_________________________________________________________ F A M E F O R U M N E W S L E T T E R N A T I O N A L W O M E N 'S B A S E B A L L H A L L O F F A M E National Syndicated Column (contents are protected) Copyrights(c), NWB Hall of Fame, 1998-2009 TXU877085, TXU959430, TXU973266, TXU013972, TXU986753, TXU949885, TXU004037, TXU022893, TXU026161, TXU047111, TXU050230, TXU061149, TXU088068, TXU120937, TXU148132, TXU163784, TXU170668, TXU196853, TXU211917, TXU216769, TXU234252, TXU253116, TXU260664, TXU276615, TXU288273, TXU311442, TXU348663, TXU346055, TXU1OPSAH, TXU1Z5BTB, TXU2ACJSN, TXU34SIZX. Issue Number 00441 _________________________________________________________ Volume XII, Number 12 Publisher and Author July 19, 2009 Richard C. Jaffeson Washington, DC HallFame@usa.com http://www.eteamz.com/hallfame _________________________________________________________ 2008 NWB HALL OF FAME INDUCTIONS MELISSA GIBBONS AND ROSIE WEAVER SEE THE WEBSITE FOR ALL "HALL OF FAMERS" http://www.eteamz.com/hallfame/albums DIDRIKSON, HOWARD, SCHILLACE, DANCER, FERGUSON, WINTER, WRIGHT, LUKASIK, MILLIKEN, BALLENTINE, GEYER, WALLACE, CIULLA, GUIDACE, MACURIO, SHELDON, BEAUCHAMP, HUDSON, BRENNEMAN, FERENO, SWEENEY, NELSON, DOMINGUEZ, TRIOLO, RANISZEWSKI, GIBBONS, WEAVER TED WILLIAMS WEBSITE http://www.saveted.net _________________________________________________________ A. COLUMN: ABBOTT AND CIULLO IN ONE-TWO-THREE As noontime fast approaches in the established Cherrydale section of Arlington, VA, our comedic duo of Buddie Abbott and Louise Ciullo debate the location of where they might partake a casual midday meal. However, there is a slight problem, or rather somewhat of an inconvenience, which is Lou has a significant limitation regarding personal funds, but as usual lifetime partner Abbott offers a tailor-made solution specifically designed for this type of situation. Lou: "I know, I know, it's almost lunch time; but I don't wanta eat anything." Bud: "You always enjoy your food, just look at yourself! Now, tell me why don't you want to have any lunch today?" Lou: "The truth?" Bud: "Naturally!" Lou: "I'm broke! Not one solitary red cent to my name." Bud: "Well, don't complain to me about the fact you can't manage your money. I always do well with my accounts." Lou: "OK, big shot, how much money do you have? Maybe, you could loan me some so I can eat lunch, too! And, I'll gladly pay you back next Tuesday." Bud: "Fair enough! I'm your buddy. I'm your best pal. I'd give you the shirt off my back, if necessary." Lou: "Yeah, but it's what's in your wallet that counts!" Bud: "Hmmm, let's see; it's not too much. There's only five dollars and some loose change." Lou: "Is that all? One lonely Lincoln, a fiver, a fin! Some high roller you turn out to be! Promise me lunch, and you can barely cover yourself." Bud: "Don't get excited! Calm down! Promise no singing! I have another idea, but you have to cooperate." Lou: [aside] "Somehow I already have a feeling this isn't gonna be good for me. I'd be better off without lunch." "OK, Abbott what's your big idea? But, this has to be completely honest on the up-and-up. I won't steal food. I'm not Bess Myerson." Bud: "There's nothing illegal about it, and I'm certain even Miss Whitehead would approve." Lou: "If Miss Whitehead would have said 'yes' to one of your schemes, then it's gotta be legit. What is it?" Bud: "We'll do our famous restaurant order skit, which is safe and clean. Whitehead would find it completely acceptable, but you have to mind your words." "We'll visit Cherrydale Safeway where I'll order one turkey pastrami sandwich at the deli, and we'll split the sandwich. They're huge, and more than enough for two persons, even for someone with your appetite." "You know