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1945 - Chicago Cubs vs. Detroit Tigers
Broadcasting veteran John Rayburn presents classic, historic reenactment of the 1945 World Series championship games between the Chicago Cubs and Detroit Tigers. Game 1 Chicago - 9Detroit - 0 Game 2 Chicago - 1Detroit - 4 Game 3 Chicago - 3Detroit - 0 Game 4 Detroit - 4Chicago - 1 Game 5 Detroit - 8Chicago - 4 Game 6 Detroit - 7Chicago - 8 Game 7 Detroit - 9Chicago - 3 Before the Series began, veteran Chicago sportswriter Warren Brown said he couldn’t select a winner because he “didn’t think either one of them could win.” Although a total of sixty-one runs were scored in the Series, there were only three home runs, two of them by Hank Greenberg of the Tigers.
John Rayburn (Author), John Rayburn (Narrator)
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1946 - St. Louis Cardinals vs. Boston Red Sox
Broadcasting veteran John Rayburn presents classic, historic reenactment of the 1946 World Series championship games between the St. Louis Cardinals and Boston Red Sox. Game 1 Boston - 3St. Louis - 2 Game 2 Boston - 0St. Louis - 3 Game 3 St. Louis - 0Boston - 4 Game 4 St. Louis - 12Boston - 3 Game 5 St. Louis - 3Boston - 6 Game 6 Boston - 1St. Louis - 4 Game 7 Boston - 3St. Louis - 4 In Game 7 Enos Slaughter of the Cardinals scored the winning run from first when Boston shortstop Johnny Pesky seemed to hesitate on the relay throw. Southpaw pitcher Harry Brecheen won three games for St. Louis, including the deciding game in relief.
John Rayburn (Author), John Rayburn (Narrator)
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1956 - New York Yankees vs. Brooklyn Dodgers
Broadcasting veteran John Rayburn presents classic, historic reenactment of the 1956 World Series championship games between the New York Yankees and Brooklyn Dodgers. Game 1 New York - 3Brooklyn - 6 Game 2 New York - 8Brooklyn - 13 Game 3 Brooklyn - 3New York - 5 Game 4 Brooklyn - 2New York - 6 Game 5 Brooklyn - 0New York - 2 Game 6 New York - 0Brooklyn - 1 Game 7 New York - 9Brooklyn - 0 Don Larsen’s only perfect game in World Series history was in Game 5, Monday, October 8, 1956. This was the final Series for the Dodgers while still in Brooklyn. Their next Series appearance came after moving to Los Angeles. The Dodgers scored only one run in the final twenty-eight innings of the Series. Mickey Mantle and Yogi Berra each hit three home runs for the Yankees.
John Rayburn (Author), John Rayburn (Narrator)
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This story is by the second most translated author in the world, ranking below Agatha Christie and above William Shakespeare. The name is Jules Verne, often called “The father of science fiction,” and he was a tremendous inspiration for many writers that followed. His methods were definitely not scientifically accurate but were made into overwhelming literature by vivid imagination. A myth-like feeling is engendered by dining in Le Jules Verne restaurant in the Eiffel Tower in Paris. It helps stir an appetite for sensational adventures. In this book, Verne used first person narration by top-notch fictional scholar, Professor Aronnax, who is aided by his servant Conseil. They voyage on the Nautilus submarine of Captain Nemo, a man with feelings of omnipotence and obsession for power. We get a feeling of being along as we listen.
Jules Verne (Author), John Rayburn (Narrator)
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A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court
The concept of this story was given in a preface by author Mark Twain. He wrote: The ungentle laws and customs touched upon in this tale are historical, and the episodes which are used to illustrate them are also historical. It is not pretended that these laws and customs existed in England in the sixth century; no, it is only pretended that inasmuch as they existed in the English and other civilizations of far later times, it is safe to consider that it is no libel upon the sixth century to suppose them to have been in practice in that day also. One is quite justified in inferring that whatever one of these laws or customs was lacking in that remote time, its place was competently filled by a worse one. The question as to whether there is such a thing as divine right of kings is not settled in this book. It was found too difficult. That the executive head of a nation should be a person of lofty character and extraordinary ability was manifest and indisputable; that none but the Deity could select that head unerringly, was also manifest and indisputable; that the Deity ought to make that selection, then, was likewise manifest and indisputable; consequently, that He does make it, as claimed, was an unavoidable deduction.
Mark Twain (Author), John Rayburn (Narrator)
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A Personal Journey through the World of Sports
This covers the great, near-great, and never-were in a wide range of athletic endeavors. Naturally, all major sports are included: Football, Baseball, Basketball, with many notes about Golf, Boxing, Horse racing, Auto racing, Tennis, Track, Bowling, Hockey, renowned broadcasters, and an overall mixture of such sports as Wrestling, Pool, Marbles, Archery, Cricket, even Horseshoe pitching. It’s all here! Written and narrated with exceptional knowledge and humor.
John Rayburn (Author), John Rayburn (Narrator)
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A Quiet Time with John Rayburn
Veteran broadcaster John Rayburn here combines philosophy, poetry, inspiration, motivation, and touches of humor to provide comfort, cheer, and encouragement. This audiobook is an opportunity to collect your thoughts and set aside a few moments for contemplation in a busy, busy world.
