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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/

Top Ten NFL beer price increases over the past decade.

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.

Montreal 19....Ottawa 12 Well, this was a bummer. I have had problems this year with the radio stations that carry the Montreal, Ottawa and Calgary games. I was unable to listen to either the Montreal or Ottawa stations today. The game was carried on the CBS Sports cable channel, so it was not available to watch (in the US) on the league's website. So I missed the game. It was Davis Alexander vs. Jeremiah Masoli. The Als led from start to finish. The Redblacks have not won since Sept. 7. https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/14/recap-montreal-19-ottawa-12-2/ https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/14/als-beat-redblacks-to-close-thanksgiving-weekend-presented-by-purolator/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/montreal-alouettes-sweep-redblacks-hand-ottawa-fourth-straight-loss-1.2188917 https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/cfl-scores-today-montreal-alouettes-19-ottawa-redblacks-12-alouettes-defense-shines-in-defensive-battle/ https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/14/3-stats-that-defined-montreals-week-19-win-over-ottawa/ ***** JC Abbott selects his 2024 All-Rookie team. https://3downnation.com/2024/10/14/presenting-the-2024-cfl-all-rookie-team/

This week's AP rankings has Army at 23 and Navy at 25. This is the first time since 1960 that both teams have appeared in the same AP poll.

October 14 Allan Jones - 1907 Bill Justis - 1926 Robert Parker - 1930 Cliff Richard - 1940 Justin Hayward - 1946 Kenny Neal - 1957 Thomas Dolby - 1958 ***** Roger Moore - 1927 Dave Schultz - 1949

I'm so glad that the losses for everyone here were limited to inanimate objects. I gather from the absence of comments that no one has a flooding problem.

Edmonton 23....Calgary 18 Tre Ford vs. Matthew Shiltz. Low-scoring game that got very interesting in the fourth quarter. The Elks led 17-5 after three. Then the Stamps scored two touchdowns to take the lead. The Elks got a touchdown to take the lead back. The Stamps came back in the final minute, and on the game's last play the pass to Begelton fell incomplete in the end zone. https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/12/recap-edmonton-23-calgary-18/ https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/12/elks-sweep-season-series-over-stampeders/ https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/edmonton-elks-calgary-stampeders-cfl-football-1.7351405 https://3downnation.com/2024/10/12/calgary-stampeders-continue-slide-gets-swept-by-elks-six-other-thoughts/ https://3downnation.com/2024/10/12/elks-bring-out-the-brooms-sweep-season-series-with-stamps-seven-other-thoughts/ https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/12/3-stats-that-defined-edmontons-week-19-win-over-calgary/ ***** Sask 39....BC 8 The Lions were never in it. The fact is, the Lions' offense has not been particularly good since Rourke returned. With the win, the Riders clinched (at least) second place. With the loss, the Lions will finish third. https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/12/recap-saskatchewan-39-bc-8/ https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/12/roughriders-shut-down-lions-to-secure-home-playoff-game/ https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatoon/roughriders-home-playoff-game-1.7351510 https://3downnation.com/2024/10/12/saskatchewan-roughriders-clinch-home-playoff-game-move-within-one-point-of-first-place/ https://3downnation.com/2024/10/13/b-c-lions-wave-the-white-flag-surrender-home-field-advantage-in-blowout-loss-to-riders-xx-other-thoughts/ https://pifflespodcast.com/blog/riders-secure-home-playoff-game-dominate-lions-at-mosaic-stadium/ https://pifflespodcast.com/blog/riderville-roundup-october-13/ https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/12/3-stats-that-defined-saskatchewans-week-19-win-over-bc/ ***** Thanksgiving previews https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/13/als-depth-a-challenge-for-redblacks-on-thanksgiving/ https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/13/backup-qbs-take-centre-stage-for-als-redblacks/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/alouettes-qb-davis-alexander-to-start-vs-redblacks-with-cody-fajardo-absent-1.2188471 https://3downnation.com/2024/10/13/alouettes-to-start-qb-davis-alexander-on-thanksgiving-day/

October 13 Gerald Marks - 1900 Art Tatum - 1910 Terry Gibbs - 1924 Ray Brown - 1926 Lee Konitz - 1927 Anita Kerr - 1927 Johnny Lytle - 1932 Nana Mouskouri - 1934 Pharoah Sanders - 1940 Chris Farlowe - 1940 Paul Simon - 1941 Lacy J. Dalton - 1946 Sammy Hagar - 1947 John Ford Coley - 1948 Marie Osmond - 1959 ***** Tom Mees - 1949

