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Perhaps that what he was thinking. Also, there are that many more hitters for pitchers to learn. The author did not explain his thinking. He behaved as if it were obvious.

Fernando Valenzuela has died at 63. RIP. https://nypost.com/2024/10/22/sports/fernando-valenzuela-dodgers-legend-dead-at-63/

I forgot to mention that the Redblacks/Argos game (as all such games do) reminded me of the '63 Rose Bowl. That was a game I won't forget! ***** So here we go. The last week of the season! Week 21 picks https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/22/prediction-time-cfl-ca-writers-week-21-picks-3/ https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/22/weekly-predictor-will-the-elks-beat-toronto/ ***** Power Rankings https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/22/amsoil-power-rankings-whos-playoff-ready/ ***** Playoff Scenarios https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/22/111th-grey-cup-playoff-scenarios-bombers-riders-eye-first-in-west/ ***** Week 21 preview https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/west-bye-up-for-grabs-in-final-week-of-cfl-season-on-tsn-1.2193279

RIP Barbara Dane!

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Correct! I assume that "won" is a pun on "one." I had the pleasure (Quite a thrill!) of meeting Bill Veeck in 1972. He told me that adding water to a glass of wine does not increase the amount of wine. Soulpope, the idea is that there is a limited number of quality players, and increasing the number of teams merely calls players who are less than top-quality "major leaguers" without increasing the quality of their play. So the more teams there are, the more the quality players are dispersed amongst the less-talented.

Kevin, your link includes a photo of Peter Friedman. Is that our Peter Friedman?

I have been reading the Fletch books in order. This is #8. It's much better than the previous three or four. I've read rave reviews about this, and I think it's good, but not that good. Chock full of items I didn't know about, although few were important. One interesting thing is that the author feels that some famous old-timers were underappreciated because they played before the days of WAR statistics. I was struck by the author's belief that it is harder to play against so many other teams than it was in the days of playing against only seven.

October 22 Franz Liszt - 1811 Peck Kelley - 1898 Clare Fischer - 1928 Annette Funicello - 1942 Bobby Fuller - 1942 Eddie Brigati - 1945 Leslie West - 1945 Shelby Lynne - 1968 ***** Curly Howard - 1903 Tyrone Williams - 1972

Week 20 Plays of the Week https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/21/cfl-plays-of-the-week-week-20-2024/ ***** Power Rankings https://3downnation.com/2024/10/21/3downnation-cfl-power-rankings-argonauts-blue-wave-cresting-at-the-right-time/ https://pifflespodcast.com/blog/piffles-power-rankings-week-21/ ***** ***** Week 20 review https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/21/landrys-5-takeaways-from-week-20-3/ ***** Week 21 previews https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/21/mmqb-3-storylines-for-the-final-week-of-the-regular-season/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/veteran-hamilton-tiger-cats-qb-bo-levi-mitchell-poised-to-claim-first-cfl-passing-title-1.2192905 https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/montreal-does-winnipeg-no-favor-by-losing-big/ ***** Trevor Harris and Samuel Emilus went on TV to give the weather forecast last week! https://www.tsn.ca/must-see/video/must-see-roughriders-pair-harris-emilus-deliver-weather-forecast~3012141

