It was the golden age of print media, radio broadcasting was in its infancy, the newspaper, the book and the magazine were the dominant way we learned of the world around us. Print media’s readership and effectiveness had exploded over the past decades, with increased literacy rates, printing advancements, and rapid urbanization. Print media could…
Month: February 2025
Packer fans mired in apathy
Another season is in full swing yet the Chicago Packers continue to see a lack of engagement by their fans. The team ranks 12th at the gate which is an indication that their attendance is below where it should be. When asked about attendance at the park, team manager Kyle Levin stated “I could care…
The Wizard of Sod
Harland Pritchard, Brooklyn Eagle BROOKLYN, May 22–In the great and noble game of baseball, where titanic batsmen duel with cunning pitchers and fleet-footed outfielders pursue looping flies, it is easy to overlook the humble yet indispensable figure of the groundskeeper. And yet, at Bromwich Park, the verdant home of our beloved Brooklyn Whales, one such…
Scoop’s Scribbles: Flex
NEW YORK CITY: Note to Readers: My name is Mark “Scoop” Saltmarsh, your humble correspondent, and I’m happy to announce that the following is my first edition of what will be a regular column covering the New York Kings. Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past 24 months, you know that New…