Chin To Cin Placemat

This "Chin To Chin" placemat was produced by Aatell & Jones Inc., of South Howard Street, Philadelphia. Aatelli & Jones was a manufacturer of custom and stock design tray covers, place mats, dollies, coasters, credit cards, drink lists, and other related products for hospitals, hotels, and restaurants.

The blank back, paper placemat, printed in blue-tone, depicts multiple images of a catcher and umpire, discussing a disagreement of the rules on a call. Scattered umpire calls throughout the placemat includes: Fair Ball, Strike 2, Triple play, foul tip, safe, balk, take your base, ball 2, foul ball, passed ball, double play, fair ball, stolen base, your out, wild pitch, passed ball, steal. The place mat also reads:

"Disagreeing with the umpire is a tradition as American baseball itself. The men in blue whose word is law on the diamond are accustomed to the catcalls and squawks of players and fans. They've been hearing it ever since the 1870's when they began making decisions for pay.

An umpire's life is not easy, even though he seems to work an average of only two hours a day, six months a year. Between 250 and 300 split-second decisions may be made during a game. As many as 40% of these decisions may be "close calls." And, by the time an action-packed game is over, the "ump" has more than earned his pay, and is soon back in the good graces of the players and fans.

Whether your favorite team wins or loses, baseball is more than a sport, more than just as game! To the young, it represents dreams for success, and to the young in heart it provides memories of all-time greats like the immortal Babe Ruth.

For youngsters, sand lot clubs develop a sense of teamwork and good sportsmanship. Yes, although we often disagree with the umpire's decisions, baseball is more than a game, because it constantly reminds players and fans alike of the fair-play so necessary in the development of good character."

The placemat has a "© 1959 AATELL & JONES INC. PHILA. MADE IN U.S.A." in the lower right corner. Another baseball themed placemat produced by Aatell & Jones is the "Baseballs Proud Heritage" Yankee Stadium placemat pictured below.

Aatell & Jones Inc. Phila. Restaurant Placemat

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