the business. I'll order one sandwich at the counter, but when it's your turn to order and the lad asks you'll say, 'I don't care for anything, thank-you.'" "You see this way I'll only spend my five dollars, and we'll have a tasty Cherrydale lunch. Can you remember the dialogue? No ad libbing! Let's rehearse your lines." Lou: "I'm at the counter?" Bud: "Yes, that's correct, pretend you're in the store." Lou: "OK, when the lad asks me for my order, I'll say, 'No, I don't care for anything today, thank-you.'" Bud: "Wait a minute, Lou say it exactly like I said it, 'I don't care for anything, thank-you.'" "The routine calls for those words without any changes. And, don't get fancy with any of your double negatives, which the lad might not understand." Lou: "My double what?! I only have double malts like the ones Maxine Andrews made. Wooo, wooo!" Bud: "Will you please be serious and behave yourself. Just say, 'I don't care for anything, thank-you.' and be sure to be extra polite." "Let's go inside and order. Remember all your lines, and watch your manners. I always have to keep an eye on you. This is a very nice store, it's in Cherrydale, so let's not get thrown out." Lou: [aside] "It's happened plenty of times before, especially when I'm with you. We're always getting the 'bum's rush.' I'd be better off without lunch." Bud: [inside] "OK, Lou step up to the counter with me, and I'll place my order. Stick to the routine!" "Hello lad, for lunch I'll have a turkey pastrami on pumpernickel, and a free cup of coffee." Lad: "Sure, coming right up. Help yourself to coffee." [to Lou] "And, what'll you have?" Lou: "I'm not hungry today. I'll have nothing!" Bud: [to Lou] "Wait a minute, what did you just say? OK, you hot shoppe, 'Go Ahead and Order Something!'" Lou: [aside] "How can I eat something when I'm broke? Abbott first told me not to get anything, and now its 'go ahead,' 'go ahead' and order." "OK, I'll have one hot corned beef on rye with mustard, of course, potato salad on the side, and a dill pickle. Always my favorite in Paterson!" Bud: [to Lou] "Say, what are you doing? How are you going to pay for all that food? You're penniless!" Lou: "But, you just told me to order!" Bud: "Follow my original plan exactly to the letter. You know the routine!" Lad: [to Lou] "And, what'll you have for lunch?" Lou: "I'm not hungry today. I'll have nothing!" Bud: "Lou never learns, 'Go Ahead and Order Something!'" Lou: [gasping] "Now, what am I suppose to do. First you tell me not to order, and then you said it again 'go ahead' and order. Make up your mind! Just wait, I'm gonna start singing 'Swanee.'" Bud: "Anything but that! Listen carefully, and I'll do this for you. Here's how the business works." [to Lad] "My friend here for lunch only meant to say, 'I don't care for anything, thank-you.'" [to Lou] "There it's simple! In the future, get your lines straight, follow the script exactly, and be very thankful I'm not Anthony Quinn in 'La Strada.'" "Now, get two cups of free coffee, find a clean table, and I'll wait for our sandwich. Why do I always have to orchestrate everything around here?" Bud: [later] "Lou, there's a great looking Cherrydale sandwich, more than enough for two." "Half is for you! We're partners, so share and share alike is my motto. I'm always fair with you." "Enjoy your lunch. And, maybe we'll see some baseball this weekend. You almost played last weekend." Lou: "Yeah, the Flames were short one player, but that didn't last long. She showed up in the first inning. My big chance went up in smoke, again." Bud: "Close but no cigar! But, you could have played for the Boxers, the other team. They only had eight players throughout the entire game. They could have used your expertise at the plate and on