sentences:  Born in Alton, Rhode Island, Soar later moved to Pawtucket, attending Pawtucket Senior High School (currently William E. Tolman High School) and Providence College.After being named to the "Little All-American" team, he left college to play semi-pro baseball and pro football, playing for the Boston Shamrocks in 1936.He served in the Army during World War II, and his officiating in a baseball game drew the attention of Philadelphia Athletics manager Connie Mack, who recommended him for an umpiring career.