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March 12, 1979
Short at short may describe the 79 White Sox, who are giving rookie Harry Chappas—5'3" or 5'5", depending on who's doing the measuring—a shot at the job. Larry Keith reports on the rook with the tallest challenge and other newcomers.
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March 12, 1979

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Short at short may describe the 79 White Sox, who are giving rookie Harry Chappas—5'3" or 5'5", depending on who's doing the measuring—a shot at the job. Larry Keith reports on the rook with the tallest challenge and other newcomers.

For 55 years, questions have persisted about the fight between Mike McTigue and Battling Siki for the world light heavyweight title. At last an old film reveals what really happened on that fateful St. Patrick's Day in Dublin. By Robert Cantwell.

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