Just prior to World War I, a group of investors in cities around the United States made the last serious attempt to establish a third major league in professional baseball. In 1913 the growing interest and attendance for ‘the national…
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Friday Facts: Snow, Frozen Fish, Kegglers Welcome
:: Amount of snow predicted by NBC12 meteorologist Teri Park in this week’s “potentially devastating blizzard”- 16-22 inches :: Amount of snow which actually fell in the “potentially devastating blizzard”- 5 inches (City Airport), 5.25 inches (NWS office at Erdman…
The Mile-High Marathon
It started as a fraternity stunt, but running enthusiasts the world over now look forward to it almost as much as the Boston and New York Marathons. It’s the Mile-High Marathon, a uniquely urban race, and it happens right here…
Christmastime in the City
As Christmastime approaches, the face of the city tends to drop its often-cynical sneer and begins to sport a smile. The smiles on the faces of innocent children; the smiles on the faces of far-from-innocent retailers; the smiles on the…
Friday Facts: Mayor Matthau, Cat Runs
:: Number of wars memorialized at War Memorial Park– 10 :: This was the 57th year that the Senior choir from Central High performed at the City Hall tree lighting ceremony. :: The tree lighting was was also the 57th…