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Cubs vs. Reds — May 22, 1985

Posted on May 22, 1985 by Roger

My friend and I bought tickets to two games in three days. What I chiefly remember about this game is Brian Dayett’s pinch-hit grand slam home run. He only had four RBIs all year (in 26 at bats), and I … Continue reading →

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Cubs vs. Reds — May 20, 1985

Posted on May 20, 1985 by Roger

I went to this game with a friend. I remember it primarily because we saw Pete Rose’s 159th career home run. It was his career hit #4,129. The Cubs won 6-1.

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White Sox vs. Mariners — September 22, 1984

Posted on September 22, 1984 by Roger

My wife and I went to Comiskey Park with two other couples. Our seats were in the extreme right field corner and faced straight out so that we had to sit with our heads turned sideways to watch the game. … Continue reading →

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Bird #314 — Kirtland’s Warbler

Posted on June 30, 1984 by Roger

dendroica (from dendron, tree, and oikein, to dwell) kirtlandii (given by Spencer F. Baird in 1852 for Jared P. Kirtland, physician and naturalist of Cleveland) Saturday, June 30, 1984 — 8:00 am Grayling, Michigan — Huron National Forest My wife … Continue reading →

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Bird #313 — Red-necked Phalarope

Posted on May 27, 1984 by Roger

phalaropus (from phalaris, coot, and pous, foot) lobatus (lobed) Sunday, May 27, 1984 — 9:00 am Manotowish Waters, Wisconsin — Powell Marsh I was way out in the center of the marsh, near a low sand hill that rises above … Continue reading →

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