Tag: Q3 1941
Nation’s Capital Steals the Show: Baseball Boss Bucky Harris Returns to the Helm
Washington D.C. was abuzz on a crisp September 30, 1941, as President Clark Griffith announced the retention of Bucky Harris as manager of the Washington baseball club for his eighth consecutive season. Harris, a seasoned veteran of the game, had already clocked 18 years as a major league manager. This decision was met with excitement…
Railroad Stocks Run Red Hot, But Profiteers Get Their Hands Dirty
In the sweltering summer of 1941, the New York Stock Exchange was abuzz with activity as railroad shares made a strong showing, setting a new high mark for more than a year. But behind the scenes, a different kind of game was being played out – one of profiteering and insider trading. According to sources,…
