Big League (1924); Blinked (

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(Another political installment from Barry Popik.)

BIG LEAGUE (1974
(PROQUEST HISTORICAL NEWSPAPERS)
POST-SCRIPTS
By GEORGE ROTHWELL BROWN. The Washington Post (1877-1954). Washington, D.C.: May 2, 1924. p. 1 (1 page):
   A political lietenant of that astute smoother and settler, Murray Crane, breaks into the big league with the announcement that Mr. Coolidge has picked his primary manager to manage his campaign.

   The Weekly Exposure; Congress Is Funniest When It's Serious
Edited by Will Rogers. The Washington Post (1877-1954). Washington, D.C.: Jun 8, 1924. p. SM4 (1 page):
   The fellow may be all right personally and a good fellow, but that Big League Idea of Politics just kinder scares him.

   Women to Swell Congress Ranks?; Big Name Nationally Republicans in Race Reelection Sought
By Josephine Ripley Staff Correspondent of The Christian Science Monitor. Christian Science Monitor (1908-Current file). Boston, Mass.: Oct 5, 1956. p. 3 (1 page):
   Four other Democratic women, out to break into big league politics, are rated high in ability and experience but are up against rugged political opposition.

   Mayor Tries 'Big League' Politics; Favorable Image Campaign Trail On Target
By Harlan Trott Staff Correspondent of The Christian Science Monitor. Christian Science Monitor (1908-Current file). Boston, Mass.: Jan 18, 1962. p. 3 (1 page)

   Campaign corner
By Robert Colby Nelson. Christian Science Monitor (1908-Current file). Boston, Mass.: May 2, 1968. p. B6 (1 page)

Striking Out the Liberal-Moderates
By NORMAN C. MILLER. Wall Street Journal (1889-Current file). New York, N.Y.: Aug 9, 1968. p. 6 (1 page):
   THey were grateful for Mr. Nixon's vital campaign help, but they looked first to Michigan's handsome Gov. George ROmney as the man who could win the White House.
   But Mr. Nixon went to work confidently, too.  Though Mr. Romney was a seasoned hand in state politics, Mr. Nixon observed prophetically to a reporter that "it remains to be seen whether he can hit big league pitching."


BLINK (7 December 1962)
(PROQUEST HISTORICAL NEWSPAPERS)
   An Uncommon Quality
Wall Street Journal (1889-Current file). New York, N.Y.: Apr 7, 1954. p. 10 (1 page):
   In the same way, the fact of an increase in unemployment is not to be blinked--but it is also not to be blown up out of proportion.