Monday, August 30 through Sunday, September 5, 2021
Issue No. 396
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San Francisco Giant Donovan Solano connects for a two run homer in the eighth inning at the Oakland Coliseum on Sunday, August 22, 2021. Final score: Giants 2, A's 1 |
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The Gods of Baseball are with the Giants
By Amaury Pi-Gonzalez
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OAKLAND – I was the Spanish play-by-play man for the San Francisco Giants back in June 1997. I called that very first interleague game from what was then The Ballpark at Arlington, Texas, and the Giants won that historic game. Later MLB re-structured their format to make this a “regional affair,” i.e, A’s vs. Giants, Yankees vs. Mets, Cubs vs. White Sox, Dodgers vs. Angels. It has been a great success when the teams play in the same area, in the case of New York and Chicago within their own city limits. It is no different here in the Bay Area.
The A’s and Giants concluded their last head-to-head series of the season. The Giants beat the A’s in June, taking two out of the three games at Oracle Park and the Giants repeated the doses, beating the A’s at Oakland in two of the three games. If you watch enough baseball in your life, you know when there is something going on, where a team can’t make much wrong.
The only way we would see these two Bay Area teams again this year would be another World Series, like 1989, but hopefully with no earthquake in the middle. I can never forget 1989, and especially that World Series as I was broadcasting A’s radio from an auxiliary box almost next to the roof at Candlestick Park during that October 17, around 5:05 p.m., and how the Athletics were better than the Giants, before and after that strong Loma Prieta earthquake.
The San Francisco Giants are the biggest surprise of the 2021 season. Nobody could have predicted this type of season for a team. Their front office never mentioned the R word, “rebuilding,” because that word signifies losing for a while until you can win again and is not popular with your fan base.
Rebuilding never sells tickets, especially in the Bay Area. As simple as that. Their three veterans (all in the infield) Buster Posey, Brandon Belt, and Brandon Crawford visited Ponce de Leon Fountain of Youth in the off-season. Crawford is having one of his best years at the plate, where he had struggled in recent years -- his glove has never been an issue.
An assortment of journeymen and young players have combined to provide Giants fans with an unexpected thrill of a winning season, on the way to 100 victories. How far the Giants will go this season nobody knows. The Dodgers have more injuries than a Vietnam U.S. Army battalion in 1966 yet they are right there. But there is no doubt who is the Manager of the Year and Executive of the Year in the National League.
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Lamonte Wade Jr. came off the bench and hit a two run home run against A’s closer Lou Trivino in the top of the ninth as the Giants
beat the A’s, 6-5.
The Oakland Athletics are not a surprise. They were picked to either win the division again or contend with the Houston Astros again, and that is exactly what is happening.
The A’s brain-power made some very good strategic trades before the deadline, acquiring Starling Márte, Yan Gomes, Josh Harrison and Andrew Chafin. The four made an instant impact with Bob Melvin's ballclub. Especially the veteran Márte, who is leading off at the top with 39 stolen bases in baseball this year. He came at the moment they needed that infusion of talent, especially after center fielder Ramón Laureano was suspended for 80 games for the use of PEDs.
With the situation of the wild card nowadays figuring big during the last six weeks of a season, right now the hot Yankees have kidnapped that first wild card spot and put the Athletics in a precarious situation as they might have to fight on two fronts, trying to catch Houston for the division and having the troops to survive the Wild Card assault. Boston is right behind the A’s. The teams are fighting for the two wild card spots. Melvin says he doesn’t worry about the other teams, and he should not. He is correct; he is managing one team, which is his responsibility.
As far as the Giants protection from the Gods of Baseball, during the last two games which they won, manager Gabe Kapler used a pinch hitter and they both delivered the winning blow. On Saturday, Lamonte Wade Jr. came off the bench and hit a two run home run against A’s closer Lou Trivino in the top of the ninth as they beat the A’s, 6-5.
