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Deanne / June 25, 1938

The Yankees are Winning

June 25, 1938

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Her neighbour’s son T. has the new Joe DiMaggio baseball card. He is proudly showing it to her. The game is on the radio. It’s a sunny day. They both chew a stick of gum.

He is rapidly telling her all the stats, and she is smiling, trying to listen. Then she notices the salary on the card.

$25,000 a year.

She is astonished.

Her job search continues, and although she remains optimistic, she is a touch weary. T’s enthusiasm helps her mood. It is summer after all.

 

[Side Note: At that game, The Yankees against the Detroit Tigers, the Yankees won. Joe got one hit and one run, and two RBI’s. Still, the best was yet to come. ]

 

 

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