By MICHAEL K. BOHN McClatchy-Tribune News Service This week’s U.S. Open golf tournament marks the 100th anniversary of a major milestone in American golf. In 1913, a 20-year-old amateur, Francis Ouimet, won the U.S. Open by beating two of Great … Continue reading
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How the Yankees put the stadium in baseball
April 17 By MICHAEL K. BOHN McClatchy-Tribune News Service They came by the thousands. Mostly men, with their overcoats buttoned and hats pulled tight against the cold wind. They formed a river of black and brown … Continue reading
Ron Blomberg was designated for assignment 40 years ago
By MICHAEL K. BOHN McClatchy-Tribune News Service Mention the words “designated hitter” in a room full of baseball fans, and the reactions will be split. Younger folks will shrug and say, “Yeah, what’s your point?” The older crowd will make … Continue reading
Fifty years ago, Wisconsin put an improbable thrill in the Rose Bowl
By MICHAEL K. BOHN, McClatchy-Tribune News Service On Jan. 1, 1963, Southern Cal quarterback Pete Beathard stepped up under center Larry Sagouspe, and 93,000 people roared their approval. It was the start of the fourth quarter of the Rose Bowl, … Continue reading
Forty years later, Immaculate Reception still a source of debate
By MICHAEL K. BOHN, McClatchy-Tribune News Service On Dec. 23, 1972, the “Immaculate Reception” heralded the beginning of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ dynasty. The team’s run of four Super Bowl victories in the 1970s, and the wins in 2006 and 2009, … Continue reading
Memorable moments from early years of World Series
By Michael K. Bohn, McClatchy-Tribune News Service (MCT) It’s World Series time, and all is well among most of America’s baseball faithful, save for Yankees fans and those diehard Cubs people. The Series lets the Barcalounger crowd get a … Continue reading
Images From Washington DC’s Baseball History
Michael K. Bohn McClatchy-Tribune News Services The surprising Washington Nationals have brought joy to baseball fans in the nation’s capital, a city that has hosted lousy teams for generations. Here are a few images that document Washington’s baseball … Continue reading
History of baseball in the nation’s capital has been a rollercoaster ride
By MICHAEL K. BOHN, McClatchy-Tribune News Service, October 3, 2012 As the surprising Washington Nationals prepare for the postseason after winning the National League East Division, fans in the nation’s capital are rejoicing after generations of lousy baseball in their … Continue reading
A 40-year protest of silver rights by US Olympic basketball team
By MICHAEL K. BOHN, McClatchy-Tribune News Service August 4, 2012 For generations, international political squabbles have often disrupted the Olympic Games and sullied the glory of sport and competition. For example, polemic shoving matches between the United States and Soviet … Continue reading
There’s plenty of Love in Olympic layout
By MICHAEL K. BOHN — McClatchy-Tribune News Service. June 13, 2012 The U.S. Golf Association loves to select classic American golf courses to host its preeminent national championship, the U.S. Open. The names of these venerable courses roll off the … Continue reading