On Sunday the A’s were winning the game, 1-0, until the eighth inning, when Kapler used his magic wand again and sent Donovan Solano to the plate as a pinch-hitter. Seconds later Solano hit a home run to left field with a runner on for the final 2-1 win. Every move the Giants manager made worked.
Whatever the last month and a half of the season has in store for us will be fascinating for these two Bay Area rivals. Over 100,000 people paid to see the A’s host the Giants at the Oakland Coliseum.
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Amaury Pi Gonzalez is Vice President of the Major League Baseball Hispanic Heritage Hall of Fame Museum and does News and Commentary at http://www.sportsradioservice.com
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Letters to the Editor
Spectators Have Become Focus Groups
Based on recent articles and snippets I have read, attendance at sports events comes with an involuntary waiver of all rights to privacy. Forget the Game and the Athletes. It's all about YOUR behavior as you focus on your hot dog and beverage.
"Crowd intelligence" and analytics are all the rage. What you eat, what you watch on the court or on the monitors, your WI-FI, when you enter and leave and all your activities in between.
"Computer vision platforms" will be the norm soon in every arena or stadium, college or professional venue. Why? To monitor "fan engagement" for the benefit of sponsors.
I'm sure they appreciate your participation.
J.D. Monkman
South San Francisco
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Contents
Columns
Hardly Trivial by T. Buff
Games
Oakland A's 2, New York Yankees 8
Oakland A's 1, Seattle Mariners 5
Oakland Roots 3, Tacoma Defiance 1
San Francisco 49ers 34, Las Vegas Raiders 10
San Jose State Spartans 45, Southern Utah Thunderbirds 14
Features
The Gods of Baseball are with the Giants, by Amaury Pi-Gonzalez
Bayville Brothers Head for Sitka, AK
Organizations
San Jose Earthquakes
WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca
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San Francisco 49ers 34
Las Vegas Raiders 10
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San Francisco quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo started Sunday's game against the Las Vegas Raiders but departed after a short stint in which he rotated snaps with first round draft pick Trey Lance. But he didn't exit without some 49er fans holding their collective breaths as he dove in for a score from the 1-yard-line, making contact with Raiders defenders. Garoppolo popped up and seemed unfazed. Jimmy G. completed 4 of 7 passes for 64 yards to go with two runs. The 49ers season opens on September 12 in Detroit as they square off against the Lions at 10 a.m. on FOX, KGO 810 AM and 107.7 FM “The Bone." |
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Oakland A's 2
New York Yankees 8
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Starting pitcher Sean Manaea surrendered three home runs as the New York Yankees defeated the Oakland Athletics, 8-2, at RingCentral Coliseum on Friday, August 27. Caption and photo by Darren Yamashita.
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First baseman Matt Olson drove in a run in the seventh inning with Starling Marte also scoring on the play after an error. Caption and photo
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Oakland A's 1
Seattle Mariners 5
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Oakland Athletics center fielder Starling Marte went 1-for-4 and scored the team's lone run in the A's 5-1 defeat to the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday, August 24th at RingCentral Coliseum. Caption and photo
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49ers, A's & Giants Schedules |
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Catchin' Up with Lamonte Wade Jr.
Hear about Wade's ping pong robot, his favorite character on The Office, and his ranking on NBA 2k.
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Who do you want to see in the 2022 Athletics
Hall of Fame?
Before today's game, we inducted our 2021 Hall of Fame class, featuring 10 members of the Philadelphia A's.
We're excited to announce the class of 2022: Sal Bando, Eric Chavez, Joe Rudi, Keith Lieppman, and Steve Vucinich, plus one additional player voted in by a committee of front office personnel, living A's Hall of Famers, the media, and you, the fans.
Make your vote count and help us induct the final member of the 2022 class of the Athletics Hall of Fame.
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August 24, 2021; Oakland, CA; A fan sits in the upper deck during the second inning of the game between the Oakland Athletics and the Seattle Mariners at RingCentral Coliseum. Caption and photo by Darren Yamashita.
