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June 29 https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/june-29

One of my favorite post Clemente Pirates. Had a chance to see him play in A Ball in Salem Va way back when. RIP The Cobra

In the 1920s and ‘30s the Mexican League attracts fans to see the many Negro League and Cuban stars who are banned from playing in the U.S. major leagues. Post-WWII, businessman Jorge Pasquel lures 22 major leaguers to play south of the border in a brief U.S.-Mexican “war.” 2/3 Since 1955 the Mexican League has been affiliated with Major League Baseball as an independent minor league. It now consists of 20 teams split into north and south divisions. 3/3

the Bedford Boys, One American Town's Ultimate D-Day Sacrifice. (Alex Kershaw) Members of Company A, 116th Regiment of the 29th Division. The first troops to land on the beaches of Normandy. 19 young men were killed, the highest per capita of any town in the US. In all 22 young men from Bedford were killed in the campaign. The book tells the story of these kids. A compelling read, especially when rereading about the first wave that was mowed down as they landed. https://www.amazon.com/Bedford-Boys-American-Ultimate-Sacrifice/dp/0306813556

June 28 https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/june-28

Today's JVL on the SC edict turining us into a Kleptrocacy https://www.thebulwark.com/p/the-supreme-court-just-made-america

I admit to using ChatGpt for our vacation plans this year. A month-long road trip following Lewis and Clark to Montana. It took a bit of tweaking to get close to what we want

Canada should bill him for the Bridge

June 27 https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/june-27

My wife is from the class of 1976, the first female class to graduate from UVa..They want to go back to the late '60s, all white all male, all assholes

If we're deporting citizens now let's start with scum like this

So close..

I'm going to age myself here. As a young lad I grew up listening to artists like Sinatra, Bobby Darin, Nat King Cole, Mel Torme, etc. Long before I discovered Pop music of the mid 60s. I go back and forth between eras a lot. Anyway, who knew Seth McFarlane could croon. What rock have I been living under. His latest album is a throw back and tribute to the greats, but also legendary arraigners like Nelson Riddle, Billy May, Don Costa, Henry Mancini, etc. McFarlane's latest find, original Sinatra scores saved by the family is a real treasure trove

Outside of Love and maybe his son, this group should be considered a Beach Boys Tribute Band. Much like the "ABBA" band that played the night before. (It was classified as a tribute). Not what I was willing to spend a dismally hot Sunday at $50 a ticket for lawn seating.

June 26 https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/june-26

McGonigle homers to right center. 6-2 West Michigan top of 5th. He's having a good day Home Run, Walk 2 RBI