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Baseball’s Greatest Hits: The Songs Behind America’s Pastime

Matthew McIntosh — Sat, 26 Sep 2026 03:08:35 +0000

From the years before the Civil War onward, composers put baseball to music. Historic sheet music from the

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What Makes a Tennis Racquet Actually Good for a Complete Beginner?

Matthew McIntosh — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 15:36:30 +0000

The best starter racquet should have a big head size (100-110 sq. in.) and be light (270- 290

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From Taft to Obama: Presidential First Pitches in Baseball History

Matthew McIntosh — Wed, 23 Sep 2026 16:48:22 +0000

From William Howard Taft at Griffith Stadium to Barack Obama at Nationals Park, archival photographs trace the White

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Baseball on the Witness Stand: Congress Investigates America’s Pastime in 1958

Matthew McIntosh — Sat, 19 Sep 2026 02:04:43 +0000

Congressional records trace baseball’s transformation from touring entertainment to national institution, documenting conflicts over antitrust law, player rights,

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Play Ball: When FDR Kept Baseball Playing during World War II

Matthew McIntosh — Tue, 01 Sep 2026 23:43:07 +0000

FDR’s 1942 green light letter kept professional baseball playing during World War II, preserving recreation and morale on

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Hank Greenberg: The Slugger Who Defied Baseball’s Antisemitism

Matthew McIntosh — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 03:35:16 +0000

Hank Greenberg faced antisemitism on the field and in the stands, yet became a Detroit Tigers legend and

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How Baseball’s Owners Battled Babe Ruth

Matthew McIntosh — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 03:27:09 +0000

Babe Ruth revived scandal-scarred baseball, but his fame, independence, and support for player rights made him a threat

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Who Controls a Boxer’s Public Story?

Matthew McIntosh — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 16:58:38 +0000

A boxing promoter has never been responsible only for booking a venue and matching two fighters. Long before

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Baseball Americana: A Cultural History of America’s Pastime

Matthew McIntosh — Sat, 08 Aug 2026 02:13:52 +0000

Baseball grew from European bat-and-ball games into a defining American institution. Its history encompasses professional teams, racial exclusion

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Inside the Numbers: How Modern Platforms Are Changing the NFL Fan Experience

Matthew McIntosh — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 15:08:16 +0000

NFL games were once about as interactive as a rock concert. Sure, you’d get to follow along with

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