John Rayburn (Author), John Rayburn (Narrator)
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Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
One of America's best-known stories in all of literature began with the imagination-stretching tale of probably the most famous little girl in English literature. Alice was a character surrounded by exotic caricatures with "nonsense" seeming to be a reasonable description. But, even the story's fictional Queen of Hearts said, "Every joke should have a meaning." In an oblique manner, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland provided just that, prompting one comment, "These are not stories for children, but are the only books in which all of us become children." That is sufficient to invite you to follow us and "Alice" down the infamous "rabbit hole."
Lewis Carroll (Author), John Rayburn (Narrator)
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Brazilian Gold Mine Mystery: Biff Brewster Adventure
Danger, intrigue, threatening death, plus strange and bewildering locations. All these were part of what youthful Biff Brewster encountered. They were surprising because it was part of what was meant to be a pleasant vacation at the beginning. Biff’s father and uncle were both well-traveled and accustomed to unusual situations and they felt it could be a matter of learning and enjoyment for the sixteen-year-old boy. He was big, strong, and very intelligent, so his relatives felt such a trip could add to a future for the lad. It turned out far differently than expectations. A jungle wilderness jam-packed with hazards and thrills. That’s what eventually confronted Biff going through territory inhabited with dreaded head-hunters. It had begun when Biff boarded a plane bound for Brazil and was handed an unexpected letter and told to keep it safe. Among other things, Biff had a knack for making friends and it didn’t take long for another of those to happen; this time with a young native named Kamuka who, in turn, excitedly accepted the association. Fortunately, both were capable of teaming up to handle the perilous misadventures. The two young men several times were surprised and shocked but were able to keep their wits and physical capabilities to ward off many obstacles. You can learn about these by listening.
Andy Adams (Author), John Rayburn (Narrator)
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Cat Whiskers and Talking Furniture: A Memoir of Radio and Television Broadcasting
The so-called Golden Age of Radio lasted little more than a quarter century from approximately 1926 to 1952-54. This is what it was like: "Of all the forms of theater, radio drama commanded the most effective stage. No medium-not theater, not film, not television-had more sheer space in which to achieve the basic goal of drama, telling a story. Theater is bounded by the bare boards and the footlights and the flats, film by the white screen, and television by the comparatively tiny tube. But radio ... radio played itself out in boundless space ... the listener's mind ... your mind. We in radio always called it the theater of imagination. We proudly traced our lineage back to the primitive campfire and the tribal storytellers as the passers-on of legend, heroic adventure, mysteries of nature. They told their stories orally and so did we. We did not show, we told you. We made you believe everything because it was happening before your mind's eye. The basic appeal of radio drama was that you had to listen if you wanted to follow it. It wasn't enough to merely hear it. You had to listen. The word listen implies a conscious effort to pay attention, to participate. Senses were activated, the curiosity was sparked, the imagination was fired, and the listener found himself participating. He was a collaborator. In his brain he matched a face and a body to the voice. In his mind he saw the action. And that was the basic difference between radio and every other visual medium. A good movie, a fine stage play, a television drama, excellent ballet ... all those required an appreciative audience, but only radio called for a creative audience, a listener who really worked with the writer, the director, the actors, and technicians to give completeness to the creative process."
John Rayburn (Author), John Rayburn (Narrator)
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A seventeenth-century writer named Charles Perrault was sometimes called Mother Goose, an imaginary author of fairy tales. His early material was inspired and derived from earlier folk tales that he greatly embellished and improved. The Mother Goose creation was actually based on European popular tradition. She was never identified as an actual person but instead was merely a way of calling attention to popular and rural storytelling. The tales most often ended with a moral, such as: "Good manners are not easy/ They need a little care,/ But when we least expect it/ Bring rewards both rich and rare." One of the most popular versions of the long-ago tales was "Cinderella," and Perrault made several modifications to the original, these including the pumpkin carriage, fairy godmother, and the initial mention of the "glass slippers." This collection includes that story, along with other such known favorites as "Sleeping Beauty," "Little Red Riding Hood," "Blue Beard," and "Puss in Boots," along with such lesser known fairy tales as "The Ridiculous Wishes," "Little Thumb," "Ricky of the Tuft," "Griselda," and "Donkey Skin." Some of the stories were told similar to the style in which they had been written well more than three hundred years ago, with revisions in the telling over the years. Listen now and enjoy.
Charles Perrault (Author), John Rayburn (Narrator)
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Hawaiian Sea Hunt Mystery: Biff Brewster Adventure
This story begins with travel time for the entire Brewster family as they plan a trip to Hawaii. It includes Bruce (“Biff”), his Mother, and Dad, with the younger twins, Ted and Monica. It’s really exciting for the twins because they have never been outside the continent. One of Dad Tom Brewster’s chief reasons for the journey is a planned meeting with Dr. Johann Weber, scientist and staff consultant for Ajax Mining Company. They were expecting to meet Weber on arrival but a shocking surprise was ahead. Passing a newsstand when they reached the Honolulu airport, a newspaper had a major headline: ”Dr. Weber, Famous Scientist … Missing!” Early indications indicate kidnapping with Weber’s life at stake due to an extremely important scientific project. Among the many problems are a sunken sloop and a hidden stash of Cesium, an extremely rare mineral used to propel rockets. There are indications an unscrupulous group plans using it to make a conquest of the moon. Biff and his dad get unexpected help from a new friend of Biff, Likake Mahenili, a skilled diver known as Lee to his friends. We can listen and discover for ourselves what took place around the islands.
Andy Adams (Author), John Rayburn (Narrator)
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