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`Mr. Olympics' comes off bench
Sun StaffNo one could ever accuse Jim McKay of signing up for another Olympics because he's resume building. Or because he needs the paycheck. "It sounds like fun," says McKay of his handshake deal to cover his 12th Olympiad. "It's one more time around the block....Tags: MSNBC (tv network), Greco Roman, 2016 Olympic Games, NBC (tv network), Bob Costas
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Thompson brought listeners to the ballpark
WHEN IT WAS Chuck Thompson's time to say a few words, Fred Manfra led him to the microphone and then Chuck's wife, Betty, and his son, Craig, were there to guide him away. Chuck doesn't see too well now. It is one of the cruel ironies of our time. For...Tags: Art Donovan, Major League Baseball, Baltimore Orioles, Baseball, Jim Palmer
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Go to the Hall, Miss Agnes Thompson's being honored
Sun StaffGo to war, Miss Agnes -- Chuck Thompson is in the Baseball Hall of Fame. The Orioles' legendary announcer was named yesterday as the 1993 winner of the Ford C. Frick Award, given to a broadcaster who has made a major contribution to baseball. His...Tags: Baltimore Orioles, Harry Caray, Television, Baseball, Jack Brickhouse
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Thompson makes the call on 'once in a lifetime experience'
Sun StaffCOOPERSTOWN, N.Y. -- Performance, longevity and a voice smoother than the consistency of maple syrup, dripping with the rich resonance that has always been his, has brought Chuck Thompson to a cherished and satisfying career achievement -- enshrinement in...Tags: Ralph Kiner, Baltimore Orioles, Baseball, National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, World War II (1939-1945)
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August 2011 Program Guide
Staff reporterMONDAY, AUGUST 1 DEADLY DISEASES Cardiovascular and neurological diseases are two of the biggest killers in America. Learn of the latest advances in treating and dodging each from two doctors from the University of Chicago. Dr. Matthew Sorrentino is a...Tags: Isaac Stern, Carney (music group), Phil Rizzuto, Cardiologists, Syria
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Historian, author and MLBlog.com columnist, Curt Smith
Staff reporterCurt Smith is an author, columnist, radio talk host, and Senior Lecturer in English at the University of Rochester. He wrote more speeches than anyone for former President George H.W. Bush. The New York Times terms his work "the high point of Bush...Tags: Documentary (genre), Mass Media, Television Industry, Radio, The Washington Post
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Connecticut Closeup of Naugatuck
The Hartford CourantHOW IT GOT ITS NAME: From the Indian word Nekuutunk, or Naukatunk, meaning "one large tree." The tree is said to have stood in what is now the town of Seymour. Naugatuck is one of only two Connecticut town names with Indian derivation; Norwalk is the...Tags: Naugatuck River
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MLB Network to show Don Larsen perfect game Jan. 1
WatchdogHere is a site where you can plug in your zip code to learn of channel locations for MLB Network, debuting 6 p.m. Thursday. The network will launch with its "Hot Stove Live" studio show, but the highlight will come......Tags: Major League Baseball, Yogi Berra, Baseball, Vin Scully
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Longoria, not the Babe, on MLB Network premiere
WatchdogI have discussed the MLB Network in general and the rerun of Don Larsen's perfect game both in the blog and in the newspaper in recent days. But I have much, much more to say! Click below . . .......Tags: Movies, Major League Baseball, NBC (tv network), Peyton Manning, Carlos Beltran
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Charlie Robertson's perfect-o recalled, Addie's not
WatchdogOne more oddity from the NBC telecast of Don Larsen's perfect game, then I'll leave it alone: Strangely, Vin Scully and Mel Allen referenced Larsen's as the second perfect-o in major league history, joining Charlie Robertson in 1922, now four......Tags: NBC (tv network), Addie Joss, Bob Costas, Cy Young, Vin Scully
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Vin Scully named best sportscaster ever
WatchdogYou are reading the 4,000th post in WatchDog's 20-month history. Thanks as always for your loyalty, support and contributions. To mark the occasion we link to Tom Hoffarth's post on the top 50 sports broadcasters of all time, as per......Tags: Skip Caray, Softball, Phil Rizzuto, Harry Caray, Terry Bradshaw
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I read 2.33 baseball books while I was on vacation
WatchdogI took three books on my L.A. vacation but didn't quite have time to get through all of them. So my mini-review of Marty Appel's new bio of Thurman Munson will have to wait. I did read "Miracle Ball," Brian......Tags: Vin Scully
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