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1964 : Yankee Tidbits from Dog Days by Philip Bashe
Photo by Rubenstein Dog Days : The Yankees fall from Grace and Return to Glory - 1964-1976 By Philip Bashe, the 1994 novel is not only one of the best sports book I have ever read, for me, it’s one of the best books period. Maybe a time Yankee fans would like to forget, the people behind the unraveling provide just as human a story as all the glory that proceeded. That said, Bashe does a masterful job conveying anecdotals and keeps you wanting more. So I just wanted to provide some tidbits and here is my first installment. 1965 will be next.
By Rich Monettiabout a year ago in Unbalanced
Part 7 : Somers Historical Tidbits
Please see tip, pledge and subscribe buttons below or hit me on venmo at @Rich-Monetti The Cows Come Home In 1878, Frederick Hopkins purchased the land that is now Muscoot Park. He was a New York City businessman who owned a large pharmaceutical company and his big financial claim to fame kept us all on the move. Mother Sill’s Travel Remedy was used for motion sickness, and the acreage he bought served as a family farm and a summer retreat. The house that stands was moved in 1898 when the New Croton Dam was built, and in 1968, Westchester County purchased 777 acres of the property. For recreational purposes, the cows, pigs, goats, chicken and vegetable rows are meant to show what life was like at the turn of the 19th century.
By Rich Monettiabout a year ago in History
Somers Blowout Aims for a Three-peat
Click for all fall slideshows In the previous three rounds of the playoffs, Somers has trailed early and Coach Anthony DeMatteo wasn’t looking to continue the string in the semifinals of the states. “So the stress all week was to come out flying in the first quarter,” he revealed, and the point was definitely taken.
By Rich Monettiabout a year ago in Unbalanced
Somers Wins Section Title with 35-21 Victory Over Rye
Please see tip, pledge and subscribe buttons Click for all fall slideshows Rye Slideshow On Friday November 15, Somers and Rye matched up pretty well as undefeated, defending State Champions, and at Mahopac High School for three quarters, the slugfest held up. A 14-14 tie for the Section One Title, the ball was suddenly on the ground, and Hudson Ruby’s eyes opened. “I saw the ball, reacted, and I was like, I got to get that,” said the defensive tackle.
By Rich Monettiabout a year ago in Unbalanced
Somers Moves onto Semifinals with 28-9 Defeat of Averill Park
Click for all fall slideshows On Friday November 22, Somers traveled to Shenendehowa High School for a rematch of last year’s regional final versus Averill Park, and for the third time in three games, the Tuskers did not score first. “People might think we are regressing,” said running back Mason Kelly. But for Somers, trailing is just another way forward
By Rich Monettiabout a year ago in Unbalanced
Somers Cheerleaders Bridge the Community with their Showcase
Please see tip, subscribe and pledge buttons below Click for all fall slideshows On Tuesday November 12, the Somers High School auditorium was filled, and as usual, the decibel levels rose to the top. But this occasion was reserved for the athletes who are in charge of leading the cheers.
By Rich Monettiabout a year ago in Unbalanced
John Jay Falls in Regional Final
Please see tip, pledge and subscribe buttons Click for all fall slideshows After taking the Section One title last weekend, John Jay faced Burnt Hills in the Regional Finals at Yorktown High School. Section One versus Section Two, the games all started close, but too much heigh, and too much hitting proved the difference.
By Rich Monettiabout a year ago in Unbalanced
John Jay Takes Section One Title
Please see tip, pledge and subscribe buttons Click for all Fall Slideshows After defeating Ardsley in a five set marathon on Thursday November 7, John Jay won a berth in the finals at the Westchester County Center on Sunday, and Lakeland stood in their way. One versus six, the previous encounter betrayed the numbers. The first two sets to Lakeland, John Jay kept their heads up and swept the final three. So when John Jay pulled the reverse and won the first two, the same possibility had to creep in. But as usual, Coach Rizzotti stayed the course.
By Rich Monettiabout a year ago in Unbalanced
Somers Means Business in Comeback Win Over Harrison
Please see tip, pledge and subscribe buttons Click for all fall slideshows Click for Sideline Shots On Friday November 8, Somers suited up for the semifinals against Harrison, and an 11th straight victory seemed pretty straight forward. But a few mistakes, and Harrison playing tough on both sides of the ball, a serious curve was thrown into the Tuskers' night. Down 6-0 to start the fourth quarter and facing a 4th and 17 from the Harrison 25, the Tuskers simply stayed on point.
By Rich Monettiabout a year ago in Unbalanced
John Jay Thrills their Way to Finals
Please see tip, subscribe and pledge buttons Click for all fall slideshows Video Clips On Thursday November 7, top seeded John Jay faced Ardsley in the semifinal round and were on track by winning the first set. But Ardsley won the next two, so Coach Tom Rizzotti offered some simple math to inspire his girls. “I asked them how many sets does it take to win a match,” he clarified, and with Ardsley still one shy, the Wolves returned with only addition on their minds.
By Rich Monettiabout a year ago in Unbalanced
