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    Entries from July 1, 2012 - July 31, 2012

    Wednesday
    Jul252012

    W.W.B.M.H.D?

    I was reminded of two memorable brawls I saw in person. 9/12/84 in Anaheim with the Yankees and Angels. Ray Fontenot threw at Juan Beniquez which emptied both benches. 5/22/96 in Seattle when Randy Johnson hit Jim Leyritz and that got both teams yapping and snapping. Later that summer I remember John Marzano bodyslamming Paul O’Neil in the Kingdome.

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    Tuesday
    Jul242012

    A New Challenge: Hip To The 80's?

    For whatever reason it seems I will hop aboard a perceived fad of the moment years after the fact. Example: Today I can watch episode after episode of ‘X Files’ or ‘Heroes’ even thought that was the thing to do in 1999 or 2006.

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    Monday
    Jul232012

    The Martin Effect!

    Daren sporting the John Travolta look from 1977′s ‘Saturday Night Fever’ with the white jacket and black shirt. The Ritz I might add was an absolute sea of people awash in madness on the heels of what was a 107 degree day in the Metroplex!

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    Wednesday
    Jul182012

    Hanging At The Cool River Golf Classic.

    Newman formed the foundation in 2007 to "benefit and support the most promising student athletes in the Dallas Independent School District." If the program’s participants maintain its standards of character and grade point average throughout their high school years, the two-time Pro Bowl defensive back will reward each of them with a minimum of a $5,000 college scholarship upon their graduation.

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    Monday
    Jul162012

    Golf Fun For An Ex-Cowboy!

    Contests included a closest to the pin, longest drive, three hole-in-one opportunities for a new Crest vehicle, a raffle for some great items from a Budweiser guitar with mean Fenderstrat to a gift package that included everything from Aged Cheddar to a Rumplemize Bottle enclosed. Over 20 custom logo Golf Bags were available in addition to some mighty fine high end putters

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