Book Review: Drama and Pride in the Gateway City
April 6, 2013 by Bob Hurte · Leave a Comment
When Mike Lynch asked whether any of his website contributors were interested in reading and writing a review of Drama and Pride in the Gateway City, I jumped at the chance. First off, I love to read, and read a lot. Second, I love baseball. Lastly, I have never been asked to give my opinion […]
Glory Days of the 50s and 60s
January 19, 2012 by Thad Mumau · 1 Comment
Oh, for the good old days when Major League Baseball meant two leagues, 16 teams and a playoff format spelled WORLD SERIES. That’s right … the best team in each league, best-of-seven, and Shazzam! Now, don’t get me wrong, I don’t go around talking about walking five miles to school in two feet of snow. […]
An Over-the-Shoulder Preview
October 24, 2010 by Ted Leavengood · 3 Comments
If it had been the Giants and the Yankees, the World Series would have had old world flavor and been a big television draw. Â The money lenders cannot win them all. Â Still, it will be an old fashioned World Series, one in which the very strong pitching of both teams will do much to decide […]
