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Bibliography for Dick Donovan
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BOOKS

» The Go-Go Chicago White Sox by Condon, Dave

Hardbound Book (New York: Coward-McCann, Inc., 1960) -- 220 pages
» Notes: Foreword By Bill Veeck
Stats: Rosters Photos: bw:(throughout) Indexed? n Bibliography? n
Named people: Veeck, Bill; Lopez, Al; Pierce, Billy; Fox, Nellie; Aparicio, Luis; Landis, Jim; Donovan, Dick; Shaw, Bob; Wynn, Early; Smith, Al; Rivera, Jim; Comiskey, Chuck; Lane, Frank; Comiskey, Charles; Lollar, Sherman
Topics: Chicago White Sox; 1959; Owners; Managers; Executives; Pennant races; World Series; History; Black Sox Scandal
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BOOK SECTIONS

» Dick Donovan: Comeback Story by Greene, Lee

Book Section from Baseball Stars of 1962 -- p. 144, 9 page(s)
New York: Pyramid Books, 1962
Stats: Player Career Stats Photos: n
Bibliography? n Footnotes/Sourcenotes? n
Named people: Donovan, Dick
Topics: Biographies

» Dick Donovan by Kamm, Herb

Book Section from Baseball's Greatest Players Today -- p. 113, 8 page(s)
New York: Franklin Watts, Inc., 1963
Stats: n Photos: n
Bibliography? n Footnotes/Sourcenotes? n
Named people: Donovan, Dick
Topics: Profiles

» Dick Donovan: Spunky Vet by Greene, Lee

Book Section from Baseball Stars of 1963 -- p. 143, 7 page(s)
New York: Pyramid Books, 1963
Stats: Player Career Stats Photos: n
Bibliography? n Footnotes/Sourcenotes? n
Named people: Donovan, Dick
Topics: Profiles

» Dick Donovan by Kamm, Herb

Book Section from Baseball's Greatest Players Today -- p. 113, 8 page(s)
New York: Franklin Watts, 1963
Stats: n Photos: n
Bibliography? n Footnotes/Sourcenotes? n
Named people: Donovan, Dick
Topics: Biographies

» Dick Donovan: He Wouldn't Give Up the Ball by Vanderberg, Bob

Book Section from Sox - From Lane and Fain to Zisk and Fisk -- p. 169, 6 page(s)
Chicago: Chicago Review Press, 1982
Stats: n Photos: bw:(1)
Bibliography? n Footnotes/Sourcenotes? n
Named people: Donovan, Dick
Topics: Chicago White Sox; Profiles
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ARTICLES

» Donovan Blanks Foes in Vote By Tribe's Scribes by Lebovitz, Hal

Article in The Sporting News
November 17, 1962 (Vol. 154, Issue 17) -- p. 16, 1 page(s)
Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: bw:(1)
Named people: Donovan, Dick
Topics: Profiles; Awards; 1962; Cleveland Indians; Statistics

» Mound Whizzers Cast Bright Light On Nats' Chances by Povich, Shirley

Article in The Sporting News
April 26, 1961 (Vol. 151, Issue 14) -- p. 25, 1 page(s)
Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: bw:(1)
Named people: Donovan, Dick; Daniels, Bennie; McClain, Joe
Topics: Washington Senators; Pitching Rotations; Transactions

» Mound Doscards Firing Bullets as Capital Curvers by Povich, Shirley

Article in The Sporting News
May 10, 1961 (Vol. 151, Issue 16) -- p. 2, 1 page(s)
Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: bw:(1)
Named people: Donovan, Dick; McClain, Joe; Vernon, Mickey
Topics: Washington Senators; Expansion Teams; Pitching Staffs

» Feeble Senator Swingers Feeding Hurler Donovan On Skimpy Diet by Povich, Shirley

Article in The Sporting News
May 3, 1961 (Vol. 151, Issue 15) -- p. 16, 1 page(s)
Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: bw:(1)
Named people: Donovan, Dick; Vernon, Mickey
Topics: Profiles; Run Support; Washington Senators

» Baseball: Split Personality

Articles in Newsweek
June 4, 1962 (Vol. 59, Issue 23) -- p. 87, 2 page(s)
Column/Series Name: Sports
Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: bw:(1)
Named people: Donovan, Dick
Topics: Profiles

» "When You Play Baseball, Wear a Good Supporter"

Article in Senior Scholastic
May 17, 1956 (Vol. 68, Issue 15) -- p. 38, 1 page(s)
Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: bw:(1)
Named people: Donovan, Dick
Topics: Profiles; Endorsements; Equipment; Bike Athletic Supporters (product)

» Ace Donovan Slams Brakes On Nat Skid by Povich, Shirley

Article in The Sporting News
June 28, 1961 (Vol. 151, Issue 23) -- p. 17, 1 page(s)
Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: bw:(1)
Named people: Donovan, Dick; O'Connell, Danny
Topics: Washington Senators; Slumps

