Monday, September 18, 2023

September 18, 1873: The Panic of 1873

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Drawing of a bank run during the Panic September 18, 1873, 150 years ago:  The American stock market begins a tailspin that becomes known as...
Friday, September 15, 2023

September 15, 1963: The Alou Brothers Game

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Left to right: Matty, Felipe and  Jesús  Alou September 15, 1963, 60 years ago:   For the 1st time, a major league outfield is made up entir...

Taking 3 of 4 In Boston Can't Expunge Cashman's Reverse Midas Touch

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Ordinarily, I'd be thrilled to take 3 out of 4 from the Red Sox at Fenway Park. Nothing like beating The Scum. However, with both the Ya...
Thursday, September 14, 2023

September 14, 1923: Jack Dempsey vs. Luis Firpo

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September 14, 1923, 100 years ago:  A fight for the Heavyweight Championship of the World is held at the Polo Grounds in New York. It is one...
Monday, September 11, 2023

Yankees Hitless for 10 Innings, Win In 13th

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There are bad days, and then there are truly bad days. Today is September 11, the anniversary of one of the truly bad days in American histo...
Friday, September 8, 2023

September 8, 1998: Mark McGwire Hits His 62nd Home Run

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September 8, 1998, 25 years ago:  The St. Louis Cardinals beat their arch-rivals, the Chicago Cubs, 6-3 at Busch Memorial Stadium in St. Lou...

September 8, 1973: "Super Friends" Premieres

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Left to right: Wonder Dog, Aquaman, Robin, Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, Wendy and Marvin. Note the early '70s bell-bottom pants on bo...