Rod Smith mentioned during the Argos game that Whit Tucker retired in 1970, and he still holds the career record for pass reception average - 22 yards. ***** Toronto 38....Ottawa 31 Whoa, Nellie! The Argos led 14-0 after one, 28-6 after two, and 38-6 after three. The Redblacks outscored them 25-0 in the fourth. On the last play of the game, the Redblacks lateralled the ball a number of times in the vain attempt to score one more time. Take a look at the recap video to see two beautiful Lewis Ward short kickoffs which the Redblacks recovered. With the Argo victory, the final standings of the East are set. 1. Montreal 2. Toronto 3. Ottawa 4. Hamilton The Redblacks have now lost five straight. https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/19/recap-toronto-38-ottawa-31/ https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/19/argos-hold-off-redblacks-to-secure-home-playoff-game/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/toronto-argonauts-clinch-second-in-east-with-home-win-over-redblacks-1.2191958 https://3downnation.com/2024/10/19/argos-clinch-home-playoff-game-with-victory-over-redblacks/ https://3downnation.com/2024/10/20/argos-fourth-quarter-collapse-might-not-be-a-bad-thing-12-other-thoughts-on-torontos-win-over-ottawa/ https://3downnation.com/2024/10/20/ottawas-late-surge-isnt-enough-in-loss-to-argos-nine-other-thoughts/ https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/cfl-scores-today-toronto-argonauts-38-ottawa-redblacks-31-argos-hold-off-late-redblacks-surge/ https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/19/3-stats-that-defined-torontos-win-over-ottawa-in-week-20/ ***** BC 27....Montreal 3 The Lions started Adams this week, and the team responded very, very well. BC has the bye next week, and Adams may be their starter in the Western Semi-Final. https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/19/recap-bc-27-montreal-3/ https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/19/adams-jr-returns-to-lead-lions-to-win-over-als/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/vernon-adams-jr-shines-in-return-as-bc-lions-cruise-past-montreal-alouettes-1.2192050 https://3downnation.com/2024/10/20/vernon-adams-jr-resurrects-b-c-lions-in-blowout-win-over-montreal-11-other-thoughts/ https://3downnation.com/2024/10/20/alouettes-get-pummeled-in-b-c-leave-with-more-questions-than-answers-eight-other-thoughts/ https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/cfl-scores-today-bc-lions-27-montreal-alouettes-3-lions-dominate-in-convincing-win/ https://rodpedersen.com/cfl-saturday-lions-argos-pull-off-clutch-wins/ https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/19/3-stats-that-defined-bcs-week-20-win-over-montreal/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/bc-lions-coach-rick-campbell-indicates-vernon-adams-jr-will-remain-starter-in-playoffs-1.2192068 https://3downnation.com/2024/10/20/it-was-vas-team-b-c-lions-players-throw-support-behind-vernon-adams-jr-after-quarterback-switch/

October 21 Don Byas - 1912 Georg Solti - 1912 Dizzy Gillespie - 1917 Celia Cruz - 1924 Don Elliott - 1926 Georgia Brown - 1933 Manfred Mann - 1940 Steve Cropper - 1941 Elvin Bishop - 1942 Ron Elliott - 1943 Kathy Young - 1945 Fred Hersch - 1955

October 20 Charles Ives - 1874 Jelly Roll Morton - 1890 Adelaide Hall - 1901 Grandpa Jones - 1913 Tom Dowd - 1925 Eddie Harris - 1934 Jerry Orbach - 1935 Wanda Jackson - 1937 Iain Macmillan - 1938 Ric Lee - 1945 Tom Petty - 1950 ***** William Russ - 1950

Hamilton 42....Calgary 20 The Ticats led 30-9 at the half. Mitchell had a very good day against his former team. https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/18/recap-hamilton-42-calgary-20/ https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/18/tiger-cats-offence-erupts-in-win-against-stampeders/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/bo-levi-mitchell-s-five-touchdown-passes-lead-hamilton-tiger-cats-past-calgary-stampeders-1.2191744 https://3downnation.com/2024/10/19/stampeders-settle-for-cfl-basement-with-loss-to-ticats-five-other-thoughts/ https://3downnation.com/2024/10/19/bo-levi-mitchell-dominates-tiger-cats-defeat-stampeders-42-20-five-other-thoughts/ https://3downnation.com/2024/10/19/i-wanted-to-beat-the-brakes-off-them-ex-stampeders-qb-bo-levi-mitchell-surpasses-5000-yard-mark-against-former-team/ https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/cfl-scores-today-hamilton-tiger-cats-42-calgary-stampeders-20-ticats-dominate-in-high-scoring-affair/ https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/18/3-stats-that-defined-hamiltons-week-20-win-over-calgary/ ***** With the loss, the Stampeders have clinched the #1 draft pick. https://3downnation.com/2024/10/18/calgary-stampeders-clinch-first-overall-pick-in-2025-cfl-draft/ ***** The Ticats will retire Garney Henley's number. https://3downnation.com/2024/10/18/hamilton-tiger-cats-to-retire-legendary-db-rec-garney-henleys-number-26-jersey/ ***** BC - Montreal preview https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/bc-lions-8-9-week-20-preview-vs-montreal-alouettes-12-3-1-prediction-depth-chart-injuries-odds-keys-to-the-game-player-to-watch/

I see that Nelson DeMille died of cancer Sept. 17 at age 80. RIP. https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/nelson-demille-bestselling-author-of-plum-island-and-the-generals-daughter-dies-of-cancer-at-81/ar-AA1qNqum

October 19 Vinicius de Moraes - 1913 Jack Segal - 1918 Dave Guard - 1934 Eddie Daniels - 1941 George McCrae - 1944 Peter Tosh - 1944 Jeannie C. Riley - 1945 Keith Reid - 1945 Patrick Simmons - 1948