Toronto 14....Winnipeg 11 I guess the story here is how the Argos' defense shut down the Bombers' offense. I thought the Bombers would win it in the last minute, but the Argos stopped them before they could get into field goal range. With the win, the Argos clinched the last remaining playoff spot, and thus eliminated the Ticats. https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/12/recap-toronto-14-winnipeg-11/ https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/11/defence-on-full-display-between-argonauts-and-blue-bombers/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/toronto-argonauts-clinch-playoff-spot-prevent-winnipeg-blue-bombers-from-locking-up-west-1.2188041 https://3downnation.com/2024/10/11/toronto-argonauts-clinch-final-cfl-playoff-spot-eliminate-rival-hamilton-tiger-cats/ https://3downnation.com/2024/10/12/winnipeg-blue-bombers-miss-opportunities-in-loss-to-toronto-10-other-thoughts/ https://3downnation.com/2024/10/12/toronto-sack-exchange-finds-bull-market-against-bombers-13-other-thoughts/ https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/cfl-scores-today-toronto-argonauts-14-winnipeg-blue-bombers-11-argos-edge-blue-bombers-clinch-playoff-spot/ https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/11/argonauts-beat-bombers-to-punch-playoff-ticket/ https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/12/3-stats-that-defined-torontos-week-19-win-over-winnipeg/ ***** Week 19 previews https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/cfl-games-today-october-12th-2024-edmonton-elks-vs-calgary-stampeders-bc-lions-vs-saskatchewan-roughriders-tv-channels-odds/ https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/bc-lions-8-8-week-18-preview-vs-saskatchewan-roughriders-8-7-1-prediction-depth-chart-injuries-odds-keys-to-the-game-player-to-watch/#google_vignette https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/saskatchewan-roughriders-8-7-1-week-19-preview-vs-bc-lions-8-8-prediction-depth-chart-injuries-odds/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/rourke-b-c-lions-have-history-on-their-side-versus-saskatchewan-roughriders-1.2187842 https://pifflespodcast.com/blog/home-playoff-game-at-stake-as-riders-host-lions-in-western-showdown/ https://pifflespodcast.com/blog/no-scruffy-rider-pride-isnt-dead-or-on-life-support/ https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/calgary-stampeders-4-10-week-19-preview-vs-edmonton-elks-5-11-prediction-depth-chart-injuries-odds/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/calgary-stampeders-look-to-end-slump-vs-edmonton-elks-1.2187958

Week 19 (Thanksgiving Weekend) picks https://3downnation.com/2024/10/11/3downnation-cfl-picks-can-the-lions-snatch-a-home-playoff-game-away-from-the-riders/ https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/predictions-cfl-news-hub-writers-week-19-picks/ https://pifflespodcast.com/blog/piffles-picks-week-19/ ***** Week 19 previews https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/11/3-stats-that-may-loom-large-on-thanksgiving-weekend/ https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/11/willie-jefferson-headlines-3-matchups-to-watch-on-friday-night-football/ https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/cfl-games-today-october-11th-2024-toronto-argonauts-vs-winnipeg-blue-bombers-tv-channels-odds/ https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/toronto-argonauts-8-7-week-19-preview-vs-winnipeg-blue-bombers-10-6-prediction-depth-chart-injuries-odds/ https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/preview-toronto-at-winnipeg/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/brady-oliveira-winnipeg-bombers-look-to-shine-versus-toronto-argonauts-with-much-at-stake-1.2187357 https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/11/lions-riders-battle-for-second-place-in-west-on-saturday/ https://3downnation.com/2024/10/11/rb-a-j-ouellette-rides-again-for-saskatchewan-vs-b-c-lions/ https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/rourke-b-c-lions-have-history-on-their-side-versus-saskatchewan-roughriders-1.2187842 https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/saskatchewan-roughriders-prepare-for-new-challenge-in-crucial-rematch-with-bc-lions-1.2187621 https://3downnation.com/2024/10/11/all-star-receiver-alexander-hollins-highlights-key-b-c-lions-returning-vs-riders/ https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/cfl-week-19-edmonton-elks-5-11-at-calgary-stampeders-4-10-preview-odds-injury-report-prediction/ https://3downnation.com/2024/10/11/veteran-qb-matthew-shiltz-makes-first-start-for-calgary-stampeders/ https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/11/stamps-elks-kickoff-thanksgiving-weekend-double-header/ https://3downnation.com/2024/10/11/qb-jarret-doege-to-dress-behind-tre-ford-could-see-playing-time-for-elks/ ***** All-CFL picks https://www.cfl.ca/2024/10/11/landry-my-2024-all-cfl-selections/ ***** Playoff Scenarios https://cflnewshub.com/cfl-news/111th-cfl-grey-cup-playoff-scenarios-thanksgiving-weekend-presented-by-purolator/

To the Members of the Voting Academy VOTE WITH YOUR EARS Franco Ambrosetti's Sweet Caress "A beautiful album informed by deep knowledge of tradition and tinged with a bit of nostalgia for the lush studio orchestra recordings of bygone eras, Franco Ambrosetti’s Sweet Caress is a testament to lyricism…and to Alan Broadbent’s skills as an orchestrator." - Mark Lomanno    Best Large Jazz Ensemble Sweet Caress - Franco Ambrosetti

October 11 Art Blakey - 1919 Curtis Amy - 1929 Dottie West - 1932 Billy Higgins - 1936 Lester Bowie - 1941 Daryl Hall - 1946 ***** Henry John Heinz - 1844 Steve Young - 1961