_________________________________________________________ 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, 1998-2007 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, TXU186277, TXU187387. Issue Number 00374 _________________________________________________________ Volume X, Number 17 Publisher and Author May 4, 2007 Richard C. Jaffeson Washington, DC HallFame@usa.com http://www.eteamz.com/hallfame _________________________________________________________ 2006 NWB HALL OF FAME INDUCTIONS NELSON, DOMINGUEZ, TRIOLO 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 TED WILLIAMS WEBSITE http://www.saveted.net _________________________________________________________ A. COLUMN: GUIDEPOSTS AND SENTINELS Translucent ghostly outlines of cool mist in early morning could be ever so slightly seen like fluid shadows without substance floating down solemn gently undulating hillsides along the western edge of an unseen majestic placid river, surrounding trees scattered in sparse groves seemingly span the centuries and rigidly salute with lower branches bending and pointing skywards, and although not discernibly present the haunting sound of a distant ceremonial bugle holds the air pronouncing an imaginary lingering final note of taps. These sacred hillsides on its six hundred and twelve acres contain the richest soil on earth, often paid for with the ultimate price, and sustained by the dearest of essence in these gardens of stone for a grateful nation. All is quiet, as it should be except... "Snap," turn "snap," heels click after twenty-one seconds in silent salute. Soft soles smartly mark the pace on the darken rubber mat which takes exactly twenty-one steps to complete in precisely ninety seconds of eternal vigilance. "Snap," turn "snap." The white marble walks and steps at this hour do not glisten, but project permanence and substance, and are damp to touch as I momentarily brace against a portico wall of the terrace in the heart of the spirit of the nation. The sun ascends to a new day as one member of the Old Guard, Third Infantry, continues a measured march before this tomb, where the inscription states, "Here Rests in Honored Glory an American Soldier Known but to God." In another twenty minutes, the guard will change following a formal ceremony conducted every half hour this time of year, every hour October 1 to March 31, and throughout the night the vigil remains for two hours. I was ready to depart, but noticed someone else was here at this hour to observe and remember. Although not in uniform, he had the distinct appearance and presence of a Marine. Proceeding towards the steps in his direction, I commented before passing, "Best time of day to visit." He responded, "This is not a place to visit when there is a crowd. Most don't understand." "You look like a Marine," I had to include my observation. "Yes, sir!" he confirmed. "Lots to recall in these hills," he motioned with his hand. Apparently, he wanted to talk, perhaps there were other reasons for his presence early in the morning at another site before visiting this terrace where there always is a soldier on guard. "Are you here often?" I quietly inquired. "Yes," was the reply above a whisper and without the "sir." "Lots to see, and memorials, too," he continued. "But, most don't know about that," he pointed, "over there is the mast of the USS Maine in remembrance of 260 sailors who perished when the battleship exploded in Havana harbor. Next to it, but you can't see it from here, is the bronze and granite marker and plaque dedicated to the seven crew of the space shuttle Challenger on their final flight January 28, 1986." He succinctly noted several honored names and sites, and concluded with... "Section 46, Audie Murphy, 1924-1971, the most decorated solider in World War II." "Section 7A, Joe Louis, 1914-1981, defended his heavyweight title six times in 1941, and without hesitation enlisted immediately after December 7." "Section 30, Omar Bradley, 1893-1981, with his five stars, he remains no different than the rest." "I could continue all day," he reflected. "They