Youthful Fans Seek Autographs from Gabby Street at Cardinals Game
The page from the 1950 Baseball Guide Radio Edition features an anecdote from the life of a baseball figure, likely highlighting their interactions with fans and players. The narrative centers on a particular game played by the St. Louis Cardinals and the detailed observations of a player during a pivotal moment. In a game against the Detroit Tigers, the Cardinals held a lead of 3 to 2 in the seventh inning. Fred Down, the Tigers' second baseman, approached the plate, leading to strategic discussions among the players. The author recalls calling for a pitch strategy, hoping to outsmart Down. However, this strategy backfired when two runs scored due to Down's successful hit.