the field." Lou: "Awww, Abbott, I have my heart set on the Flames. I could never play for another team, especially against the Flames. What would Dr. JoAnn say? And, how could I hit off Rosie or Carmen and throw out Dr. Laura?!" [aside] "Even if I wanted to, she's much too fast." Bud: "You were a Boxer before in 'Buck Privates' and in '...the Invisible Man.'" Lou: "But, that wasn't on a diamond it was in a ring, and I kept on getting the old 1-3, 1-3." Bud: "Well, in baseball, with that 1-3 count it would be 3 strikes, and you'd be called out." Lou: "Yeah, but in the boxing routine with that count I'd end up getting the 2, and I'd be knocked out." Bud: "Naturally, that's what you'd probably deserve, a punch on the nose every once in a while." "Tell me what's worse, a 'K' or a 'KO'? With boxing, it's more than just an extra 'O'!" Lou: "Neither, I just wanta hit, run, and field for those fabulous Flames. Is that asking too much?" Bud: "Don't forget 'walk!' Good players get on base any way they can. A walk is always as good as a hit, especially when you eventually score." "You've seen time and time again what Laura does with a walk or single. Once on first base, for her that's equivalent to a homerun." Lou: "Yeah, that's Dr. Laura, and she's much too fast." Bud: "What? No 'wooing?!'" Lou: "Not on your life! My 'wooo, wooo's' are reserved for Mamie Van Doren, Bess Myerson, and Miss Cherrydale." Bud: "Don't forget the Andrews Sisters!" Lou: "Wow!!! They are triple 'Wooo's!!!'" Bud: "Behave yourself! I'm not going to add anything more to your 'wooing and cooing' list." Lou: "Miss Whitehead said I'm too young for 'cooing!'" Bud: "Now, be sensible! Let's get back to baseball." "You know Lou, sometimes it's more than players who don't show-up for a game. Occasionally, there might not be enough league umpires." "You could be a substitute umpire, and in that way be part of the game even though there isn't a place for you on the Flames roster." "I said 'roster' not 'rooster!' We're not getting into that routine, again." Lou: "Yeah, in 'Keeping 'Em Flying,' I was an umpire in the carnival concession scene." Bud: "Correct, you could play that part at Marshall, if you get your lines straight." Lou: "In the carnival scene, all I did was sit there in my umpire uniform while customers threw baseballs at me. You were to operate the mechanical batter so I wouldn't get hit. But, you didn't!" Bud: "In that bit of business, you were suppose to say 'Ready,' and then I'd activate the batter's arm. But, as usual, you missed your lines. I'm not responsible for any of your miscues and mistakes." "Besides, if you're an umpire for the Flames, you'll wear plenty of protective clothing. You have my word on it; you'll be well covered. And, the job is easy, child's play, even you could do it well." Lou: "OK, what would I have to do?" Bud: "Well, for example, you'd call balls and strikes, and keep track of runs. Let me test you. What's 3-2?" Lou: "Full count!" Bud: "See, that was easy. What happens when it's 3-0, and the next pitch is another 'ball?'" Lou: "It's a homerun for Laura!" Bud: "Be serious! A walk is a walk. And, what's the old 1-3? Be careful, this one is tricky." Lou: "The batter is gone, but I don't have to call 3; I'll turn my thumb and grunt 'ooout!'" "And, because this is baseball in the old 1-3 routine I won't get number 2 on my nose." Bud: "You never know; it all depends. Anything could happen around the diamond. But, I think you have the basic ideas, and could handle this assignment." Lou: "Wait a minute, wait a minute, Abbott. You said I might ump for the Flames, the most legendary highest scoring team forever in all baseball." Bud: "Yes, correct, it's established uncontested fact. You should be honored to