are here in honor, respect, and dignity." "Those are fine sentiments;" I replied, "respectable words which represent admirable values." "Corps values," he corrected me, "part of our training and how we live. A former Marine and Georgia governor put some more of them into a book." He recited a list of virtues. MILLER'S CORPS VALUES *********** Neatness Punctuality Brotherhood Persistence Pride Respect Shame Responsibility Achievement Courage Discipline Loyalty *********** He continued and proclaimed, "Ben Franklin had his list too," which he also recited from memory. BEN FRANKLIN'S VIRTUES *********** Temperance Silence Order Resolution Frugality Industry Sincerity Justice Moderation Cleanliness Tranquility Chastity Humility *********** This I could comment upon, "Such lists often reflect conditions and circumstance. Franklin deliberately selected thirteen values because of thirteen colonies and original states. His concerns about temperance, silence, frugality, industry, and chastity were influenced by the Quaker tradition in eastern Pennsylvania. And, humility he placed last, although important it was most difficult to attain. Every time Franklin thought he achieved it, by making such a claim, he knew it was again elusive." "Sometimes you know what is right by action, and don't need to express the deed. Truths unspoken, or evident above a whisper, often have an ability to capture and define a moment." I thought of Graham McNamee's tap on the shoulder of Red Barber at Crosley Field. The echo of that soft spoken touch created a career which eventually brought vibrant descriptions over the airwaves to millions. I thought of the Dodgers. "Jackie Robinson had his Nine Values," and I knew that list and had at home an accompanying commemorative ribbon. JACKIE'S NINE VALUES *********** Courage Determination Teamwork Persistence Integrity Citizenship Justice Commitment Excellence *********** "For Robinson," I considered further, "courage was first in order to successfully encounter any situation. Because he was playing baseball, teamwork was also high on his list. Values represent characteristics which may be demonstrated by behaviors, but not all exactly apply, because some are situational while others are more universal." "Which ones would you select from the lists?" I asked the Marine. "Well, I'd pick two, --honesty and loyalty," he immediately replied. "Honesty means being truthful with integrity, fairness, and humility. Loyalty is being faithful, consistent, trustworthy, and persistent." "Everything we do is filtered through our values," he continued. "Occasionally, they need to be recharged. No matter where I travel, I never lose sight of this place for we all need words and heroes as personal examples, our guideposts and sentinels." Note: Complimentary commemorative ribbons are available depicting the list of values from Jackie Robinson, Ben Franklin, and Governor Miller (see attachment). Any three (3) are free by noting those requested and sending a self-addressed stamped envelope with two 39c stamps to: NWB Hall of Fame, PO Box 15282, Chevy Chase, Maryland 20825. Also see "Jackie's Nine," by Sharon Robinson, 2001; and "Corps Values," by Governor Zell Miller, 1996. B. NWB HALL OF FAME PRODUCTS These baseball items are available from the NWB Hall of Fame: new induction poster, commemorative buttons (2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, and 1999), personalized magnet locker nametags, t-shirts, caps, knife, and bats. Free commemorative ribbons are also available. The website main page has an order form, and the photo page displays several items. http://www.eteamz.com/hallfame C. HISTORIC TIMELINE May 1, 1991 Nolan Ryan pitches 7th no-hitter. May 1, 1991 Rickey Henderson 939th steal surpasses Brock. May 2, 1887 Eddie Collins birthdate, MLB Hall of Fame. May 2, 1917 James Vaughn and Fred Toney pitch no-hitters. May 2, 1939 Lou Gehrig streak ends at 2,130 games. May 2, 1945 Bianca Jagger birthdate, entertainer. May 2, 1954 Stan Musial hits 5 homeruns in one game. May 3, 1936 Joe DiMaggio first game with Yankees. May 