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RFK Stadium
Yesterday we went to a Washington Nationals – Atlanta Braves game at RFK Stadium in Washington DC. The stadium was built in 1961 and is showing its age. This is the last year the Nationals will play...
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Beach Balls in Stadiums, An odd ritual
We were at the UCLA Football game and it was a bright sunny day so some people were knocking beach balls around. It is always an interesting exercise to watch and I asked an innocent question: “Who is...
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Drowning in Spit, or the death of Baseball
Baseball players spit. It is part of the ritual. They all used to chew tobacco so spitting was a requirement. Now it is part of the tradition and if it doesn’t change it will kill the game. Spitting...
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Why is the Boston baseball team called the Red Sox? Based on their uniforms in the World Series they seem to be the Red Sleeves. From what I can see none of them are wearing red socks but they are...
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Spring Training
Nurit and I went to a spring training game and saw the Royals beat the Diamondbacks at Tucson Electric Park. We had excellent seats in the shade It was our first spring training game ever and will...
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Stop Spitting in Baseball
We went to our third baseball game of the year on Saturday night and the Dodgers lost again. So far we are 0 – 3. Other than that it was a perfect evening it didn’t rain and the company, Lillian and...
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Making Dodger Lemonade
When life gives you lemons make lemonade. The announcement that Frank and Jamie McCourt are separated is lemons for a Dodger team that is struggling to beat the Phillies for the National League...
View ArticleMaxim October, 19, 2009
“I don’t like to be alone, but I do cherish the moments that I am alone with a good book.” Vin Scully Dodger Broadcaster
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$2.1 Billion Baseball Sign
The LA Dodgers were sold for 2.1 billion dollars this week. A billion dollars more than was expected and twice what a sports franchise has ever sold for. I’m calling it the DVR premium. Follow me on...
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Soccer in America
Today is the MLS Cup Finals or as most Americans call it: Sunday Simon (with a tip of the hat to Steven Colbert) The New England Revolution vs the Los Angeles Galaxy We will be there.
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