BROOKLYN, NY (AP) Don't know what teams are playing in the World Series this time around...? Don't know how long a football field is...? Are you constantly embarrassed by all the guys at the office who seem to know everything about sports... and you don't know the difference between a protective mouthpiece and a jock strap? You need to start listening to Red Barber's "Tuesday Evening Sports Tutoring" carried on AM radio stations around the world.
"I have a lot of time on my hands in between announcing play by play for the Brooklyn Dodgers, so I thought I could help out a bit with those folks who are new to sports...." said Red Barber during an on air pitch for his new Tuesday Evening Sports Tutoring show.
"You just let ol' Red show you how to spout off sports trivia, statistics, and inside dope about all the players. Before long, you'll be sitting right there in the catbird seat. Y'all tune in every Tuesday evening and get started on becoming one of the guys! And while you're at it, don't forget to give some business to our sponsor!"
"Hey, before you go... here's a question for 'ya: "How far is it from home plate to the nearest bookie joint at Ebbets Field?"
