The Morning Bell: Friday, December 8, 2023
Today is … National Crossword Solvers Day
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The sixth class of the Ron Polk Ring of Honor was announced, with the induction ceremony set for April 6:
• Bobby Reed, 1988-90: The right-handed pitcher led the team in four different categories, including wins, earned run average, strikeouts and innings pitched. Reed also led the NCAA in ERA (1.09) during the 1988 season. Until the 2008 season, Reed held the record at MSU for consecutive scoreless innings (25.1) and games started (22). Lettered all three seasons, he earned multiple honors including Freshman All-American (1988), ABCA All-Region Second Team (1990), All-SEC Second Team (1988,90), 1988 SEC Academic Honor Roll, SEC All-Tournament Team (1990) and NCAA Regional All-Tournament Team (1989-90).
• Jim Ellis, 1979-present: A native of West Point, Miss., Ellis graduated from State in 1969 and began his broadcasting career under the tutelage of the iconic Jack Cristil. Known as "The Voice of the Diamond Dawgs," he's broadcasted 31 NCAA Regional appearances, seven SEC Tournament titles, five SEC championships, 10 trips to the College World Series and a national championship. A four-time Outstanding Broadcaster in Mississippi award winner, he now announces the Diamond Dawgs alongside Bulldog legend Ron Polk.
C.S. "Buddy" Myer, 1922-24: The infielder played for the, at the time, Mississippi A&M Maroons in the early 1920s. Hit what is believed to be the first grand slam in program history to give his team a 6-4 win over Ole Miss. Spent most of his career with the Washington Senators. He led the team in fielding in 1931 and 1938, won the American League batting crown in 1935 and batted over .300 nine times in his 17 seasons. Myer ended his Major League Baseball career in 1941 collecting 7,038 at bats, a .303 batting average, .389 on-base percentage, .406 slugging percentage and 38 home runs. Myer was a two-time all-star (1935,1937) and led the league in stolen bases in 1928.
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"“Wouldn't it be nice if everyone here made a difference in someone's life tomorrow just by the way you talked to them or treated them. I try to make a difference. Sometimes I fail." — Ron Polk