4, 1947 Theda Skocpal birthdate, social scientist. May 4, 1975 MLB 1,000,000th run by Bob Watson. May 5, 1883 Chief Bender birthdate, MLB Hall of Fame. May 5, 1904 Cy Young pitches first perfect game. May 5, 1912 Alice Faye birthdate, entertainer. May 5, 1978 Peter Rose has 3,000th hit. May 6, 1915 Babe Ruth first MLB homerun. May 6, 1931 Willie Mays birthdate, MLB Hall of Fame. May 6, 1998 Kerry Wood 20 strikeouts in 9 innings. May 7, 1925 Glenn Wright unassisted triple play. May 7, 1954 Amy Heckerling birthdate, entertainer. May 7, 1959 Roy Campanella night at Yankee Stadium. May 8, 1968 Catfish Hunter pitches perfect game. May 9, 1938 Glenda Jackson birthdate, entertainer. May 9, 1961 Jim Gentile hits consecutive grand slams. May 10, 1868 Edward Barrow birthdate, MLB Hall of Fame. May 10, 1970 Hoyt Wilhelm pitches 1,000th game. May 11, 1907 Rip Sewell birthdate, MLB pitcher. May 11, 1967 Natasha Richardson birthdate, entertainer. May 12, 1917 Mary Kay Wagner Ash birthdate, cosmetics. May 12, 1925 Yogi Berra birthdate, MLB Hall of Fame. May 13, 1967 Mickey Mantle hits 500th home run. May 14, 1899 Earle Combs birthdate, MLB Hall of Fame. May 15, 1901 Dorothy Anderson birthdate, medical scientist. May 15, 1981 Len Barker pitches perfect game. May 15, 1953 George Brett birthdate, MLB Hall of Fame. May 16, 1928 Billy Martin birthdate, MLB player and manager. May 17, 1903 Cool Papa Bell birthdate, MLB Hall of Fame. May 17, 1925 Tris Speaker has 3,000th hit. May 17, 1970 Hank Aaron has 3,000th hit. May 17, 1998 David Wells pitches perfect game. May 18, 1937 Brooks Robinson birthdate, MLB Hall of Fame. May 18, 1946 Reggie Jackson birthdate, MLB Hall of Fame. May 18, 1957 Orioles and White Sox play tie game (rescheduled). May 19, 1928 Gil McDougald birthdate, MLB player. May 20, 1931 Ken Boyer birthdate, MLB player and manager. May 20, 1921 Hal Newhouser birthdate, MLB Hall of Fame. May 20, 1946 Cher birthdate, entertainer. May 21, 1943 White Sox and Senators 1 hour 29 minute game. May 22, 1902 Al Simmons birthdate, MLB Hall of Fame. May 23, 1956 Bucky Showalter birthdate, MLB manager. May 24, 1935 First MLB night game, Phillies at Reds. May 25, 1905 Martin Dihigo birthdate, MLB Hall of Fame. May 25, 1928 Mary Wells Laurence birthdate, Avis ads. May 25, 1935 Babe Ruth hits 714th homerun. May 25, 1982 Ferguson Jenkins 3,000th strikeout. D. FAME FORUM ISSUES Volume IX, 2007 Season Publications Number 17, Guideposts and Sentinels (code ribbons), May 4, 2007. Number 16, Fenway Bats and Panther Jets (VMF-311 Williams), April 27. Number 15, How to Succeed in Baseball Without Really Trying, April 20. Number 14, Personal Courage and National Resolve, April 16. Number 13, Talkin' with Bat and Glove (Robinson), April 13. Number 12, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Fame Forum, April 5. Number 11, High Jinxes and High Hopes in Havana, March 28. Number 10, Clifford's Gigantic Gamer (gloves), March 23. Number 09, Great Caesar's Ghost (Williams), March 15. Number 08, The Night They KO'ed Hemingway, March 9. Number 07, Rumble at Ritchie (boxing), February 27. Number 06, Million Dollar Mermaid (Belles), February 14. Number 05, Clifford's Pennsylvania Pilgrimage, February 1. Number 04, Beisbol Belles Broadcast (training), January 30. Number 03, Liberty Heights Revisited, January 18. Number 02, In Remembrance of President Jerry Ford, January 3. Number 01, That Was the Year That Was, January 1. http://www.eteamz.com/hallfame/handouts 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 or candidate statement. NATIONAL MVP AND 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. Membership covers transmission of newsletters, announcements, invitations, applications, and access to all website pages. Membership is $9.00 renewed annually, and an application is available on the NWB Hall of Fame website. _________________________________________________________ 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: 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, TXU186277, TXU187387. 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