officiate at their games." Lou: "And, the Flames accumulate 4-5 runs per inning. Every single or walk is like a homerun. You said it!" Bud: "There's nothing unusual about that, it happens at nearly every Flames game." Lou: "Sure, and that's why I can't ump." Bud: "What are you talking about? You did just fine on your umpire test, and passed with flying colors." Lou: "Well, those Flames frequently score more than 20 runs in one game." Bud: "Naturally, that's very typical for the Flames." Lou: "Then, I can't umpire because of Miss Whitehead." Bud: "There you go again blaming Whitehead. Tell me, what does she have to do with any of this?" Lou: "Well, it's because she never taught me to count past my teens-ies." Bud: "No wonder you're constantly broke, never hold on to your lunch money, and are forced to borrow part of my Cherrydale sandwich." Lou: "I knew it, 'I'd be better off without lunch!'" Note: The "Go Ahead and Order Routine" was classic vaudeville, a skit often performed by Abbott and Costello on stage. Renditions appeared in movies and on radio. A memorable portrayal was in "Keep 'Em Flying," 1941 (one of three service related films) with Martha Raye at the restaurant counter. The "Hit the Umpire Routine," written as a carnival concession, was initially shot but subsequently cut from "...Flying." The best rendition of their "Boxing Routine" was presented in "Buck Privates," 1941, with Nat Pendleton as referee; and was primarily visual effects with little dialogue, except Abbott's explanation of the 1-3 punch. However, the "One-Two-Three Baseball Routine" is new as of July 2009. John Grant changed boxing to a wrestling bit in "...the Foreign Legion," 1950, and created a boxing theme in "...the Invisible Man," 1951. One scene has the specter inside the ring with Costello who, with exceptional movements and expressions, pantomimes a fictitious fight with this unseen adversary. Vaudeville performers were expected to follow routines to the letter and be exactly on time delivering their acts in 10 minutes with dire consequences if they were not precise. This is a series of newly recreated stories: "Abbott and Ciullo in Patience Please," July 3, 2009; "Abbott and Ciullo in Jolson Sings Again," June 16, 2009; "Abbott and Ciullo at Elysian Fields," May 24, 2009; "Abbott and Ciullo in Say Hay," May 15, 2009; "Abbott and Ciullo Seek Esther Williams," April 30, 2009; "Abbott and Ciullo Visit the Batting Cages," April 9, 2009; "Abbott and Ciullo at Spring Training," March 26, 2009; "Abbott and Ciullo Celebrate George's Birthday," February 22, 2009; "Abbott and Ciullo in Washington," December 17, 2008; and "Abbott and Ciullo Meet Ted Williams," November 28, 2008. In this series of stories, names were changed to Buddie Abbott and Louise Ciullo (derivation of Ciulla, NWB Hall of Fame in 2003). B. NWB HALL OF FAME PRODUCTS These baseball items are available from the NWB Hall of Fame: commemorative buttons (2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, and 1999), t-shirts, caps, and bats. Also, free commemorative ribbons are available. The website homepage has an order form, and the photo page displays several items. C. HISTORIC TIMELINE July 16, 1889 Shoeless Joe Jackson birthdate, MLB player. July 16, 1942 Margaret Smith Court birthdate, tennis champion. July 17, 1941 Joe DiMaggio completes 56 game hitting streak. July 17, 1974 Bob Gibson 3,000th strikeout. July 18, 1941 Martha Reeves birthdate, entertainer. July 18, 1970 Willie Mays 3,000th hit. July 18, 1940 Joe Torre birthdate, MLB manager. July 19, 1910 Cy Young wins 500th game. July 19, 1927 Ty Cobb 4,000th hit. July 20, 1858 First baseball admission 50c in Long Island. July 20, 1901 Heinie Manush birthdate, MLB Hall of Fame. July 20, 1933 Nelson