Week 20 picks https://doorfliesopen.com/2024/10/17/cfl-beat-225/ https://rodpedersen.com/week-20-cfl-picks-2024/ https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/predictions-cfl-news-hub-writers-week-20-picks/ https://3downnation.com/2024/10/18/3downnation-cfl-picks-can-the-argos-lock-up-second-in-the-east/ https://pifflespodcast.com/blog/piffles-picks-week-20/ ***** Power Rankings https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/cfl-power-rankings-week-19/ ***** Week 20 previews https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/17/costabile-3-storylines-to-watch-in-week-20/ https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/calgary-stampeders-4-11-week-18-preview-vs-hamilton-tiger-cats-6-10-prediction-depth-chart-injuries-odds/ https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/hamilton-tiger-cats-6-10-week-20-preview-vs-calgary-stampeders-4-11-prediction-depth-chart-injuries-odds/ https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/cfl-games-today-october-18th-2024-calgary-stampeders-vs-hamilton-tiger-cats-tv-channels-odds/ https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/17/mitchell-shiltz-square-off-as-ticats-host-stamps/ https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/18/qb-play-headlines-3-matchups-to-watch-on-friday-night-football/ https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/hamilton/cfl-hamilton-1.7355772 https://3downnation.com/2024/10/17/rookie-rb-greg-bell-returns-for-ticats-vs-stamps/ https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/17/ferguson-5-paths-to-a-win-for-argos-redblacks/ https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/18/argos-host-redblacks-seeking-home-playoff-game/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/toronto-argonauts-host-ottawa-redblacks-in-important-east-division-contest-1.2191511 https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/18/fajardo-adams-jr-battle-to-close-out-week-20/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/vernon-adams-b-c-lions-look-to-reset-against-league-leading-montreal-alouettes-1.2191653 https://3downnation.com/2024/10/18/qb-cody-fajardo-listed-as-alouettes-starter-despite-no-practice-in-two-weeks/ ***** 10/18 Checking Down https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/18/checking-down-greg-bell-listed-as-available-for-ticats-vs-stamps/ ***** 10/18 Game Notes https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/18/cfl-ca-game-notes-canadians-lead-the-way/ ***** Whit Tucker has died at 83. RIP. I had his bubble gum card in 1964. ***** Playoff Scenarios https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/111th-cfl-grey-cup-playoff-scenarios-week-20/

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Week 20 picks https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/16/prediction-time-cfl-ca-writers-week-20-picks-3/ https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/16/weekly-predictor-all-aboard-with-the-argonauts-2/ ***** Power Rankings https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/16/amsoil-power-rankings-a-logjam-of-talent/ ***** Playoff Scenarios https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/16/111th-grey-cup-playoff-scenarios-argos-eye-hosting-semi-final/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/toronto-argonauts-can-cement-east-division-home-playoff-game-with-win-over-ottawa-redblacks-1.2189994 https://3downnation.com/2024/10/16/toronto-argonauts-can-clinch-home-playoff-game-with-win-over-redblacks/

Amazon has announced today its new lineup of Kindles. https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/devices/new-kindle-color-scribe-paperwhite-entry

October 16 Bert Kaempfert - 1923 Bob Weir - 1947 Roy Hargrove - 1969 Mary Halvorson - 1980 ***** Dave DeBusschere - 1940

Week 19 Plays of the Week https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/15/cfl-plays-of-the-week-week-19-2024/ ***** Power Rankings https://3downnation.com/2024/10/15/3downnation-cfl-power-rankings-b-c-lions-breaking-at-the-bottom/ https://pifflespodcast.com/blog/piffles-power-rankings-week-20/ ***** Week 19 reviews https://rodpedersen.com/cfl-week-18-wrap/ https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/15/landrys-5-takeaways-from-thanksgiving-weekend-3/ https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/15/mmqb-riding-the-late-season-momentum/ ***** Week 20 previews https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/toronto-argonauts-ottawa-redblacks-clash-set-to-crystallize-cfl-playoff-picture-1.2189139 https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/15/report-vernon-adams-jr-to-start-in-lions-regular-season-finale/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/lions-qb-vernon-adams-jr-to-get-start-in-regular-season-finale-1.2189445

I have come across a couple of items that were news to me. I have always had a hunch that The Beat of Brazil (which I believe was the last of the Mendes albums Atlantic released) was an old Brazilian album. It turns out the hunch was right. It was a 1963 album on the Philips label called Voce Ainda Nao Ouviu Nada! Google Translate says this means You Haven't Heard Anything Yet! The other item I stumbled upon was another Philips release which I was unaware of called Quiet Nights.