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Ebobisse (left) is one of two players honored after scoring his first goal
for San Jose on Friday
Three Earthquakes Named to MLS Team of the Week
Ebobisse, Abecasis, Almeyda all receive honor
SAN JOSE, Calif. - Three members of the San Jose Earthquakes have been named to Major League Soccer's Team of the Week for Week 21: forward Jeremy Ebobisse , defender Luciano Abecasis, and head coach Matias Almeyda. San Jose defeated the LA Galaxy 2-1 in the California Clasico rivalry match on Friday night.
Ebobisse, 24, scored San Jose's first goal in Friday's victory over the LA Galaxy. It marked his first goal for San Jose after joining the team via trade earlier this month. The Team of the Week selection is his second this season, after receiving the honor in Week 13 while with the Portland Timbers.
Abecasis, 31, started and played 73 minutes on Friday night, helping hold LA's high-scoring offense to one goal and tallying an assist on Ebobisse's score.
Almeyda has guided his team to a 10-match unbeaten run, the longest active streak in MLS. The 2-1 victory over LA on Friday propelled the Quakes above the playoff line and into seventh place in the Western Conference.
MLS Team of the Week - Week 21
F - Adam Buksa (NE), Jeremy Ebobisse (SJ)
M - Marcelino Moreno (ATL), Rodolfo Pizarro (MIA), Ryan Gauld (VAN), Mark-Anthony Kaye (COL), Diego Fagundez (ATX)
D - Leandro Gonzalez Pirez (MIA), Xavier Arreaga (SEA), Antonio Carlos (ORL)
GK - Tim Melia (SKC)
Coach - Matias Almeyda (SJ)
Bench - Maxime Crepeau (VAN), Nkosi Tafari (DAL), Luciano Abecasis (SJ), Joao Paulo (SEA), Quinn Sullivan (PHI), Tajon Buchanan (NE), Sebastian Driussi (ATX)
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San Jose State Spartans 45
Southern Utah Thunderbirds 14
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San José State tight end Derrick Deese, Jr. (#87) celebrates his touchdown with wide receivers Chance La Chapelle (#8) and Charles Ross (#7). San José State defeated Southern Utah 45–14 at CEFCU Stadium on August 28, 2021 in San Jose, California. © 2021 Alex Ho.
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San José State senior running back Tyler Nevens (#23) rushes up the middle for 17 yards in the Spartans’ opening drive. San José State defeated Southern Utah 45–14 at CEFCU Stadium on August 28, 2021 in San Jose, California.
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San José State tight end Derrick Deese, Jr. (#87) takes a pass 38 yards to the 2-yard line during the Spartans’ first drive. San José State defeated Southern Utah 45–14 at CEFCU Stadium on August 28, 2021 in San Jose, California.
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San José State quarterback Nick Starkel (#17) rushes for 2 yards. San José State defeated Southern Utah 45–14 at CEFCU Stadium on August 28, 2021 in San Jose, California. © 2021 Alex Ho.
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San José State senior defensive back Tre White (#20) returned an interception 40 yards into the end zone in the fourth quarter, but the score was nullified by an offsides penalty. San José State defeated Southern Utah 45–14 at CEFCU Stadium on August 28, 2021 in San Jose, California. To view a game photo album, visit our Facebook Page and be sure to LIKE us or visit www.ultimatesportsguide.net. © 2021 Alex Ho.
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Oakland Roots 3
Tacoma Defiance 1
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Roots Bring Unbeaten Streak to Six Games with 3-1 Home
Win at Laney Over Tacoma
Roots played host to Tacoma Defiance on a warm Saturday night as the team returned to Laney College. Since their last meeting with Tacoma, Roots have been on a five game unbeaten streak with their most recent match being a 3-1 victory over division leaders Phoenix Rising. Roots got off to a hot start, with a goal from defender Kai Greene in the 13th minute. The squad controlled possession for the rest of the half but a stoppage time goal from Ian Brewitt put them level going into halftime.
