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About cpapas

Father of 5, grandfather of 6, I have always been a sports enthusiest. Authored the book "Chicago Sports A 50 Year Love Affair."

Now In Baseball

The baseball season is off and running. Things in the American League are pretty much as expected, although few thought the Angels and Red Sox would be in the basement of their divisions. It will be interesting to see what … Continue reading

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Wilt and the Babe

Recently was the 50th anniversary of Wilt Chamberlain scoring 100 points in one game against the Knicks in Hershey, Pa. That same year he averaged 50 points. Averaged 50… that means that when he scored 40 it was not a … Continue reading

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Ozzie Speaks

Ozzie Guillen has been suspended for five games by the Marlins. He’s lucky they did not fire him. A lot of groups in Miami were calling for that, after Ozzie did what he usually does and ran off at the … Continue reading

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St. Louis Cardinals Win 2011 World Series

By now it’s old news, but the Cardinals are the world champs of baseball. We have said here many times, they just kept winning. They went as far as they could go. Congratulations to all of St. Louis and their … Continue reading

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Back to St. Louis for Game 6… Maybe 7

And… We’re headed back to St. Louis! After the Rangers took a 3-2 game lead in the series, we’re headed back to St. Louis where the Rangers have a chance to end it all with a win in game 6. … Continue reading

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