Slud is something more than slid. It means sliding with great effort.

The good Lord was good to me. He gave me a strong body, a good right arm, and a weak mind.

Why, they shot the wrong McKinley!

I know who's the best pitcher I ever see and it's old Satchel Paige, that big lanky colored boy. My fastball looks like a change of pace alongside that little pistol bullet ole Satchel (Paige) shoots up to the plate.

I won twenty-eight games in thirty-five and I couldn't believe my eyes when the Cards sent me a contract with a cut in salary. Mr. Rickey said I deserved a cut because I didn't win thirty games.

Let the teachers learn the kids English. Ol' Diz will learn the kids baseball.

It ain't braggin' if you really done it.