The team started the second half with their foot on the gas. Following a missed Penalty from Wal Fall, Ariel Mbumba found the back of the net in the 57th minute after Jose Hernandez intercepted a poor clearance from the Tacoma defense. Just a few minutes later, Johnny Rodriguez would be subbed in for Mbumba and in the 82nd minute he would go on to provide the assist for Bokila’s 4th goal of the season with a pass right across the goal. 16-year-old Javier Mariona would see his first action as a professional player, coming in late for Quincy Amarikwa.
Roots are now unbeaten in their last six and have won their last three. They travel to Tampa Bay to face the 2020 Eastern Conference Champion Rowdies on Friday September 3rd.
Head Coach Jordan Ferrell: What are your thoughts on the stretch the team has been on these last few weeks?
What I would say is it’s been a long time coming. There were a lot of things early in the season keeping us from finding a rhythm. You can point your finger at a bunch of things, but I think now we’re in a stretch where we’ve played games consistently and have had some consistency in the lineup. Tonight was the first night of the season where I didn’t have to make a sub in the midfield. Having the heart of our team game to game, and the core of our team game to game, now we’re at that stage.
The experienced players coming back into the starting lineup seems to have rubbed off on all of the younger players in a positive way: The experience makes a big difference. To start the season we were relying a lot on the younger players like Danny and Ariel starting in the midfield. Now, we have our captain in Wal Fall and also Jose, who is a really important player for us starting and I think it settles us a bit to start the game. The experience is making a difference for us at this point in the season.
Tacoma scores on you at the worst possible time of the game. The team doesn’t hang their heads, they press on and put two more in the back of the net. What does it say about their character at this point?
The reality is, you’re going to concede a goal at some point, but a big difference is we’re scoring first. I think that’s a really important thing psychologically because it’s just a new game at the start of the second half. That experience knowing that at 1-1, we know what mistakes not to make in the second half and to just follow the game plan.
Oakland Roots SC vs Tacoma Defiance
USL Championship | August 28, 2021
Venue: Laney College, Oakland, CA
Kickoff: 5:30 PM PST; Weather: 83 degrees, smokey
SCORELINE: 1 2 FT
OAK 1 2 3
TAC 1 0 1
SCORING SUMMARY: OAK: Kai Greene 13’, TAC: Ian Brewitt 45+2’, OAK: Ariel Mbumba 57’, OAK: Jeremy Bokila 82’
DISCIPLINE SUMMARY: OAK: Kai Greene (Yellow 5’), TAC: Jackson Ragen (Yellow 18’), TAC: Taylor Mueller (Yellow 72’), TAC: Carlos Anguiano (Yellow 84’), OAK: Jeremy Bokila (Yellow 90’)
OAKLAND ROOTS LINEUP: Ariel Mbumba (Rodriguez 72’), Soya Takahashi, Wal Fall, Matias Fissore, Jesus Enriquez (Bokila 46’), Jose Hernandez, Paul Blanchette, Emrah Klimenta, Memo Diaz, Quincy Amarikwa (Mariona 90+1’), Kai Greene
Unused Substitutes: Max Ornstil, Joe Restani, Taylor Bailey
Shots: 9 | Shots On Goal: 5 | Corner Kicks: 3 | Fouls: 23 | Offside: 1 |
TACOMA DEFIANCE LINEUP: Christian Herrera, Jackson Ragen, Taylor Mueller, Ian Brewitt, Issa Rayyan (Baker 60’), Obed Vargas, Carlos Anguiano, Randy Mendoza (Villanueva 60’), Reed Baker-Whiting (Robles 72’), Sam Adeniran (Diaz 72’), Ray Serrano
Unused Substitutes: Wyatt Nelson, Marlon Vargas, Juan Alvarez
Shots: 7 | Shots On Goal: 3 | Corner Kicks: 2 | Fouls: 14 | Offside: 2 |
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Hardly Trivial by T. Buff |
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A real Oakland A's fan will know this one.