Doubleday birthdate, baseball publisher. July 21, 1881 Johnny Evers birthdate, MLB Hall of Fame. July 21, 1973 Hank Aaron 700th homerun. July 22, 1908 Amy Vanderbilt birthdate, etiquette expert. July 22, 1893 Jesse Haines birthdate, MLB Hall of Fame. July 23, 1880 Emma Carr birthdate, Garvon Chemists Medal. July 23, 1925 Lou Gehrig hits first grand slam homerun. July 23, 1936 Don Drysdale birthdate, MLB Hall of Fame. July 24, 1898 Amelia Earhart birthdate, early aviator. July 24, 1911 Addie Joss benefit game at Cleveland. July 25, 1930 Athletics two triple steals in one game. July 25, 1941 Lefty Grove wins 300th game. July 26, 1902 Gracie Allen birthdate, comedian. July 26, 1923 Hoyt Wilhelm birthdate, MLB Hall of Fame. July 27, 1880 Joe Tinker birthdate, MLB Hall of Fame. July 27, 1903 Leo Durocher birthdate, MLB Hall of Fame. July 28, 1889 Bullet Joe Rogan birthdate, MLB Hall of Fame. July 28, 1949 Vida Blue birthdate, MLB pitcher. July 28, 1966 Rachel Sweet birthdate, entertainer. July 28, 1991 Dennis Martinez pitches perfect game. July 29, 1996 Tommy Lasorda retires, MLB manager. July 30, 1890 Casey Stengel birthdate, MLB Hall of Fame. July 30, 1968 Ron Hansen unassisted triple play. July 31, 1816 Lydia Bradley birthdate, founded college. July 31, 1932 Municipal Stadium opens in Cleveland. July 31, 1954 Joe Adcock hits 4 homeruns in one game. July 31, 1961 All-Star game 1-1 tie at Fenway Park. July 31, 1990 Nolan Ryan wins 300th game. D. FAME FORUM ISSUES Volume XII, 2009 Season Publications Number 12, Abbott and Ciullo in One-Two-Three, July 19. Number 11, Abbott and Ciullo in Patience Please, July 3. Number 10, Abbott and Ciullo in Jolson Sings Again, June 16. Number 09, 2009 NWB Hall of Fame Induction Form, June 5. Number 08, Abbott and Ciullo at Elysian Fields, May 24. Number 07, Abbott and Ciullo in Say Hay, May 15. Number 06, Abbott and Ciullo Seek Esther Williams, April 30. Number 05, Abbott and Ciullo Visit the Batting Cages, April 9. Number 04, Abbott and Ciullo at Spring Training, March 26. Number 03, Abbott and Ciullo Celebrate George's Birthday, February 22. Number 02, Commemorative NWB Hall of Fame Buttons, February 20. Number 01, That Was the Year That Was, January 2. E. NWB HALL OF FAME PROGRAMS The National Women's Baseball Hall of Fame, an independent not-for-profit organization established September 1998, is situated in suburban Washington, DC. The objective is to recognize achievements of women in regulation baseball. The NWB Hall of Fame offers these programs for participants in regulation baseball with organized leagues. Managers are are encouraged to recommend recognition awards and suggest articles on their teams, players, or events. Applications are available through email and are posted on the website. NWB HALL OF FAME INDUCTIONS Nominations for the NWB Hall of Fame are due September 30. Inductions may include four current and one previous players by formal application with candidate statement. NATIONAL MVP/MANAGER AWARDS MVP player and manager award requests are due December 31. Season nominations should be by a manager or administrator. One MVP player per team may be selected annually. _________________________________________________________ NATIONAL WOMEN'S BASEBALL HALL OF FAME Richard C. Jaffeson, Executive Director PO Box 15282, Chevy Chase, Maryland 20825 301-847-0102 HallFame@USA.com http://www.eteamz.com/hallfame "National Women's Baseball Hall of Fame" is a registered trade name with the State of Maryland. MD672265, October 19, 1998. Programs, articles, and contents presented herein are protected under provisions of the U.S. Copyright Office, Library of Congress. Fame Forum registrations are listed below. 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