When I was a kid I threw like a girl, and back then, no one thought you could teach a girl how to throw correctly. I played second because second to first was about as far as I could throw, but I hated the ball coming to me- very Chuck Knobloch of me I know. Thankfully, now coaches know better and everyone works harder to help girls get interested and stay interested in sports.

This weeks Tuesday Trivia sponsor, GoGoSportsgirls.com have created a series of dolls aimed at girls age 4-12 that promote healthy, athletic lifestyles. The dolls are made by Dream Big Toy Company who donates a portion of profits from the sale of the the “Girls” to organizations that encourage girls to particpate in physical activity and develop healthy lifestyles. The Girls come in a variety of styles representing different sports, including basketball, golf, tennis and gymastics. Of course don’t hesitate to check out the full line. Today, though, GoGo SportsGirls.com is giving away a “Sam the softball girl” to this week’s Tuesday Trivia winner. Simply leave your answer in the comment box below to receive this prize. If you previously won a GoGo Sports Girl, you are not eligible for this prize.

Because of the new law requiring bloggers to tell you why we are promoting the product, I have to say we are receiving no compensation for the telling you about Go! Go! SportsGirls, other than the prize donated to the winner. It’s just a fresh approach to the world of dolls that I wish I had when I was a girl.

Here is a photo of Sam:

Sam from GoGoSportsGirls.com

Today’s Question: “Take Me Out to the Ballgame”, the song sung during the 7th inning stretch of most ballgames in this country is about a young woman who doesn’t want to go to the movies (or to Coney Island depending on the version) but wants her beau to take her to a game.  She is a true fan of her starting 9- something I don’t think was expected back in 1908.  Who wrote the song?

(I am reprinting the 1908 lyrics- perhaps one of these days I will get around to reprinting the 1927 revised lyrics as well.)

Katie Casey was base ball mad.
Had the fever and had it bad;
Just to root for the home town crew,
Ev’ry sou Katie blew.
On a Saturday, her young beau
Called to see if she’d like to go,
To see a show but Miss Kate said,
“No, I’ll tell you what you can do.”

“Take me out to the ball game,
Take me out with the crowd.
Buy me some peanuts and cracker jack,
I don’t care if I never get back,
Let me root, root, root for the home team,
If they don’t win it’s a shame.
For it’s one, two, three strikes, you’re out,
At the old ball game.”

Katie Casey saw all the games,
Knew the players by their first names;
Told the umpire he was wrong,
All along good and strong.
When the score was just two to two,
Katie Casey knew what to do,
Just to cheer up the boys she knew,
She made the gang sing this song:

“Take me out to the ball game,
Take me out with the crowd.
Buy me some peanuts and cracker jack,
I don’t care if I never get back,
Let me root, root, root for the home team,
If they don’t win it’s a shame.
For it’s one, two, three strikes, you’re out,
At the old ball game.”