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dsvitak · 07-09-2004, 05:45 PM

March 3rd, 1946 ... Omaha, Nebraska

The Western Union man looked at the address on the house...Yep, this was it. He knocked firmly on the door, and yelled "WESTERN UNION!"

Just a year or so ago, his appearance would have meant dread, horror, and usually news of a loved one hurt or killed in battle. He liked his job again.... really.

The door opened, and a middle-aged colored woman looked at him, questioningly. "Yes?"

"Telegram." He handed over the telegram, and indicated where she should sign.

Lincoln Love reached over her shoulder, and plucked the envelope from her hand. "I'll handle this, Julia."

"COTTON!!!!!!" His dad took a deep breath, knowing that this would certainly change his son's life. "TELEGRAM FROM THE ST. LOUIS CARDINALS!"

07-09-2004, 05:45 PM	#12
dsvitak Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 5,437	Branch Rickey and the Cardinals March 3rd, 1946 ... Omaha, Nebraska The Western Union man looked at the address on the house...Yep, this was it. He knocked firmly on the door, and yelled "WESTERN UNION!" Just a year or so ago, his appearance would have meant dread, horror, and usually news of a loved one hurt or killed in battle. He liked his job again.... really. The door opened, and a middle-aged colored woman looked at him, questioningly. "Yes?" "Telegram." He handed over the telegram, and indicated where she should sign. Lincoln Love reached over her shoulder, and plucked the envelope from her hand. "I'll handle this, Julia." "COTTON!!!!!!" His dad took a deep breath, knowing that this would certainly change his son's life. "TELEGRAM FROM THE ST. LOUIS CARDINALS!"