Who was the first A's player to have his number retired?
(See answer below...)
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Editor's Note
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In the Shadow of Obscurity |
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Author Arif Khatib (above left)
As a person who has traveled the world and chronicled his journey, and recently completed his memoirs for his family, Arif Khatib set out to create a book that would combine three of his passions: sports, history and social justice, while shining a much-needed light on the contributions of forgotten and unheard-of athletes of color. The Shadow of Obscurity: Toiling in a Reluctant Society realizes his vision.
Author Pete Elman (above right)
Pete Elman is a musician, journalist, author and teacher. Originally from Washington, D.C., he grew up loving rock and roll, sports and history. His father, a Justice Department lawyer who argued cases in the Supreme Court—most notably Brown vs. Board of Education—imbued in young Peter a strong sense of social justice.
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Where The Bay Comes To Play! |
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The BEST Bay Area sports photos from
Michael Zagaris, Ed Jay, Rich Yee, Darren Yamashita,
Ron Sellers, Alex Ho, Rob Edwards, Kenneth Wong,
Timothy Reynolds and Larry Rosa
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WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca |
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Above: Brian Ferrin's 1969 Ford Mustang Boss 302. Photo by T.M. Hill
2021 Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion Prize-Giving Recognizes Individual Achievements
MONTEREY, Calif, August 23, 2021—The Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion that concluded August 15 annually recognizes the camaraderie of the gathering, and accomplishments of the drivers and their cars above all else. It is not about winning, but about sharing their authentic cars’ history with others and enjoying them safely at speed. This year’s award recipients epitomize the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion’s tenet of excellence.
The Spirit of Monterey - -This award is presented to the driver or entrant who excels in the weekend and embraces the spirit of the event. Recipient: Brian Ferrin for his 1969 Ford Mustang Boss 302
The Rolex Awards – Rolex is a longtime supporter of major international sporting events. The Rolex Awards are presented to a driver who represents Overall Excellence in each afternoon Rolex race.
- Group 1A: 1951-1961 Sports Racing – Nicholas Colonna in his 1958 Devin SS
- Group 1B: 1955-1964 GT – Steve Schmidt in his 1958 Porsche 356 Speedster
- Group 2A: 1963-1966 GT over 2500cc – Gay Bentley in her 1966 Chevrolet Corvette
- Group 2B: 1961-1966 GT cars under 2500cc – Michael Malone in his 1965 Lotus 26R
- Group 3A: 1973-1981 FIA, IMSA, GT, GTX AAGT GTU – Carlos de Quesada in his 1979 Porsche 935K3
- Group 3B: 1920-1951 Racing cars – Luca Maciucesu in his 1928 Bugatti 37A
- Group 4A: 1947-1955 Sports Racing & GT – Rob Manson in his 1953 Kurtis 500S
- Group 4B: Ragtime Racers – Brian Blain for recreating a 1920s garage and driving his 1916 Romano-Sturtevant Special
- Group 5A: 1966-1985 Formula One – Lee Mowle in his 1977 Lotus 78/2
- Group 5B: FIA Manufacturers Championship – David Hagan in his 1967 Porsche 910
- Group 6A: 1966-1972 Trans-Am – Forrest Straight in his 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 302
- Group 6B: Masters Endurance Legends – Wally Owens in his 2007 Porsche Crawford DP
- Group 7A: 1963-1978 Indy Car – Michael McKinney in his 1967 Vollstedt Indy Car
- Group 8A: 1981-1991 IMSA GTP, GTO, Trans-Am, Group C - Joe Robillard in his 1984 Porsche 962
Phil Remington Award, Presented by Ford – This is awarded to the mechanic who unselfishly went above and beyond. The trophy bears a “slapper” tool that Phil made from an old Ford leaf spring. It’s illustrative of his innovative skill that is celebrated each year.
