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Cardinals vs. Cubs — July 26, 1989

Posted on July 26, 1989 by Roger

An a summer vacation, I grabbed a chance to see a game in St. Louis. I arrived 45 minutes before the gates opened, so I wandered around the neighborhood. I was trying to decide what to do about supper when … Continue reading →

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Prairie Grove State Park, Arkansas

Posted on July 21, 1989 by Roger

I visited this park on the same day that I toured Pea Ridge National Military Park. I had the place to myself except for three local kids who wandered through. I toured the museum (visible behind the sign) and wandered … Continue reading →

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Pea Ridge National Military Park, Arkansas

Posted on July 21, 1989 by Roger

I got up at 6:30 and headed for northwestern Arkansas. My first stop was Pea Ridge National Military Park, the site of a Civil War battle that took place in March, 1862. I viewed all the displays and watched the … Continue reading →

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Arkansas Travelers vs. Wichita Wranglers — July 20, 1989

Posted on July 20, 1989 by Roger

We made arrangements to meet friends this evening in Little Rock for supper and an Arkansas Travelers Texas League game. (Slogan — The Greatest Show on Dirt.) It rained the entire time we were eating and didn’t let up until … Continue reading →

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White Sox vs. Brewers — July 15, 1989

Posted on July 15, 1989 by Roger

My wife and I went to this game with another couple. We arrived early and wandered around inside the park. We happened upon the Lemonhead Photo Booth where fans could get the pictures taken with White Sox players. The line … Continue reading →

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