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The Evolution of Baseball

Explore the transformation of baseball through significant events such as the founding of Saint Augustine in 1565, the I Have a Dream Speech in 1963, and Strom Thurmond's filibuster in 1957. Discover how the game evolved in the 1920s with advancements like cork-filled balls and an emphasis on hitting. Despite challenges like the Great Depression, baseball thrived in the 1930s with iconic players and the introduction of night games. Learn about the sport's resilience during World War 2, when star players volunteered for duty. This narrative delves into how baseball mirrored and shaped historical moments, making statements both on and off the field.

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The Evolution of Baseball

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  1. The Evolution of Baseball

  2. This Day in History… Tom Thumb loses a race to a horse, 1830 Britain abolishes slavery, 1830 Founding of Saint Augustine, 1565 Ten suffragettes are arrested picketing the White House, 1917 Strom Thurmond’s filibuster of Civil Rights Bill, 1957 I Have a Dream Speech, 1963 Riots at DNC in Chicago, 1968

  3. Askin’ All Them Questions • National Agreement • 1 original professional baseball team • Alexander Cartwright • Abner Doubleday • Rounders

  4. Changes to Baseball in the 1920’s • _______________ • Ball being made with cork instead of woven together • Emphasis of the game is now hitting instead of defense • Huge stadiums • Built to hold the ball in play

  5. Baseball in the 1920’s • ______________ • No major changes to the league • All major teams stay put • Newspapers • Start having sports sections • Radio • Everyone from the Midwest tuned in to listen to baseball

  6. Assuming • What effect would the Great Depression have on baseball?

  7. When the Depression Hits • Many owners fear the worst • Not going to be able to get fans • Ones that did wouldn’t pay much for tickets • Reality • Attendance did dip in the 1930’s • _________ franchises had to fold or move during that decade • Why people came • To forget about their troubles

  8. Baseball in the 1930’s • Transition __________ • From Ruth & Gehrig to DiMaggio • Cincinnati Reds bring lights to games • Cubs still take 50 years • Bill Veek plants Ivy at Wrigley Field • Signature feature today

  9. Baseball in the 1930’s • ___________________ • Cooperstown, NY • First class • Babe Ruth • Ty Cobb • Honus Wagner • Christy Mathewson • Walter Johnson • ____________________ • Comiskey Park • Fans and managers chose the players • Idea came from a sportswriter

  10. In the Shadow of War • Baseball still played during World War 2 • Just with scrubs • Many all-star major leaguers volunteered for duty • ______________________ • Warren Spahn • Bob Feller • Hank Greenberg • ___________________ • Did exist • We will talk about it in Unit ____

  11. Making Statements:

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