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U. J. (Sport) Herrmann explained
A brief poetic tribute to U.
What happens
A brief poetic tribute to U. J. (Sport) Herrmann, manager of the Cort Theater in Chicago, celebrating his generous and sporty nature.
Key passages
“Of this party I beg to report That he is a regular sport. He’d give you his yacht Or whatever he’s got. (I’ll take two downstairs at the Cort.)”
I report that this man is a true sport; he would give you his yacht or anything he owns. (I'll take two seats downstairs at the Cort Theater.)
The poem praises Herrmann's generosity and ends with a playful request for tickets.