Chicago Aficionado Prints

Carl Sandburg.

"We won!"

'Wentworth Street, Whitechapel'

Political Candidates' Playbook Signals from the sidelines

'Greenwich in the Season'

"I can remember when having a '212' phone number still meant something in this world."

"Think of me as the designated sitter."

"Are there any here today who feel this union is not in the best interests of baseball?"

"I'm thinking of starting my own range of 'inactive' wear."

"Try letting the ball come to you."

The continuing adventures of Rex, Washington DC insider.

"Easy on the fast balls, will you, kid?"

Baseball.

'The manager takes the pitcher out of the game'

"I'll be on the porch, pushing ninety."

Balk? Balk! Balk! Balk! Balk! Balk! Balk! Balk! Balk! Balk! Balk! Balk! Balk!

'No glove. No hat. No shoes. ... I'm sorry, Andy, but I'm bringing in a new pitcher. You just don't have your stuff today.'

Ahhh, spring baseball.

'I committed the sin of pride. I've been gloating over how our church baseball team waxed yours.'

Party Party!

Mrs. Jarley at the pay-place

Baseball Cheating

"This better be important."

"Hey, Mister, can we have our hairball back?"

'Nice level swing, Billy. Just meet the ball. Don't try to kill it, Billy.'

"Let's face it, Michele. We're not getting any older."

'Watch out for the hidden ball trick.'