Entries from Bostonist tagged with 'gamesix'
October 19, 2007
So Sheriff Beckett stared down the Cleveland gang last night. Once again, when the Red Sox needed Josh to be at his absolute best, he pretty much was. Sure, he gave up one more hit than he did in his Game One dazzler, but he only gave up one run - on a double play ball. Other than that, he struck out 11 Indians and gave 44,588 Clevelanders something to do with their towels beside......
Continue Reading "Sports Redux: From Gary Cooper to Barry Gibb"October 11, 2007
As Hillary Clinton hogs all the airtime, Barack Obama fans flames with his fashion choices, and John Edwards ducks for cover under rumors of infidelity, what is a less-recognized Democratic presidential candidate to do? Offer the public Red Sox tickets. In a clear appeal to New England residents, particularly those in New Hampshire, candidate and Connecticut Senator Chris Dodd is holding a "Take Me Out to the Ball Game" contest. If you donate $20.04 to......
Continue Reading "Candidate Dodd Waves Red Sox Tix Before Voters"February 22, 2005
If you thought that our Red Sox fans believing in a curse was strange, then you might think that Chicagoians have lost it. Claiming that their curse is still in effect since the foul ball deflected off Cub fan Steve Bartman during Game Six in the National League Championship Series in 2003, Chicago is doing something about it. Harry Caray's Restaurant, named after legendary Chicago broadcaster of the White Sox and then Cubs for years,......
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