Durocher

[ doo-roh-sher ]

/ dʊˈroʊ ʃər /

Leo ErnestThe Lip,1905–91, U.S. baseball player and manager.

QUIZZES

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Question 1 of 10

Which of the following words means “to travel or journey, especially to walk on foot”?

There is no indication that Brooklyn would have added Robinson but Triplett said Durocher wanted Jackie.
Playing Pinochle and Breaking Barriers With Jackie Robinson|Evan Weiner|March 30, 2014|DAILY BEAST
He took the prescription which Dr. Durocher had rapidly traced on a leaf of his pocketbook, mounted his horse, and departed.
Monsieur de Camors, Complete|Octave Feuillet
“We have pistols, too,” gruffly said one of the men who held Mr Durocher.
The Fatal Cord|Mayne Reid
If Miss Durocher will come with me upon deck, she can see our pursuer very plainly by aid of the telescope.
The Fatal Cord|Mayne Reid

Dr. Durocher had to obtain the aid of Camors to pass the new medicine through the clenched teeth of the unfortunate children.
Monsieur de Camors, Complete|Octave Feuillet
“Unhand that gentleman,” said Bowsprit, to two men who held the sick Mr Durocher prisoner.
The Fatal Cord|Mayne Reid