» Kutyna Chucks Role as Reliever, Shines in Nat Starting Job by Povich, Shirley

Article in The Sporting News
August 9, 1961 (Vol. 152, Issue 3) -- p. 24, 1 page(s)
Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: bw:(1)
Named people: Donovan, Dick; Kutyna, Marty; Vernon, Mickey
Topics: Profiles; Veterans; Leadership; Run Support; Washington Senators

» Dick Donovan by Addie, Bob

Article in The Sporting News
August 9, 1961 (Vol. 152, Issue 3) -- p. 27, 1 page(s)
Column/Series Name: Hats Off...!
Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: bw:(1)
Named people: Donovan, Dick; Vernon, Mickey
Topics: Profiles; Veterans; Grooves

» Donovan's Down...Donovan's Up; Fifteen Years of Fame One Moment and Frustration the Next Have Left An Imprint On Dick. He Can Be a Complex, the Writer Says, as a Chinese Tapestry by Grady, Sandy

Article in Sport
November, 1962 (Vol. 34, Issue 5) -- p. 38, 6 page(s)
Stats: Player Season Stats Photos/Illustrations: bw:(2)
Named people: Donovan, Dick
Topics: Profiles; Slumps; Improvement; Motivation; Team Changes

» 'Luck of Irish' Backfires

Article in The Sporting News
June 7, 1961 (Vol. 151, Issue 20) -- p. 31, 1 page(s)
Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: n
Named people: Donovan, Dick
Topics: Profiles; Losing Streaks; Slow Starts

» Grab-Bag Hurler Donovan Runs Off With ERA Honors by Povich, Shirley

Article in The Sporting News
October 4, 1961 (Vol. 152, Issue 11) -- p. 32, 1 page(s)
Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: bw:(1)
Named people: Donovan, Dick
Topics: Profiles; League Leaders; Earned Run Average

» Nats' Nifty Twirlers Slam Door On Surprised Rivals by Povich, Shirley

Article in The Sporting News
May 10, 1961 (Vol. 151, Issue 16) -- p. 13, 2 page(s)
Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: bw:(1)
Named people: Sisler, Dave; Donovan, Dick; Doherty, Ed
Topics: Washington Senators; Pitching Staffs; Expansion Teams; Fast Starts

» Tommy John: He's Not Ready To Collect His Pension, Yet by Heyman, Brian

Article in Baseball Digest
May, 1988 (Vol. 47, Issue 5) -- p. 57, 4 page(s)
Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: bw:(1)
Named people: John, Tommy; Donovan, Dick; Lopez, Al
Topics: Profiles; Injuries; Tommy John Surgery; Comebacks; Age

» Bennie Daniels Surprise Whiz of Nat Hill Staff by Addie, Bob

Article in The Sporting News
August 23, 1961 (Vol. 152, Issue 5) -- p. 38, 1 page(s)
Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: bw:(1)
Named people: Daniels, Benny; Donovan, Dick
Topics: Profiles; Grooves; Washington Senators
Article in Sports Illustrated
June 2, 1958 (Vol. 8, Issue 22) -- p. 6, 1 page(s)
Column/Series Name: X-Ray
Stats: Player Season Stats Photos/Illustrations: n
Named people: Pierce, Billy; Donovan, Dick
Topics: Statistics; Evaluations; 1958

» Hustling New Nats Rate Fans' Salute Despite Bumpy Getaway by Povich, Shirley

Article in The Sporting News
April 19, 1961 (Vol. 151, Issue 13) -- p. 19, 1 page(s)
Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: n
Named people: Vernon, Mickey; Donovan, Dick; Long, Dale
Topics: Washington Senators; Hustle; Popularity; Attitude

» Pascual, Donovan Led A.L. Slab Stars by McDonough, Pat

Article in The Sporting News
November 3, 1962 (Vol. 154, Issue 15) -- p. 25, 1 page(s)
Stats: Player Season Stats Photos/Illustrations: bw:(1)
Named people: Pascual, Camilo; Donovan, Dick; Drysdale, Don
Topics: Pitchers; League Leaders; 1962; Statistics

» Keep Your Eye On the Castoffs by Linn, Edward

Article in American Magazine
April, 1956 (Vol. 161, Issue 4) -- p. 34, 4 page(s)
Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: bw:(2)
Named people: Byrne, Tommy; Klaus, Billy; Donovan, Dick; Fox, Nellie
Topics: Profiles; Bat Boys; Cleveland Indians; Teammate Relations; Education; Anecdotes
Article in Sports Illustrated
June 17, 1957 (Vol. 6, Issue 24) -- p. 7, 1 page(s)
Column/Series Name: Baseball X-Ray
Stats: Player Season Stats Photos/Illustrations: bw:(1)
Named people: Pierce, Billy; Bunning, Jim; Donovan, Dick
Topics: Statistics; Evaluations; 1957

» Mick 'Wouldn't Want Mark If It Was Set in 155 Games' by Hurwitz, Hy

Article in The Sporting News
August 9, 1961 (Vol. 152, Issue 3) -- p. 4, 1 page(s)
Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: bw:(1)
Named people: Mantle, Mickey; Musial, Stan; Donovan, Dick; Roseboro, John; Cash, Norm; Spahn, Warren; Sievers, Roy; Kaline, Al; Gentile, Jim; Stuart, Dick; Bolling, Frank; Berra, Yogi; Maris, Roger; Ford, Whitey; Banks, Ernie
Topics: Commissioner's' Office; Home Runs; Single Season Records; Rules; Evaluations

