BP: Chicago v. Chicago
interesting delve into the dynamics between the sox and cubs. more of a historical or cultural analysis.
Way back when, the Cubs certainly didn't want the company. In 1901, they sued Charles Comiskey to enjoin him from moving his minor league team, the St. Paul Saints, to Chicago to join the fledgling American League. The Cubs' maneuver failed, but they did make a couple of demands: Comiskey's team couldn't have "Chicago" in its name, and, at least in a sanctioned capacity, the team wasn't allowed to play any games above 35th Street. In a withering rejoinder of sorts, Comiskey called his club the "White Stockings," which once upon a time was what the Cubs were before they were the Cubs, and played his earliest games at old South Side Park, on 39th and Wentworth, just four blocks south of the line of demarcation. So there.
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this is pretty interesting
is this the entire article? does it go into class dynamics? i should just subscribe to BP ;-)
"I got the shotgun. You got the briefcase. It's all in the game though, right? "
by onlysoxfaninboston on Jul 19, 2008 1:35 PM CDT reply actions
You can google and get the whole story and history.
And yes you should subscribe less then 40 bucks a year and well worth it.
The SSS motto should be the answer to "What is our deepest fear?". Or maybe just Prozac.
i may switch up to bunk on my avatar
b/c i’m just a humble motherfucker with a big-ass dick
"I got the shotgun. You got the briefcase. It's all in the game though, right? "
by onlysoxfaninboston on Jul 19, 2008 4:00 PM CDT up reply actions
Tom Emanski Is Rolling In His Grave
http://deadspin.com/5026950/tom-emanski-is-rolling-in-his-grave
The greatest trick the White Sox ever pulled was convincing their fan base that "Ozzieball" ever existed.
Mile-stone's throw away
Jim Thome went 1-for-3 with 2 walks and an RBI Friday, pulling him with 2 hits of 2,000 for his career. Thome has gone 13-for-16 during his current 7-game hitting streak.http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=222088
The greatest trick the White Sox ever pulled was convincing their fan base that "Ozzieball" ever existed.
2000 hits, that's not HOF worthy
"I got the shotgun. You got the briefcase. It's all in the game though, right? "
by onlysoxfaninboston on Jul 19, 2008 2:23 PM CDT up reply actions
Really?
13-16!? Damn, I didn’t realize he was on that good of a little streak. I was too busy trying to find Twins scores.
The Twins are not good, please stop posting their score.
by defensive indifference on Jul 19, 2008 3:08 PM CDT up reply actions
Not so impressive.
He missed 3 of them, the POS.
Well, like most of America's cultural elite, I worship Pan, goat god.
by omnipotent grab on Jul 19, 2008 3:20 PM CDT up reply actions
Probably not drawing as many walks.
Living by the longball too much.
The Twins are not good, please stop posting their score.
by defensive indifference on Jul 19, 2008 3:25 PM CDT up reply actions
ops is for pussies
"I got the shotgun. You got the briefcase. It's all in the game though, right? "
by onlysoxfaninboston on Jul 19, 2008 3:26 PM CDT up reply actions
I can't even imagine...
who OPS+ is for!
The Twins are not good, please stop posting their score.
by defensive indifference on Jul 19, 2008 3:27 PM CDT up reply actions
ops+ is ftw!
fuck you, that's my name!! you know why, mister? 'cause you drove a hyundai to get here tonight, I drove a eighty thousand dollar bmw. that's my name!!
I guess OPS+ is for you you POS.
Well, like most of America's cultural elite, I worship Pan, goat god.
by omnipotent grab on Jul 19, 2008 3:56 PM CDT up reply actions
i win!
fuck you, that's my name!! you know why, mister? 'cause you drove a hyundai to get here tonight, I drove a eighty thousand dollar bmw. that's my name!!
by MarketMaker on Jul 20, 2008 10:52 AM CDT up reply actions
Overheard at a Cubs friendly bar last night
After the Cubs lost (I was hiding my smile) and the Sox game was put on:
“Maybe its the Sox’s year”
Typical knowledgeable Cubs fan.
The Twins are not good, please stop posting their score.
by defensive indifference on Jul 19, 2008 3:19 PM CDT up reply actions
Ribby and Rhubarb
Can anyone find pictures of Ribby and Rhubarb? My mom calls Southpaw “Ribby” at every game and my dad thinks she’s crazy, explaining that there is no such thing as a Ribby or Rhubarb
No recap after four days off?
I guess all the hipster SSSers are busy with the Pitchfork Festival this weekend. I’m imagining Colin watching Fleet Foxes in the rain right now, trying to type up his BUO in time for the game tonight. Cursing his iPhone. Ducking under a crowd surfer.
The Twins are not good, please stop posting their score.
by defensive indifference on Jul 19, 2008 3:31 PM CDT reply actions
It's weird.
It hasn’t rained at my place since before noon. But I know it’s been pouring at Union Park a lot today (texts from people I know at the festival today), which is only two miles south of me. And I hear it’s been coming down all day in Bridgeport.
The Twins are not good, please stop posting their score.
by defensive indifference on Jul 19, 2008 3:42 PM CDT up reply actions
Crazy
Weather is beautiful in Rockford… no reason why I referred to Chicago as up there in my last post btw.
I was thinking of going to a show at Charter 1 today… glad I didn’t.
As for pitchfork… well I’m not a hipster thats for sure, but I have a few friends that are
Is that Rock the Bells?
My roomate is at that. I’m going to Pitchfork tomorrow.
The Twins are not good, please stop posting their score.
by defensive indifference on Jul 19, 2008 3:58 PM CDT up reply actions
This sitee is in a world of shti
Fortunately, it’s free, so I can’t complain. Cheat goes on a wine and cheese tour and eveything falls apart. Oh well, at least we have the Sox and a site. For, by, and of the fans.
CWS: Slashing negative expectations since May, 2008.
Oh, did Cheat say he'd be gone this weekend?
If I had a more steady schedule of getting to see games, I woud’ve volunteered to do occassional recaps. Of course, the one time I did write one in ‘06 I said something like “the Sox are on a roll and playing like we thought they should’ve all season long.” Shortly thereafter they proceeded to play like complete shit and knock themselves outta contention.
The Twins are not good, please stop posting their score.
by defensive indifference on Jul 19, 2008 4:02 PM CDT up reply actions
And *shit*
I haven’t even started drinking yet.
CWS: Slashing negative expectations since May, 2008.
wow. i figured that was intentional. it might be time for you to start hitting the preview button before you hit post.
fuck you, that's my name!! you know why, mister? 'cause you drove a hyundai to get here tonight, I drove a eighty thousand dollar bmw. that's my name!!
by MarketMaker on Jul 20, 2008 10:54 AM CDT up reply actions
preview button?
if you use the preview button the terrorists win!
The greatest trick the White Sox ever pulled was convincing their fan base that "Ozzieball" ever existed.
Sportscenter
I guess this explains why last night White Sox game was not reported or highlights shown on Saturday’s AM sportscenter show. am I the only one who noticed this?
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