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By 1928 there were three major radio stations in town, WHK, WTAM, and WJAY. The stations offered a wide variety of programming including music, news, comedy shows, and a small amount of sports reporting. The sports programming at WTAM was handled by Tom “Red” Manning, the former public-address announcer at League Park. Manning used a four-foot megaphone at the ballpark to announce the lineups to the reporters in the press box. He had to tone down his voice a few decibels when behind the radio microphone.

Recreation and leisure time were important components of the 1920s lifestyle. The economy steamed ahead, with good jobs that were easy to locate. Both men and women had disposable incomes which allowed for the purchase of cars, radios, refrigerators, and a robust nightlife. Nightclubs were everywhere downtown, and dinner, dancing, and a bit of romance were there for the asking. Young people, many of them college educated, spent their money freely, which made Cleveland a genuine hot spot. Now it was time for baseball to return to the forefront.