» Mystique of Longball Grips Major League Players, Fans by Noble, Marty

Article in Baseball Digest
February, 1993 (Vol. 52, Issue 2) -- p. 67, 5 page(s)
Stats: Miscellaneous Stats Photos/Illustrations: bw:(1); Graphs/Charts:(1)
Named people: Mantle, Mickey; Howard, Frank; Strawberry, Darryl; McCovey, Willie; Stargell, Willie; Kingman, Dave; Williams, Billy; Stobbs, Chuck; Ramos, Pedro; Fischer, Bill; Birrer, Babe; Kretlow, Lou; Donovan, Dick; Ford, Whitey; Clark, Jack
Topics: Tape Measure Home Runs; Power Hitters

» Nats Popping Buttons Over Hill Dazzlers by Povich, Shirley

Article in The Sporting News
May 24, 1961 (Vol. 151, Issue 18) -- p. 15, 1 page(s)
Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: bw:(1)
Named people: Vernon, Mickey; Sturdivant, Tom; Burnside, Pete; Donovan, Dick
Topics: Washington Senators; Pitching Staffs; Fast Starts

» The Control Pitchers by Roth, Allan

Article in Sport
June, 1958 (Vol. 25, Issue 6) -- p. 82, 1 page(s)
Column/Series Name: Statistics Tell the Story
Stats: Miscellaneous Stats Photos/Illustrations: Graphs/Charts:(1)
Named people: Roberts, Robin; Newcombe, Don; Staley, Gerry; Donovan, Dick; Haddix, Harvey; Spahn, Warren
Topics: Statistics; Control Pitchers; Statistical Leaders

» Sky-Riding Nats Thrilled By Jet Hop To L.A. by Addie, Bob

Article in The Sporting News
May 31, 1961 (Vol. 151, Issue 19) -- p. 12, 1 page(s)
Column/Series Name: Bob Addie's Atoms
Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: Illus(bw):(1)
Named people: Woodling, Gene; Hudson, Sid; Vernon, Mickey; Donovan, Dick
Topics: Washington Senators; Flying; Attitude

» What They Say in the Dugout About: the White Sox by Richman, Milton; and Arthur Richman

Article in Sport
July, 1958 (Vol. 26, Issue 1) -- p. 20, 1 page(s)
Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: c:(1); bw:(3)
Named people: Fox, Nellie; Lopez, Al; Wynn, Early; Aparicio, Luis; Moore, Ray; Donovan, Dick; Rivera, Jim; Smith, Al; Minoso, Minnie; Doby, Larry; Pierce, Billy; Keegan, Bob; Phillips, Bubba; Lollar, Sherm; Francona, Tito; Landis, Jim; Battey, Earl; Torgeson, Earl; Cal
Topics: Chicago White Sox; 1958; Key Players; Owners

» The Winning Pitchers by Roth, Allan

Article in Sport
April, 1958 (Vol. 25, Issue 4) -- p. 76, 1 page(s)
Column/Series Name: Statistics Tell the Story
Stats: Miscellaneous Stats Photos/Illustrations: bw:(1); Graphs/Charts:(1)
Named people: Ford, Whitey; Newcombe, Don; Labine, Clem; Erskine, Carl; Grim, Bob; Maglie, Sal; Buhl, Bob; Donovan, Dick; Sturdivant, Tom;
Topics: Pitching; Winning Percentages; Statistical Leaders; All-Time Leaders

» Some ERA Champions Had a Tough Time Winning Games by Surdam, David

Article in Baseball Digest
February, 1988 (Vol. 47, Issue 2) -- p. 48, 2 page(s)
Stats: Miscellaneous Stats Photos/Illustrations: bw:(1); Graphs/Charts:(1)
Named people: Ryan, Nolan; Siever, Ed; Walsh, Ed; Coveleski, Stan; Grove, Lefty; Luque, Dolf; Koslo, Dave; Miller, Stu; Donovan, Dick; Segui, Diego
Topics: Pitchers; Earned Run Average; Statistical Leaders; Won-Lost Records; Losing Pitchers

» Only Three Repeaters On A.L. Glitter Team...Mantle, Richardson and Brooks Robinson Retain Berths: Tresh, Terry Boost Yanks' Total To Four by Spink, C.C. Johnson

Article in The Sporting News
November 3, 1962 (Vol. 154, Issue 15) -- p. 4, 2 page(s)
Stats: Player Season Stats Photos/Illustrations: bw:(1)
Named people: Mantle, Mickey; Kaline, Al; Wagner, Leon; Robinson, Brooks; Tresh, Tom; Richardson, Bobby; Siebern, Norm; Terry, Ralph; Donovan, Dick; Battey, Earl
Topics: Awards; 1962; Surveys; Baseball Writers Association of America; American League
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