ... with the rest of the younger players in the league. He remained one of baseball's best defensive player throughout his career, concluding with a .976 fielding percentage. Jeter received five "Gold Glove" awards ... though, couldn't of been more accurate. In 1992, Jeter was signed by the Yankees and there has yet to be another ma...

• Word Count: 2017
• Approx Pages: 8
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

... with that, they now include my little dog, Fala. Well, of course, I don't resent attacks and my family doesn't resent attacks, but Fala does resent them." VI. Major opponents A. 1932: Herbert C. Hoover, Republican; Norman Thomas, Socialist. B. 1936: Alfred M. Landon, Republican; William Lemke, Union Party; Norman Thomas, Socialist; Earl Browder, Communist. ... Dewey, Republican. VII. Vice President (s) A. John Nance Garner: 1933-1941 B. Henry A. Wallace: 1941-1945 C. Harry S. Truman: 1945 VIII. Political Party Democrat IX. Major Domestic Happenings A. The US had an unemployment rate of 13...

• Word Count: 8316
• Approx Pages: 33
• Grade Level: High School

... When the Dodgers opened their 1947 season, Robinson was playing second base. On April 10, 1947, Jackie Robinson became the first black player to sign a major league contract in the 20th century. During his first game, Jackie went hitless in three at-bats, but handled 11 chances at first base. In 1947, Jackie ... hit .297 and stole 29 bases while also playing first base for the Dodgers. Jackie led the National League in stolen bases and was named rookie of the year. The main problem he had to overcome was controlling his short temper. He had heard so ... from the crowds and other ball p...

• Word Count: 554
• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: High School

... well known he became the most known hockey player in Canada and for that matter the world, all by setting and breaking numerous records in the National Hockey League. The "Great One's" hockey career began in his own backyard where his father, Walter Gretzky, built him a homemade rink. It was here that Wayne began ... for the Toronto Nats. The next year when Wayne turned sixteen he played for the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds of the major junior Ontario Hockey Association. That first and only full year in the league was a success as he finished second in the scoring race behind Bobby Smith ...

• Word Count: 1124
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School

... first African-American photographer to work at Life magazine and Vogue magazine. He wrote 12 books, produced many documentaries and Hollywood films (including Shaft), produced, directed, and scored a major Hollywood film (The Learning Tree, 1960), wrote a ballet about Martin Luther King (called Martin), and composed other music (including a symphony, a concerto, blues and other ... Robinson, Jackie Jack (Jackie) Roosevelt Robinson (January 31, 1912 - October 24, 1972) was the first black man allowed to play major league baseball. On April 11, 1947, Robinson played his first major league ...

• Word Count: 3305
• Approx Pages: 13
• Grade Level: High School

... franchises in the world. They have won 27 World Series Championships throughout their existence (MLB). Since 1985, they have been at the top of the league in team payroll, at one point reaching over $200,000,000 (Graph of the Week). The MLB not having a salary cap has allowed ... successful corporation in baseball, and it is no coincidence that they attract the most fans. From 2003 to 2008, Yankee Stadium was number one in the league in fan attendance (ESPN). In that span, they peaked when averaging over 50,000 fans per game (ESPN). Again, with this situation comes an ... New York Range...

• Word Count: 975
• Approx Pages: 4
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

He is only twenty-eight years old, yet he has already established himself as one of the best baseball players in the history of Major League Baseball. His name may be compared to other Yankees greats including Mickey Mantle, Joe DiMaggio, or Roger Maris. This native of Kalamazoo, ... percentage of .552. In 2000, Jeter was again spectacular. He was the All Star game MVP, thanks to a first inning home run that propelled the American League to victory. But he saved his best for the post-season. Jeter continued his streak of errorless play at shortstop and his bat was a big factor in ... homer i...

• Word Count: 541
• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: High School

... gained confidence and accepted offers to write in magazines and appear on radio talk shows. She had joined many groups including the Women's Trade Union League and was also the chair of the Finance Committee of the Women's Division of the Democratic State Committee. She was fast becoming a prominent public figure ... done to fix it, and if it was a personal problem she attempted to counsel the person or seek assistance, using the Women's Trade Union League to check out the situation. Everyone wanted to learn more about Eleanor; she went on two lecture tours a year and often surprised th...

• Word Count: 2477
• Approx Pages: 10
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

... Puerto Rican laboring colony in the United States of the Working class in Puerto Rico". The Puerto Rican government opposed and did not support such radical causes. The Puerto Rican League which was established in New Jersey in 1923 and established itself with the democratic party. The goal of this group was to "unite in links of fraternity and mutual protection ... to strengthen their political presence in American Democracy. It also encouraged Puerto Ricans "to enjoy broadly and freely the rights and privileges offered them by U.S. citizenship". Both the Puerto Rican League and the Al...

