A splendid storehouse of integrity and freedom has been bequeathed to us by our forefathers. In this day of confusion, of peril to liberty, our high duty is to see that this storehouse is not robbed of its contents.

. And it is youth who must inherit the tribulation, the sorrow and the triumphs that are the aftermath of war.

I pride myself on being one of the oldest fans. I can certainly count up about seventy years of devotion.

American life is builded ... upon that fundamental philosophy announced by the Savior nineteen centuries ago ... [It] can not survive with the defense of Cain, "Am I my brother's keeper?

Truly every generation discovers the world all new again and knows it can improve it.

To go fishing is the chance to wash one's soul with pure air, with the rush of the brook, or with the shimmer of sun on blue water. It brings meekness and inspiration from the decency of nature, charity toward tackle-makers, patience toward fish, a mockery of profits and egos, a quieting of hate, a rejoicing that you do not have to decide a darned thing until next week. And it is discipline in the equality of men - for all men are equal before fish.

Through baseball we channel boys desire for exercise and let off their explosive violence without letting them get into the police court.