June 18, 1901: Dear Diary, The starting shortstop for the Reds was injured so the Reds called me up from the Rompers to play for them. I played one of my best games ever. At shortstop I was flawless and at bat I collected 3 hits. Most of the people I play with are about 5 to 10 years older than me but its still fun. The team said I would be their starting shortstop and never have to play for the Rompers again.

August 10, 1905: Dear Diary, I just arrived in Royston, Georgia to hear that father was dead from a shotgun blast and mother is facing arrest for involuntary manslaughter. I am in a state ... Showed first 120 words of 1060 Size (words) ...

... Continuing with another 115 out of 1060 Size (words) ... Also, three months ago Charlotte divorced me. This was a big shock for me. I think she divorced me because I never spent any time with her. The five kids we had that she had to take care of could also have been a reason why she divorced me.

July 17, 1961: Dear Diary, My health is gone. I'm going to die anytime now. I am in the hospital right now at 8:32 A.M. I don't even remember why I came here. My first wife, Charlotte and our 3 living children are supposed to see me sometime today. Everyone in baseball says they are ...Essay still continues 100 more words...