• Word Count: 1899
• Approx Pages: 8
• Grade Level: High School

... ahead of his time, it would seem, in some of his organizational ambitions. In 1887, in the pages of the Freeman, he proposed the formation of the National Afro -American League to work against lynching, disenfranchisement, and other Jim Crow policies. Two years later, in December 1889, delegates from tweenty-three states(includingsix from the south) met in Chicago to work ... ), he ultimately was deemed too controversial a figure , and wasd made secatary instead. While Fortune exerted no small effort in galvanizing local chapters to support the national branch, the league failed to emerg...

• Word Count: 1870
• Approx Pages: 7
• Grade Level: High School

... The Americans had greater numbers and the British had artillery and experience. General Burgoyne sent word to his third column and ordered Major General Friedrich von Riedesel to leave enough men to defend his current position and bring reinforcements to the battlefield. The central column ... of stockade cabins. In addition, a floating bridge was constructed across the Hudson River. Then on September 21st, Burgoyne received a letter from Major General Henry Clinton. Burgoyne had been requesting reinforcements from Clinton for nearly six weeks and Clinton informed Burgoyne that he was lea...

• Word Count: 2124
• Approx Pages: 8
• Grade Level: High School

... organized department. In 1865 the first Fire Brigade was formed and it affected people greatly since it watch over the people and the town. Two major cities had fire departments which then inspired other cities to do the same. The problem of a fire wasn't ever going to go away, but ... it didn't really have a great effect in the cities because of the expansion of the new Colony. Philadelphia, Boston, and New York all were major cities that were important because of their nearby water sources it became convenient for boats to come in and out. The cities became so heavily populated ... a...

• Word Count: 2371
• Approx Pages: 9
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

... six states2. With the election of Roosevelt came the New Deal. The National Industrial Recovery Act (NIRA) was the most innovative early New Deal measure. It provided for two major recovery programs vastly expanded public works effort, carried out by the Public Works Administration, and a complex program to regulate American business and ensure fair competition. The National Recovery Administration ... and funded a new federalized work relief program administered by the Works Progress Administration (WPA). Perhaps of greatest enduring significance, Congress in 1935 enacted the Social Sec...

• Word Count: 1986
• Approx Pages: 8
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

... McKinley. As president he addressed many circumstances of the society's needs and used many unconventional methods to meet those needs as he may have exceeded his presidential authority. TR's first major legislative achievement was the irrigation projects in the West called the National Reclamation Act. He broke-up a coal strike by threatening to have the Army called in. He was responsible ... lectures on peace, became the chairman of the Women's Peace Party, and became the president of the International Congress of Women. She was also the president for the Women's International League ...

• Word Count: 1479
• Approx Pages: 6
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

Baseball is one of the oldest and most popular spectator sports. The game known today was developed during the early 1800s among children and rookie players. Today, major league and rookie baseball attracts millions of viewers to ballparks each year and attracts millions more through the radio and television. A popular legend states that Abner Doubleday, who was a Union officer ... the ball at the runner but, replaced it with the tagging runner or forcing them out at a base. The Knickerbockers also designed foul lines, which became one of the most major developments in baseball. Before the r...

• Word Count: 796
• Approx Pages: 3
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

... constitutional law.Arthur had to work with an almost evenly divided Congress, and it was difficult, if not impossible, to force the passage of any bill. Internal disputes were the major preoccupations of the federal government.Yet it was in this highly-charged atmosphere that Arthur's administration secured its greatest achievement: a merit system in which some civil servants (government employees) ... the suggestion. In the short congressional session of 1882 and 1883, Arthur again supported a reform bill. Finally yielding to pressure from the public and from the National Civil Servic...

• Word Count: 1646
• Approx Pages: 7
• Grade Level: High School

... Corning, New York. At an early age she began to witness and understand the devastating affects of childbirth on a large, poor family. Both Margaret's mother, Anna and father, Michael were major influences on her quest for women's rights. She admired her father, who was somewhat of a rebel in town, and took his words to heart. He was an outspoken, free thinker ... success, supporters marched the streets carrying banners that read: "Poverty and large families go hand-in-hand." Immediately following her tour, Margaret set out to open her clinic despite the major obstacle ahead of her. She ...

• Word Count: 2518
• Approx Pages: 10
• Grade Level: High School

Baseball is one of the oldest and most popular spectator sports. The game known today was developed during the early 1800s among children and rookie players. Today, major league and rookie baseball attracts millions of viewers to ballparks each year and attracts millions more through the radio and television. A popular legend states that Abner Doubleday, who was a Union officer ... the ball at the runner but, replaced it with the tagging runner or forcing them out at a base. The Knickerbockers also designed foul lines, which became one of the most major developments in baseball. Before the ...

• Word Count: 745
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School