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Crack of the Bat: A History of Baseball on the RadioThe crack of the bat on the radio is ingrained in the American mind as baseball takes center stage each summer. Radio has brought the sounds of baseball into homes for almost one hundred years, helping baseball emerge from the 1919 Black Sox scandal into the glorious World Series of the 1920s. The medium gave fans around the country aural access to the first All Star Game, Lou Gehrig's farewell speech, and Bobby Thomson's "Shot Heard 'Round the
The crack of the bat on the radio is ingrained in the American mind as baseball takes center stage each summer. Radio has brought the sounds of baseball into homes for almost one hundred years, helping baseball emerge from the 1919 Black Sox scandal into the glorious World Series of the 1920s. The medium gave fans around the country aural access to the first All-Star Game, Lou Gehrig's farewell speech, and Bobby Thomson's "Shot Heard 'Round the World." Red Barber, Vin Scully, Harry Caray, Ernie Harwell, Bob Uecker, and dozens of other beloved announcers helped cement the love affair between radio and the national pastime. Crack of the Bat takes readers from the 1920s to the present, examining the role of baseball in the development of the radio industry and the complex coevolution of their relationship. James R. Walker provides a balanced, nuanced, and carefully documented look at radio and baseball over the past century, focusing on the interaction between team owners, local and national media, and government and business interests, with extensive coverage of the television and Internet ages, when baseball on the radio had to make critical adjustments to stay viable. Despite cable television's ubiquity, live video streaming, and social media, radio remains an important medium through which fans engage with their teams. The evolving relationship between baseball and radio intersects with topics as varied as the twenty-year battle among owners to control radio, the development of sports as a valuable media product, and the impact of competing technologies on the broadcast medium. Amid these changes, the familiar sounds of the ball hitting the glove and the satisfying crack of the bat stay the same.Purchase the audio edition.
Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: University of Nebraska Press
Published: 05/01/2015
ISBN: 9780803245006
Pages: 344
Weight: 1.44lbs
Size: 9.29h x 6.20w x 1.20d
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Size: 3.5 Ounce (Pack of 1), Style: Chicken Chips
not bad and pup likes pretty much.
Love the size and fact "Chips". Package States "No artificial preservatives or additives" however, "Coconut Glycerin" added; personally would prefer this left out and "just"chicken.
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★★★★★ 4
Dogs love them
Size: 3.5 Ounce (Pack of 1), Style: Chicken Chips
I would have gave 5 stars, but you have to tear/cut into small pieces because they are hard for dogs to chew and swallow. Will buy again.
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Reviewed in the United States on November 14, 2023
★★★★★ 5
Dogs all beg for them!
Size: 3.5 Ounce (Pack of 1), Style: Chicken Chips
When I first received the package I was concerned about the small size of the crisps & the package itself. Not to worry! They are rather thick, and I had to half them for almost all of the dogs. They must be delicious because the dogs all gather around the corner of the treat table with the chicken chips! It takes them more than 2 seconds to chew, as well. I’m definitely reordering.
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Impressive!
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★★★★★ 5
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These face jewels are the perfect addition to our Mardi Gras costumes every year! We choose color based on our theme for the year. They are easy to use, just peel and stick! You can mix and match or use as is! So many great options and they last for 12+ hours! We usually apply over makeup and no matter the weather (cold, hot, rain or wind) these jewels stick for hours! Price point it amazing!
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