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Reaction to Earl Weaver's death
Peter Angelos, Orioles managing partner "Earl Weaver stands alone as the greatest manager in the history of the Orioles organization and one of the greatest in the history of baseball. This is a sad day for everyone who knew him and for all Orioles...
Tags: New York Yankees, American League, Baseball, Folklore and Mythology, Adam Jones (baseball)
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IVBN honors long-time coach, pro pitcher
Sports WriterThe Imperial Valley Baseball Network will be inducting two new members into its Hall of Fame and honoring them with a dinner. The organization recognizes individuals who have “contributed in the development of baseball in our community,” said...Tags: Cleveland Indians, Baseball, Sports, Philadelphia Phillies, Vietnam War (1955-1975)
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Richard McWilliam dies at 59; CEO of trading card company Upper Deck
Richard McWilliam, hailed for revolutionizing the trading card and sports memorabilia industry as a co-founder and chief executive officer of Carlsbad-based Upper Deck Co., has died. He was 59. McWilliam died Saturday at his home in Rancho Santa Fe....
Tags: Heart Disease, Baseball, Yankee Stadium, The New York Times, Companies and Corporations
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The Hall truth: The change it must make
History, it has been said, is written by the winners. But sometimes, writers write history, and I’m hoping those with Hall of Fame ballots do that today. When the names of the newest inductees into the Baseball Hall of Fame are announced, I hope...
Tags: Disneyland Park, Baseball, Mike Piazza, Red Schoendienst, Ray Schalk
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For What It's Worth: January 11th
For What it’s Worth on this January 11--- Can you imagine how many steroid users there are in the NFL Hall of Fame? But it’s the sanctity of the Baseball Hall that seems to move us. Is it simply the numbers of the game? Growing up, I...
Tags: Baseball, Villanova Wildcats, Providence Friars, Sports, DePaul Blue Demons
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Talking up Thomas and Maddux while slapping down Sosa
So, I guess 12.5 percent of the Hall of Fame voters actually believed Sammy Sosa’s cockamamie Flintstones vitamins story. But 87.5 percent believe he cheated, and the voters kept him out and will forever. The amazing thing about the way the...
Tags: Roger Clemens, Baseball, Sports, Lou Gehrig, Mark McGwire
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Digest: Four Navy seniors invited to All-Star football games
Navy football Four seniors invited to All-Star games Navy seniors Brandon Turner, Gee Gee Greene, Tra'ves Bush and Keegan Wetzel have been invited to postseason All-Star games. Turner was invited to both the Casino Del Sol All-Star game on Jan. 11...Tags: Sports, University of Maryland Baltimore County, Maryland Terrapins, Atlantic Coast Conference, Sports Legends at Camden Yards
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Best coffee table books for the holidays
I hope your holiday gift-giving included some books, and if you're still looking, here are the best coffee-table books I've seen in the past month of so. These are the sort of photo- and graphic-rich editions that look great in a living room -- and that...
Tags: Entertainment, Skyfall (movie), Personal Weapon Control, Movies, George Lazenby
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Luck of the Irish
WASHINGTON -- Yet another reason to revere Calvin Coolidge is that he thought the Chicago Bears were a circus act. In the 1920s, professional football was small beer compared to the already big business of college football. Which today prospers partly...
Tags: Indiana University, Sports, Bowl Championship Series, Football, College Football
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Column: The luck of the Irish
WASHINGTON — Yet another reason to revere Calvin Coolidge is that he thought the Chicago Bears were a circus act. In the 1920s, professional football was small beer compared to the already big business of college football. Which today prospers...Tags: Indiana University, Sports, Bowl Championship Series, Football, College Football
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As Santa Anita meet opens, a look back at the racetrack's history
Santa Anita once ran a promotional campaign that should never have been abandoned. It teased and tickled and remains a message of pride for Southern California horse racing fans. "What do you open the day after Christmas?" The sport that spends much...Tags: Holidays, Baseball, Movies, Sports, Los Angeles Lakers
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WASHBURN FIRED, FOLES NAMED QB FOR REST OF SEASON
Eagles coach Andy Reid announced that Nick Foles would be the starting quarterback for the rest of the season. Also, the purge continues at the NovaCare Center, where defensive line coach Jim Washburn was fired this morning after the team returned from...
Tags: Philadelphia Eagles, Baseball, Mid-American Conference, Northern Illinois Huskies, Sports
Jan 19, 2013
|Story| Baltimore Sun
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Dec 18, 2012
|Column| Baltimore Sun
Dec 18, 2012
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Jan 7, 2013
|Column| Orlando Sentinel
Jan 6, 2013
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Dec 25, 2012
|Column| Los Angeles Times
Dec 3, 2012
|Story| Allentown Morning Call
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