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Originally the Boston Americans, founded in 1901, the Red Sox won the first World Series in 1903. Playing its games from 1912 to the present at tiny and quirky Fenway Park, with its 37-foot high wall in left field called "The Green Monster" and other unique features, the Red Sox are woven deeply into the fabric of New England, the capital of a fandom referred to as "Red Sox Nation," because of its widespread reach. From 1978-2003, the Red Sox's decades-long inability to win the World Series -- often at the hands of the New York Yankees, often in improbable and heartbreaking ways -- became the primary identity of the franchise, summed up as "The Curse of the Bambino," a reference to the sale...
Originally the Boston Americans, founded in 1901, the Red Sox won the first World Series in 1903. Playing its games from 1912 to the present at tiny and quirky Fenway Park, with its 37-foot high wall in left field called "The Green Monster" and other unique features, the Red Sox are woven deeply into the fabric of New England, the capital of a fandom referred to as "Red Sox Nation," because of its widespread reach. From 1978-2003, the Red Sox's decades-long inability to win the World Series -- often at the hands of the New York Yankees, often in improbable and heartbreaking ways -- became the primary identity of the franchise, summed up as "The Curse of the Bambino," a reference to the sale of Babe Ruth to the New York club. But the fortunes of the franchise changed in stunning fashion in 2004. Again facing the Yankees in the ALCS, the Red Sox lost the first three games, losing Game 3 at Fenway 19-8. But in the ninth inning of Game 4, Dave Roberts stole second base off closer Mariano Rivera, then scored the tying run. David Ortiz got the first of two straight walk-off hits in the 12th inning with a two-run homer. He repeated the feat later that same day in Game 5 with a single in the 14th inning. In Game 6, Curt Schilling pitched with a sutured right ankle, blood oozing through his sock, but earned the victory, forcing a Game 7 that the Red Sox won easily. It was the first time in baseball history a team won a series after trailing 0-3. The Red Sox then swept St. Louis in the World Series, its first title in 86 years. The Red Sox would win again in 2007, recovering from a 3-1 deficit to Cleveland in the ALCS, then sweeping Colorado for the title.
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25 Years Ago: May 29, 2012
May 29, 1987 Numerous discrepancies between current building standards and the condition of the Clark County Detention Center may force the county to close it and build a new one. Approximately 27 kindergarten students at Fannie Bush School...
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25 Years Ago: June 1, 2012
June 1, 1987 Georgia Vegetable Co.’s recent decision not to aerially spray its crops with insecticides may have produced a sigh of relief in the Becknerville area, but the action was both unnecessary and disappointing, the owner of a Florida-...
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Little League Round-up: June 16, 2012
The White Sox scored 11 times in the first inning and defeated the Orioles 13-1 in a Major League game at Lykins Park last week. Justin Overpeck and Jason Polley had two hits each for the White Sox. Polley went the distance on the mound and finished with...
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MLB can cut head off Arizona snake
jstark@jessaminejournal.comFor as long as sports have been around, athletes have always made public statements by their actions. There was Babe Ruth calling his shot in the 1932 world series, Cassius Clay converting to Islam and taking the name Muhammad Ali, and Ron Artest...Tags: American League, Immigration, Adrian Gonzalez, U.S. Department of Justice, Jose Bautista
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25 Years Ago in Clark County
Oct. 25, 1986
Winchester native Larry W. Bailey has been named director of alumni affairs at Eastern Kentucky University, EKU president Hanly Funderburk announced today. Bailey, 37, will be responsible for directing the programs, activities and...Tags: Basketball
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Little League Roundup: June 22, 2011
Sun Sports EditorThe Braves needed just one run to defeat the Mets in the Major League Tournament Tuesday night at Lykins Park. The Braves scored the game-winner in the sixth inning and defeated the Mets 1-0 to advance in the tournament. Alex Back paced the Braves with...Tags: St. Louis Cardinals, Los Angeles Dodgers, Chicago White Sox, Baseball, Chicago Cubs
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Little League Roundup: June 16, 2011
Sun Sports EditorThe White Sox scored the game-winning run in the sixth inning and escaped with a 3-2 triumph over the Red Sox in a Major League game Wednesday night at Lykins Park. The White Sox managed six hits, led by Brady Doan, who connected on a single and a double....Tags: Los Angeles Dodgers, Chicago White Sox, New York Yankees, Baseball, New York Mets
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Little League Roundup: June 10, 2011
Sun Sports EditorThe Braves scored seven runs in the first two innings and held on for a 7-4 victory over the Mets in a Major League game Wednesday night at Lykins Park. Alex Back tossed a three-hitter and struck out 11 batters in going the distance for the Braves. Back...Tags: St. Louis Cardinals, Chicago White Sox, Detroit Tigers, Baseball, Atlanta Braves
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Little League Roundup, June 8, 2011
Sun Sports EditorThe Dodgers scored four times in the fourth inning and rallied for a 9-4 victory over the Mets in a Major League game Monday night at Lykins Park. Houston Goodman connected on an inside-the-park home run and laced three hits, while Brandon Thacker had...Tags: Los Angeles Dodgers, Chicago White Sox, New York Yankees, Baseball, Chicago Cubs
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Little League Roundup: June 9, 2011
Sun Sports EditorThe Orioles scored the game-winning run in the sixth inning and held on for a 3-2 win over the Reds in a Major League game Tuesday night at Lykins Park. Chandler English connected on a pair of home runs and Isaiah Williams slapped a double to lead the...Tags: Pittsburgh Pirates, New York Yankees, Baseball, Atlanta Braves, Cincinnati Reds
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Little League Roundup: June 6, 2011
Sun Sports EditorTyler Howard threw a no-hitter to lead the Orioles to a 10-0 shutout over the A’s in four innings Saturday at Lykins Park. Howard finished with 11 strikeouts and added a home run and a double at the plate. Jordan Howard paced the team’s...Tags: Los Angeles Dodgers, Chicago White Sox, Atlanta Braves, Seattle Mariners, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim
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Little League Roundup, May 24, 2011
Sun Sports EditorThe Braves escaped the rain and came away with a 2-1 triumph over the Reds in a Major League game Monday night at Lykins Park.The game was one of only three played before inclement weather postponed the rest of Monday’s slate of games.The Braves...Tags: Crimes, Los Angeles Dodgers, Crime, Law and Justice, Chicago White Sox, Softball
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