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White Sox vs. Red Sox — July 9, 1988 (game 2)

Posted on July 9, 1988 by Roger

The second game of the double-header was notable chiefly because of Roger Clemens who struck out 15 batters in eight innings. The White Sox lost 8-2. Our seats were tiny and I had numb-butt, but we had a great time. … Continue reading →

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White Sox vs. Red Sox — July 9, 1988 (game 1)

Posted on July 9, 1988 by Roger

My brother-in-law came up for a week-long visit with a friend. My friend and I took them to their first Major League baseball game(s) — a White Sox/Red Sox double-header at Comiskey Park. The first game began at 3:00. Our … Continue reading →

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Marks’ Mill Historic Battlefield Site, Arkansas

Posted on June 23, 1988 by Roger

On a drive through Arkansas, I passed Marks’ Mill battlefield. I’m not sure what I expected, but what I got was this sign … this monument … and a picnic area. I stayed long enough to take these photos and … Continue reading →

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Bird #318 — Brown-headed Nuthatch

Posted on June 23, 1988 by Roger

sitta (nuthatch) pusilla (very small) Thursday, June 23, 1988 — 7:40 am Crossett, Arkansas — Felsenthal National Wildlife Refuge Ruth and Bob, refuge biologists, had shown me the Red-cockaded Woodpeckers by appointment. As we were watching them, Bob mentioned the … Continue reading →

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Bird #317 — Red-cockaded Woodpecker

Posted on June 23, 1988 by Roger

picoides (from picus, a woodpecker, and eidos, appearance) borealis (northern) Thursday, June 23, 1988 — 6:50 am Crossett, Arkansas — Felsenthal National Wildlife Refuge This was the most aggressive I had yet been in pursuit of a lifer. It had … Continue reading →

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