In college Jim Thorpe played tailback, linebacker, returned kicks, placekicked, and punted. Once Thorpe punted the ball 60 yards, and raced downfield, leapt into the air, and caught the punt on the fly. He broke four tackles and ran another 20 yards for a touchdown. I’d never heard of such.
Then in the next game at mighty Harvard, Thorpe’s Carlisle Indians led late in the game. Facing fourth and long the QB called for a 55 yard field goal, a distance unheard of in those days. Even with a badly sprained ankle Thorpe made the kick. He was chosen first team All-America. Carlisle finished with one loss,
That next summer Thorpe earned a spot on the US Olympic team and sailed to Stockholm, where he won gold in the pentathlon and decathlon – in basically the first time he competed in those events. Though he had ran track at Carlisle, at the Olympic trials he placed first despite not knowing the proper form for javelin and shot put. At Carlisle his first high jump (in work coveralls) set the school record.
Dock’s dad Neil is on another of his famous road trips. They toured Green Bay and Lambeau Field. Also attended Monday’s Brewers/Braves game in Milwaukee. Ate cheese curds. Today they’re touring the Louisville Slugger Bat Factory and Museum.
Trying to wear sunglasses more. Just when I’m inside I don’t like wearing them on top of my head. Could get a string to wear around my neck but don’t like that either. Also don’t like wearing them when I am talking to people.
Tuesday: doctor appointment went well, though I was there almost 1-1/2 hours. Was examined and got the go ahead for the sleep study. Had time afterwards to get my car emissions and a wash. While waiting I read the AJC.
With Ceil in SC it is leftover time. Ate a black bean and rice dish. Added sauce and chips. Also ice cream. Between me and M we got rid of seven containers. Caught up on computer stuff. Bought a ticket for next Sunday night’s game. Ceil’s women’s ministry is taking the mothers and kids to next Tuesday night’s game. Not sure they’ll get there in time to get bobbleheads. Guess I’ll go to that game as well.
Watched Modern Family and The Office. Some of the Braves, but went to bed before the bad 7th inning.
The loss ends a five game winning streak.
They’ve won 8 of their last 10.
They’re 22-9 in their last 31 games.
Twenty games over .500.
Record is 58-38.
Both Soroka and Fried have ten wins.
Today the “Cultural Theologian” Jim Denison was spot on, dividing people’s reaction to Trump into four categories, and posits that not all Christians are Trump supporters, despite what the media would have you believe.
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CHUCK KLEIN [SABR Bio] was the first National League player in the modern era to hit four home runs in one game - 4 HR 10-Jul-1936, 10-inning G. He was the first outfielder voted Most Valuable Player by the BBWAA, as it is done today - NL MVP 1932, by the Baseball Writers' Association of America. No other player received even one 1st-place vote and all for 4th-place PHI. No other outfielder in any league in the modern era had more outfield assists than he did in the season where he also led the majors in total bases. Both were personal bests - 44 OF A in 1930 w/445 TB (4th best all-time).
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