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White Sox vs. Mariners — October 5, 1985

Posted on October 5, 1985 by Roger

My wife and I and three friends went to Comiskey Park for the White Sox game against the Mariners. It was only 40 degrees out, and we froze. It was fan appreciation night. The White Sox won 10-4.

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Brewers vs. Yankees — September 10, 1985

Posted on September 10, 1985 by Roger

My wife and I drove up after work with friends. We ate supper at the park, and the food was great. Paul Molitor led off the bottom of the first with a single to center that Ricky Henderson misplayed into … Continue reading →

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Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield, Missouri

Posted on September 1, 1985 by Roger

My wife and I visited Wilson’s Creek while on a summer vacation. The visitor center was very interesting. They had a topographical map on which the battle was replayed with lights indicating troop movements and batteries. We drove around the … Continue reading →

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Cubs vs. Expos — August 14, 1985

Posted on August 14, 1985 by Roger

I went to this game with a friend. Of the five games at Wrigley Field that I attended this season, this was the only one that didn’t start at 3:05. The game was notable chiefly because Expos Sal Butera and … Continue reading →

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Cubs vs. Mets — August 3, 1985

Posted on August 3, 1985 by Roger

A friend got these tickets somehow and asked me at the last minute. The Cubs lost 5-4.

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