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Almost Perfect

Wednesday, June 23rd, 2010

June 23, 1917 – On this day Babe Ruth walked the first batter then punched the umpire.  With Ruth ejected from the game, pitcher Ernie Shore stepped up to the mound after only a few warmup throws.  The runner on first tried to steal second, but he was thrown out by the catcher.  Shore went on to [...]

Gender Fender Benders

Sunday, March 7th, 2010

March 7, 1908 – This was the day that Cincinnati Mayor Mark Breith stood before his city council and declared, “Women are not physically fit to operate automobiles.”
Over 100 years later, there is more than enough statistical data to put Breith’s statement to the test. Turns out men account for 73% of all road [...]

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