What were the mother's words of wisdom?
"Everything happens for the best,"
Where did he hitchhike?
Chicago
Why?
try for a job
Did he get one?
no
Did he try several places?
yes
Why did the kind lady think this might be the case?
he was inexperienced
Where did she tell him to go?
a small station
Where was his hometown?
Dixon
Did he go back there?
yes
How?
thumbed (hitchhiked)\
Was his father supportive?
yes
Where did he suggest?
Montgomery Ward
Did he land that position?
no
Where did he interview in Iowa?
WOC Radio
Did he get that job?
no
Why not?
they had already hired an announcer
What did Mac Arthur ask him to do?
cover an imaginary game
Was he rewarded with an opportunity?
yes
to do what?
cover Saturday's game
Did he regret not taking the job at Montgomery Ward?
no