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Cubs vs. Cardinals — April 9, 1991

Posted on April 9, 1991 by Roger

This was my first opening day at Wrigley Field. I hope it will be my last. I went with a friend, a guy I worked with, and his wife. We parked about six blocks from Wrigley Field and walked through … Continue reading →

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White Sox vs. Mariners — September 30, 1990

Posted on September 30, 1990 by Roger

The final game in Comiskey Park. My friend picked me up at 9:30 am. There was no traffic, and we arrived an hour before the gates opened. The parking lots were already filling up. We bought some souvenirs and put … Continue reading →

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White Sox vs. Twins — September 25, 1990

Posted on September 25, 1990 by Roger

I went to the game with three friends. The big excitement was that the Sox wore their new uniforms for the first time. Sammy Sosa went 0 for 3 as the White Sox right fielder. The Sox lost the game … Continue reading →

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Cubs vs. Pirates — September 19, 1990

Posted on September 19, 1990 by Roger

I remember absolutely nothing about this game, but I have a scorecard in my handwriting and a ticket. I must have gone. The Cubs lost 8-7. (Mildly interesting fact — exactly four years before this day, on September 19, 1986, … Continue reading →

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Bird #338 — Merlin

Posted on September 3, 1990 by Roger

falco (hawk) columbarius (doves) Monday, September 3, 1990 — 7:35 am Manotowish Waters, Wisconsin — Powell Marsh Wildlife Area On Monday morning, I drove to Powell Marsh. It was a cool, windy day, and there wasn’t much to see. I … Continue reading →

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