Tag Archives: Popular Culture

Politics Schmalitics : Play Ball!

Posted on April 1, 2008 by Thorne Dreyer

Abner Doubleday: “Baseball? What’s that?” America and Baseball By George Will / March 30, 2008 WASHINGTON — Washington’s first major league baseball team, the Senators, was owned by Clark Griffith, who, in the democratic, give-the-people-what-they-want spirit of the city, said: … Continue reading →

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Rag Blog Sports : Baseball Honors Frank Robinson at Civil Rights Game

Posted on March 27, 2008 by Thorne Dreyer

Hall of Famer Frank Robinson will be honored for his contributions to civil rights and to the betterment of baseball. Photo by Jacquelyn Martin / AP.Beacon Awards salute trailblazersBy Justice B. Hill / March 26, 2008As it did a year … Continue reading →

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The Dicks Still Hate the Police : SXSW

Posted on March 22, 2008 by Thorne Dreyer

The Dicks : Time has not dimmed their power. By Danny Eccleston / Mojo / The Rag Blog It is hard to overstate the importance of this Texan outfit. Covered by Mudhoney, worshipped by David Yow and lauded by The … Continue reading →

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Police watch riot at SXSW

Posted on March 16, 2008 by Thorne Dreyer

Fucked Up fucks up. Music fans leap into river to escape chaosBy NME.com / Mar 15, 2008 A riot occurred in the early hours of this morning (March 15) on Lamar Pedestrian Bridge in the midst of the SXSW festival … Continue reading →

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