- Recipient: John Schirtzer
Bonhams Award: The Passion Spirt – Presented by Bonhams in a category up to 1500cc
- Recipient: Dennis Adair in his 1955 Elva Mk I Sports Racer
Peter Giddings Memorial Award – Sponsored by the Giddings Team, this is in memory of longtime pre-war class participant and a friend to many drivers. It is presented to an individual with a passion for the sport, supportive of fellow competitors, knowledgeable of the cars and is keen on preserving the future of pre-war racing.
- Recipient: Paddins Dowling in his 1934 ERA R2A
Ken Miles Award – Sponsored by HMSA, this award is presented to an individual who has the best representation of a vintage car under 1500cc.
- Recipient: Ben Wysard in his 1952 Porsche Glockler
John Lamm Memorial – In recognition of longtime friend of the event since its inception in 1974, this award is presented by Road & Track for the most photographic car.
- Recipient: Ned Spieker in his 1961 Ferrari 250 GT SWB
Motul Most Significant Car – Presented to the Indy Car with the most significant racing history.
- Recipient: Bruce McCaw for his 1964 Lotus Type 34
Henry Ford Trophy – Presented to the most significant Ford-powered entry
- Recipient: Chris Liebenberg in his 1970 Ford Mustang Boss originally driven by George Follmer
The Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion concluded with announcing the world’s most prestigious endurance race—the 24 Hours of Le Mans—will be the featured marque as the kick-off to the French classic’s 100th anniversary in 2023.
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Bayville Brothers Head for Sitka, AK |
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Four Siegel brothers, all raised in Bayville, New York, gather each year to renew their friendships and perhaps settle old scores. (Good naturedly!) This year took them to Sitka, Alaska for five days in pursuit of halibut, salmon and the pristine beauty of America's 49th state.
By all measures, it was a grand success. Left to right: Dan, Jonathan,
David and Jesse.
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David make it look easy in front of the pleased boat captain. |
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Dan and the boat captain land another coho salmon. |
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There is always 'one that got away' and Jesse had two. After reeling in for what seemed like an eternity, each broke off at the surface. |
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Triumphant fishermen at the end of the day.
(Left to right, David, Dan and Jesse.)
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Hardly Trivial Answer by T. Buff |
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Catfish Hunter
One of Baseball's most dominant pitchers from 1970-76,
Catfish Hunter was a member of five World Series championship teams and is often referred to as baseball's first big-money
free agents.
His number 27 was retired by the Oakland Athletics in a
pre-game ceremony on June 9, 1991.
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Monday, August 30
San Francisco Giants vs. Milwaukee Brewers, 6:45 p.m.
Tuesday, August 31
San Francisco Giants vs. Milwaukee Brewers, 6:45 p.m.
Oakland A's @ Detroit Tigers, 4:10 p.m.
Wednesday, September 1
San Francisco Giants vs. Milwaukee Brewers, 6:45 p.m.
Oakland A's @ Detroit Tigers, 4:10 p.m.
Thursday, September 2
San Francisco Giants vs. Milwaukee Brewers, 12:45 p.m.
Oakland A's @ Detroit Tigers, 10:10 a.m.
Friday, September 3
San Francisco Giants vs. Los Angeles Dodgers, 6:45 p.m.
Oakland A's @ Toronto Blue Jays, 4:07 p.m.
Oakland Roots @ Tampa Bay Rowdies, 4:30 p.m.
Saturday, September 4
San Francisco Giants vs. Los Angeles Dodger, 6:05 p.m.
Oakland A's @ Toronto Blue Jay, 12:07 p.m.
San Jose Earthquakes vs. Colorado Rapids, 7 p.m.
Cal Bears vs. Nevada Wolf Pack, 7:30 p.m.
Stanford Cardinal @ Kansas State Wildcats, 9 a.m.
San Jose State Spartans @ USC Trojans, 2 p.m.
Sunday, September 5
San Francisco Giants vs. Los Angeles Dodgers, 1:05 p.m.
Oakland A's @ Toronto Blue Jays, 10:07 a.m.
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