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Question: We watched "Kill the Umpire" - 1950!. It was funny back then!. Now, it's scary propaganda!. What changed!?
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The game is grand
(old)
only to a child!?

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Best Answer - Chosen by Asker:
The "game" is no longer a game, but a multimillion dollar business, where players make 7 and 8 figure salaries and walk out on strike for more money!. In 1950, a player made between $50 and $75 a week if he was good!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

Times have changed,,,The Game has changed ,,,,Free Agency
The multi-million dollar contracts,,,,,Back in the day Players played hurt ,,,They pitched more than 100 pitches They played for the Good of the Game !.!.!.!.!.!.Not whats the bottom line for them


Greed !.!.!.!.!.!.!.!.!.!.!.!.It's turned into Big Business!.!.!.!.!.!.!.$$$$$Www@QuestionHome@Com

The problem is the adults trying to live the game through the children!. There is no fun in the game, it is win at all cost!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

The game, grand and old
(appreciation)
all ages share alikeWww@QuestionHome@Com

Everything seems funny until we understand!.
It all makes sense
with age in youth that was nonsense!.Www@QuestionHome@Com