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20th century American culture through a baseball lens
Noah Gittell, a film critic, sportswriter, and author, joins John Williams to highlight his new book, Baseball: The Movie. Noah talks with John about classic baseball movies mentioned in the book and how they connect with American lifestyle throughout history.
Archer Matt Stutzman searched ‘how to teach an armless man how to shoot a bow’ at start of Paralympic career
(NEXSTAR) – Known for his sense of humor, Paralympic archer Matt Stutzman jokes that the lack of results when he searched for someone with a similar situation is the reason he’s on his way to his fourth Paralympics. “Nothing came up,” Stutzman said. “I was like, oh, this is going to be fun. but I […]
Report: State lawmakers won’t act on Bears or White Sox stadium funding requests in waning spring session
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Lawmakers are still working on the state budget after Democrats in charge of the House and Senate went through their self-imposed deadline last week Friday. So, according to a Chicago Tribune report this weekend, state lawmakers won’t be taking any action on public funding requests by either the Bears or the White […]
Aurora track star runs away from competition on national stage
AURORA, Ill (CBS) – Some of the best high school athletes in Illinois are chasing gold at Eastern Illinois University this weekend, and one runner from Aurora Central Catholic is no stranger to the top of the podium.Patrick Hilby is one of the best high school runners in the country, especially in the 800-meter run. The senior and Wisconsin commit is chasing another win at the IHSA state meet, which would go nice with some of the other victories that are already on his resume.Hilby has been on quite a run recently, and that's no surprise to his coach. "He's...
In the early 20th century, the Chicago River Swim was an annual event that drew thousands of spectators
On Sept. 22, some 500 participants are expected to jump in downtown waters for the Chicago River Swim, 116 years after a similar event prompted the Tribune headline: “Germs Of Chicago River Mere Bagatelle To Girl.” “Regardless of the fact that the Chicago River is said to contain the most dangerous of germs, seventy-one swimmers of more or less fame in western aquatic circles will line up at ...
Indy 500 flagman living his dream, inspiring others along the way
SPEEDWAY, Ind. — The checkered flag is an icon of racing. It decorates homes across Indiana in the month of May. But the two checkered flags that really matter will be in the hands of Aaron Likens on Sunday. ”Whether or not you know racing,” Likens said, “Odds are you know the checkered flag.” It’s […]
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