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A long overdue honor for Punkin Miller
Groller's CornerIf you know Punkin Miller, you know he doesn't like to be complimented. He'd rather have his team, his players be saluted, honored, recognized, etc. But if there's anyone who should be in the Blue Mountain League Baseball Hall of Fame, it's him. And... -
Did Topps turn down a deal on Maury Wills because he was such a bad prospect?
The Fabulous ForumBASEBALL URBAN LEGEND: Maury Wills was such a longshot to make it in the Major Leagues that Topps turned down the opportunity to sign him to a $5 baseball card contract. Maury Wills is a true Los Angeles Dodgers legend....... -
Scouting Notebook: Scout around and read this book on Alex Pompez
The Fabulous ForumA few weeks ago, I was sitting at Dodger Stadium doing research for another book, when Dodger coach Manny Mota came over to say hello to my interview subject. I told Mota I had just finished reading a new book...... -
Filmmakers behind George Plimpton documentary seek final funds in Kickstarter campaign
Jacket CopyA documentary about writer/editor George Plimpton, founder of the Paris Review and first-generation immersive journalist, is raising funds on Kickstarter.... -
Bill Plaschke: Kindness backstopped Jim Thome's run to 600 homers
The Fabulous ForumJim Thome: Kindness, integrity backstopped Jim Thome's run to 600 homers... -
Thome didn't miss a chance to credit Manuel
The Phillies FilesTwins DH Jim Thome has crossed paths with hundreds of people in the baseball world throughout his 21-year major league career. Only one, though, was worthy of being mentioned after he hit his 600th career home run Monday against the...... -
A Hollywood Riddle: Why do we always think current movies are worse than ever?
The Big PictureIn the middle of Woody Allen’s “Midnight in Paris,” Owen Wilson’s character finds himself mysteriously transported to the Paris of the 1920s, which is populated with a host of cultural icons, including Ernest Hemingway, F. Scott... -
Book Review: 'Stan Musial' by George Vecsey
Special to the Los Angeles TimesStan Musial An American Life George Vecsey Ballantine/ESPN Books: 397 pp., $26.00 Here is a theory I have: There are three kinds of baseball players — the Good, the Great and the Gods. In the first category is everybody who made it to the...Tags: 2010 Census, Bakersfield, Mickey Mantle, Roberto Clemente Jr., Reggie Jackson
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Adam Jones' amazing catch has the baseball world's attention
The star of Adam Jones has shimmered more often than not in his three-plus seasons in Baltimore, so it’s not like the baseball world is unaware of the kid's immense skill set. But his flashy over-the-shoulder catch during Wednesday’s 2-1 win...Tags: Baseball, Adam Jones (baseball), Seattle Mariners, Buck Showalter, Human Interest
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Budget ax swings: Michigan State Police to close 21 posts, one locally
BRIDGMAN — To save $21 million, Michigan's governor told state police to choose between buildings or bodies. Beginning October 1, 21 police posts will close for good, including the post in Bridgman.
Every morning, Michigan State Police Trooper...Tags: Job Layoffs, Layoffs and Downsizing, Michigan, Politics, Elections
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Take a tour of black history in your own backyard
tiffanya@herald-mail.comIn a region ripe with historic ties, families can honor the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. by taking a Washington County stay-cation. It's easy to seek traces of black history across the river to Harpers Ferry, W.Va., where John Brown led his...Tags: Black History, History, Maryland, Social Issues, Washington County (Maryland)
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BOOKS
The Institute for International Sport at the University of Rhode Island has selected three books as the Institute's third annual “2010 Sports Education Books of the Year.” One of the winners is “How Lucky You Can Be: The Story of Coach Don Meyer” by...Tags: Billiards, Snooker and Pool, Schools, Bodies of Water, U.S. Embassy, Bareback Rodeo
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