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Story April 24, 1940

Atlanta Daily World

Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia

What is this article about?

Baseball star Bob Feller gives a signed baseball to 8-year-old Paul Hauschulz, Jr., hospitalized in Cleveland with severe infections including spinal meningitis. The gesture, following Feller's no-hit game broadcast, revives the boy's spirits and aids his certain recovery.

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Bob Helps To Save A Life

No hit Bob Feller presents a baseball to very sick Paul Hauschulz, Jr., 8, and it probably will help save little Paul's life. Feller, you see, is Paul's hero. The boy has been in serious condition in Cleveland hospital. He was stricken with a throat infection, then a mastoid infection and finally spinal meningitis. Paul received a new enthusiasm, a new lease on life when he listened to a radio account of Feller pitching a no-hit game for Cleveland. This is expected to make Paul's recovery certain.

What sub-type of article is it?

Heroic Act Personal Triumph

What themes does it cover?

Bravery Heroism Recovery Triumph

What keywords are associated?

Bob Feller Paul Hauschulz Baseball Gift Child Illness Meningitis Recovery Cleveland Hospital No Hit Game

What entities or persons were involved?

Bob Feller Paul Hauschulz, Jr.

Where did it happen?

Cleveland Hospital

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Key Persons

Bob Feller Paul Hauschulz, Jr.

Location

Cleveland Hospital

Story Details

Bob Feller presents a baseball to 8-year-old Paul Hauschulz, Jr., who is seriously ill with throat infection, mastoid infection, and spinal meningitis in a Cleveland hospital. Inspired by a radio account of Feller's no-hit game, the gift gives Paul new enthusiasm and ensures his recovery.

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