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Wrestling is the Grossest Sport in the WorldDo you like rolling around on the floor with a smelly, sweaty guy? Neither do I.
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The Legend of Butt Crack JimmyMy move to New England was kicked off by a capable moving man.
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Why Society is to Blame for the Credit CrisisIt isn't republicans or democrats that caused the failure of lending institutions: it's the American people.
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Top 10 Worst Songs from the 1980sI'm not taking the obvious road of poking fun at New Kids on the Block or random one hit wonder hair bands. I'm talking only legitimate artists that people otherwise enjoy.
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Shoeless Joe's Sports Bar & Grille is a Fine Place to Eat and Watch a GameIf you are staying near O'Hare airport in Chicago, a restaurant you should eat at is Shoeless Joe's Bar and Grille.
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The Best Third Baseman Not in the Hall of Fame: Ron SantoAlong with Ernie Banks and Billy Williams, Ron Santo formed the base of a Cubs offense that never quite got over the hump and into the playoffs.
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Ten Do's and Don'ts of Wearing a Baseball CapFollow these ten rules and you won't be caught looking like a nerd when you sport headwear.
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Six Overlooked Baseball Movies from the 1980sThe 1980s was a great time for sports movies. The blockbusters are well known. Here a few fairly obscure baseball movies worth checking out.
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Ten Songs to Avoid Playing at Your Wedding ReceptionSome songs kill the mood. Some songs are overplayed. None of these songs should be allowed to be spun at your wedding reception.
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The Use of Music Montages in MoviesDirectors frequently employ music montages in feature length motion pictures. Sometimes they work and sometimes they don't.
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Best Shortstop Not in the Hall of Fame: Baseball's Alan TrammellAlan Trammell had a long and successful career. Unfortunately, shortstops who have appeared on the Major League Baseball scene since Trammell retired have overshadowed him.
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The Fall of the Sports Card IndustryNot so many years ago, a pack of sports cards cost 10 cents. Good luck finding a pack for less than $2 today.
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Game Used Memorabilia: Sacrilege or Not?Since 1997 the hobby industry has included game used memorabilia in sports cards. The practice leaves me with mixed feelings.
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How to Fix SportsCenterI love SportsCenter. It has gone downhill steadily. Its time for it to be fixed.
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Best Second Baseman Not in the Hall of Fame - Baseball's Lou WhitakerLou Whitaker was a great player in his day, but has gotten little consideration for Hall of Fame selection.
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Best First Baseman Not in the Hall of Fame - Steve GarveySteve Garvey's career was highly celebrated when he played. But he hasn't received much consderation for baseball's Hall of Fame.
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Best Catcher Not in the Hall of Fame: Baseball's Lance ParrishOf all the catchers not enshrined, a strong case can be made for Lance Parrish.
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How to Improve Baseball's All-Star Game: Add the Minor League Lifer GameBaseball's All-Star game has gone from a hotly contested competition to a lightly played, heavily promoted exhibition. Having players stuck in the minor leagues compete on a major league field would spice things up.
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Long Time Flame Thrower Goose Gossage Should Be in CooperstownThe Case for Goose Gossage's Hall of Fame candidacy.
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Curveball Specialist Bert Blyleven Belongs in CooperstownThe case for Bert Blyleven's induction into the Hall of Fame.
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If Convicted, Vick Should Go to JailFalcons quarterback Michael Vick has been indicted on charges that he was involved in illegal dog fighting activities. If he is found guilty, a jail sentence is justified.
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What to See and Do at King's Island in Cincinnati, OhioKing's Island has been a mainstay of the Cincinnati entertainment scene for 35 years.
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Crabill's in Urbana, OH Has Been a Local Favorite Since 1927Crabill's hamburgers have been a local delicacy since the roaring '20s. The small "slider" type hamburgers are both delicious and economically priced.
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The Day Pittsburgh Pirates' Rennie Stennett Went 7-7Rennie Stennett had a day for the ages on September 16, 1975 when he collected seven hits in seven at bats agains the Cubs.
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The Day Tippy Martinez Picked Off Three Batters in One InningA recap of the game of August 24, 1983 between the Toronto Blue Jays and Baltimore Orioles in which Orioles reliever Tippy Martinez picked off three runners in one inning.
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A Great Player Who Never Played in an All-Star Game: Philadelphia Phillies Player Garry MaddoxGarry Maddox was an outstanding fielder and a capable hitter. Yet, he never appeared in baseball's mid-Summer Classic.
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The Quirky Career of Frank ThomasFrank Thomas was one of the most feared hitters in the 1990s. Yet he was plagued by injuries and the reputation as a whiner.
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Jim Bouton: A Baseball OriginalJim Bouton was hanging onto his baseball career by his fingertips. Literally. The former flamethrower was throwing his knuckleball and his opinion around in 1969 when he kept a diary of the season. He has been in the spotlight ever since.
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Book Review: Rob Neyer's Big Book of Baseball BlundersRob Neyer tackles the famous and infamous mistakes made over the history of baseball with his typical wit an insight.
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Top 10 Players with High Strikeout to Home Run RatiosThis examines the players after World War II with the worst strikeout to home run ratio (K/HR).
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Top 10 Baseball Players Who Struck Out More Often Than They Reached BaseIt has been said that hitting a baseball is the hardest thing to do in sports. These guys proved it.
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Top 10 Late Round Surprises in the Amateur Baseball DraftThe Amateur Baseball Draft is held ever June. While many big name players are picked in the first round, some players who became quality major leaguers have lasted until the later rounds.
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Book Review: Catfish: My Life in Baseball by Catfish Hunter and Armen KeteyianJim "Catfish" Hunter went from small town North Carolina to the big city lights of New York City. Along the way he played on multiple World Series winners and gained election into baseball's Hall of Fame.
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Top 10 Things to Do in the Summer in Central Berkshire CountyBerkshire County is well known for its beauty and its fine arts. The list that follows are the author's favorite things to do in the central part of the county in the Summer..
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The Media's Treatment of Barry Bonds - Does Race Play a Factor in How Bonds is Perceived?Barry Bonds has for the most part been portrayed as a selfish jerk by the news media, even before the steroids. This piece takes a look at why that is the case.
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A Brief History of Baseball's Recent CommissionersNot since the 1950s has Major League Baseball had a fully capable person as commissioner. Each of the men who have held the job in that time frame have bungled various parts of the job.
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Top 10 Baseball Players Who Failed to Reach 100 Career HitsSome players have a mediocre career despite having one game in which they collect five hits.
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Milton Bradley's Career is at a CrossroadNobody questions that Milton Bradley has the talent. Will he keep healthy enough - both mentally and physically - to continue his baseball career.
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Top 10 Things to Do in the Summer in South Berkshire CountyBerkshire County is well known for its beauty and its fine arts. The list that follows are the author's favorite things to do in the southern part of the county in the Summer.