THE SULTAN OF SWAT! THE KING OF CRASH! THE COLOSSUS OF CLOUT! THE GREAT BAM
The Legend of Babe Ruth
On April 27, 1947, the New York Yankees hosted the first Babe Ruth Day to honor the ailing baseball star, who had terminal throat cancer. As he rose to give a speech for the 58,339 fans in the stadium, Ruth’s condition caused him to have a coughing fit. With the thunderous cheers from the stands encouraging him to continue, he lovingly spoke to the thousands of people who had followed his career from his early years as a free- spirited Baltimore school kid to the world-renowned baseball legend he became. Even legends have to start somewhere, and Ruth began his baseball career in the minor league Baltimore Orioles, where his teammates gave him the nickname “Babe.” He was soon acquired by the Boston Red Sox,
and he helped them win the World Series in 1916 and 1918. The following year, he was traded to the Yankees.
His popularity in the Big Apple allowed the Yankees to move from a shared ballpark to one of their own in the Bronx, which was aptly known as “The House That Ruth Built.” Even through the 1919 World Series gambling debacle, which cast doubt over the sport’s future, the fans’ attention was still centered on the Sultan of Swat and what he would do next. The New York Times reported that as “home runs began to scale off his bat in droves, crowds jammed ballparks in every city in which he appeared.” All those home runs resulted in his record-breaking year in 1927, when he hit 60 over-the-fence home runs in a single season.
Spring Into Safety
MOTORCYCLE SAFETY TIPS AS YOU HIT THE ROAD
There’s no shortage of cleaning during spring, and your motorcycle deserves the same treatment. While South Carolinians can enjoy motorcycle-appropriate weather nearly all year, spring is the perfect time to make sure you’re taking all the riding precautions you can. Try some of these safety tips to prepare for your best and safest warm riding season. TIME FOR A TUNE-UP Start with the basics, and take your ride in for servicing by a professional. Mechanics will check the tire pressure, oil levels, fuel lines, lights, batteries, and other functional components. Taking your bike in for an inspection can ensure you catch any possible mechanical issues early. Additionally, use shorter rides to check your breaks and clutch tension. Making these updates and catching problems before you’re on the road for long rides will keep you safer and riding longer. Refresh your knowledge on the basics of motorcycle safety and function by visiting the Motorcycle Safety Foundation’s website at MSF-USA.org. PROTECT YOUR NOGGIN You and your passengers need to wear helmets — the statistics back us up. According to the Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety, wearing a helmet decreases your risk of head injury by 69 percent and your chance of death by 42 percent. In fact, in 2016, about 80 percent of those who died in motorcycle accidents in South Carolina were not wearing a helmet. The state requires those over 21 years old to wear a helmet, so consider if your cranium coverage is enough this spring. Your helmet should feel snug, but the longer you wear a helmet, the looser it gets. You can measure a helmet’s effectiveness with two fingers. Try to slip them between your eyebrow and the helmet, and if your fingers slide in easily, you need a smaller helmet. Despite all the safety measures you take, accidents still happen. Our experts at Schiller & Hamilton Law Firm have the knowledge to get you the compensation you deserve. Learn more and receive a free case evaluation by calling 1.803.408.7722, or visit SchillerHamilton.com.
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