John Prine and Jason Isbell are 2 of the most influential songwriters in our country and remind us that time is the real gift on this earth.
I was late to the John Prine scene. It was about 7 years … Finish Reading
John Prine and Jason Isbell
Category: History
Life Before Superstations: A Story about J.R. Richard
On July 30th, 1980, WLW radio in Cincinnati announced Houston Astros pitcher J.R. Richard had collapsed during a pre-game workout, and had been rushed to a Houston hospital. I was 16 years old.
I was not an Astros fan, but … Finish Reading
The Braves Win The Franchise’s First World Series (by AtlCrackers Fan)
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Three days after the regular season’s end, the 1914 World Series started on October 9 in Philadelphia. The surprising upstart Braves faced off against the defending … Finish Reading
Boston Takes the National League Pennant! (by AtlCrackers Fan)
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The National League’s regular season after the games on October 6, with the Boston Braves as the unlikely league champions. Starting with games on Sept. 18, … Finish Reading
Not That We Care: a guide to the playoffs, part 2
Boston’s Lead Over the Giants Increases (by AtlCrackers Fan)
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By the morning of Sept.11, Boston had resumed its surge into first place, holding a tenuous 2 ½ game lead over the New York Giants. The … Finish Reading
Boston Moves Past the Giants (by AtlCrackers Fan)
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From September 4-10, Boston finally captured sole occupancy of first place in the National League.
Here were the standings on the … Finish Reading
The Braves and Giants Tread Water (by AtlCrackers Fan)
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From August 26 through September 3, 1914, Boston essentially matched the New York Giants, as both teams travelled the entire period.
The Surging Braves Reach First Place (by AtlCrackers Fan)
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On August 5, Boston had moved into the first division of the National League, but still remained 6 1/2 games behind mighty New York. Twenty days … Finish Reading
The 1914 Braves – What Changed? (by AtlCrackers Fan)
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From July 5 to August 4, the 1914 Boston Braves posted a 21-5 mark, a remarkable .808 winning percentage. But thanks to their poor start, this … Finish Reading