Sports
Abner Doubleday’s “invention” of baseball at Cooperstown has already been debunked as a myth.
Oct. 4, 1990
Alexander Cartwright gave generously to baseball history.
Feb. 16, 1986
Books
Nancy Cartwright, who provides the voice of Bart Simpson on “The Simpsons,” will sign “My Life as a 10-Year-Old Boy” at 2 p.m.
Nov. 19, 2000
The Song Before It Is Sung A Novel Justin Cartwright Bloomsbury USA: 270 pp., $24.95
July 18, 2007
World & Nation
Officials are looking at the intended message in the low pass over the Nimitz near Japan, general tells Congress.
Feb. 13, 2008
Jared Allen had a huge day against Washington, with three sacks and two recovered fumbles.
Oct. 17, 2005
So, Abner Doubleday or Alexander Cartwright invented baseball (it says here). Whoever.
April 12, 1998
The 27th out has challenged pitchers ever since Alexander Cartwright decided a ballgame would go nine innings.
May 8, 1988
Food
California’s Central Coast is best known for the quality of its wine, but that reputation has come with a little help from show biz.
July 30, 2014
Politics
Richard Nixon makes his final trip home today, back to the town of his humble beginnings and far from the city that he felt had turned on him during his deepest political crisis.
April 26, 1994