Posted by: Toadsly
on Jun 22, 2012
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Did you know that 40% of Japanese men are sitting down to urinate? And it’s not because of religious beliefs like the billion-plus Muslim men and women who follow the Prophet’s example. Nope, Japanese men seat-pee because their “mamma-san” demands it! Holy sushi, Squatman! Now, in Sweden, the radical feministic-socialistic “Left Party” is pushing to force male Sormland County officials to micturate while seated. One wonders how this rule would be enforced. Will doors be removed from stalls so the pee-police can cite scofflaws? Supporters claim it will eliminate puddles on floors and yellow stains on walls and ceilings and toilet seats. They even claim to have medical studies proving sitting is good for prostate health and facilitates better bladder drainage. What’s next? No more TV remotes? Crotch scratchers beware!
Posted by: DAFrizzi
on Jun 21, 2012
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21-3K CLEMENTE'S 3,000 HITS
DODGERS SNEAK BY BUCS IN 10, 5-3
CLEMENTE 0-3 - 53 HITS FROM 3K
Wednesday, June 21, 1972
PITTSBURGH - An unearned run on a Jose Pagan error allowed the Dodgers to tie the ballgame in the 7th. A pinch hit single by Jim Lefebvre in the 10th off Dave Guisti gave LA a 5-3 win over the Pirates.
Roberto Clemente was 0-3 and is still 53 hits away from 3,000.
An error by Willie Stargell also allowed an unearned run in a 2 run 1st inning. The Bucs tied it in the 2nd on Bob Robertson's 2 run HR, his 3rd of the year. In the 3rd, Stargell gave the Bucs a 3-2 lead when he drove in Al Oliver.
Jim Brewer (5-2) got the win in relief in relief of Claude Osteen. Hard luck loser Bob Moose (5-3) pitched 9.1 innings, striking out 7.
The loss puts the Pirates in a virtual tie with NY for 1st place in the NL East. NY beat the Astros 5-4. The Cubs lost to SF 4-0 and remain 2 GB.
The Pirates travel to Chicago. Friday, it's Steve Blass (8-1) v Fergie Jenkins (8-5).
In memory of Mr. Les Banos.
Posted by: Steel Curtain Rising
on Jun 20, 2012
Mewelde Moore's time in Pittsburgh it ended just as it started. Under the radar and to little fanfare. But if Moore's primary role was the Steelers was that of an understudy, his contribution should not be understated.
Posted by: DAFrizzi
on Jun 20, 2012
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21-3K CLEMENTE'S 3,000 HITS
PIRATES , DODGERS RAINED OUT
CLEMENTE 53 HITS FROM 3K
Tuesday, June 20, 1972
PITTSBURGH - The Pirates - Dodgers game was rained out Tuesday. No make up date has been made.
Tuesday's scheduled starters, Claude Osteen and Bob Moose, will pitch Wednesday.
Houston's 7-4 win over New York has placed the Mets a full game behind the 1st place Buccos. Chicago's 15-8 rout over the Giants puts them just 2 games behind the Pirates.
In memory of Mr. Les Banos.
Posted by: DAFrizzi
on Jun 18, 2012
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21-3K CLEMENTE'S 3,000 HITS
PIRATES POUND LA 13-3
CLEMENTE 3-5, HR, 3 RBIS - 53 HITS FROM 3K
Monday, June 19, 1972
PITTSBURGH - The Pirates, shut out by San Diego in 2 straight games, took it out on Don Sutton and the Dodgers.
Four multi-run innings led the Bucs to a 13-3 win over LA, even though the Bucs had just 3 more hits (16) than the Dodgers.
Roberto Clemente was 3-5 and needs 53 hits to reach 3,000. He doubled in both the 3rd and the 5th, when he drove in Dave Cash. His HR in the 8th drove in Vic Davalillo. Clemente is now batting .325 with 5 HR and 30 RBIs.
Manny Sanguillen was 2-5 with 2 RBIs. Al Oliver was 3-4 with a HR and 3 RBIs. Gene Alley took Sutton deep in the 6th for his 1st HR of the year. Two of the Pirates' runs were unearned.
Sutton (8-2) got the loss. Dock Ellis (8-2) pitched 7.1 innings for the win.
The Pirates are still in 1st place, 1/2 game ahead of the Mets, who lost to Houston. The Cubs, with an 11 inning win over SF, have moved to within 2.5 games of first.
Tuesday, its Claude Osteen vs Bob Moose.
In memory of Mr. Les Banos.
Posted by: DAFrizzi
on Jun 18, 2012
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21-3K CLEMENTE'S 3,000 HITS
PADRES SHUTOUT PIRATES AGAIN 1-0
CLEMENTE 0-4, 56 HITS FROM 3K
Sunday, June 18, 1972
PITTSBURGH - Once again, Padres pitching held the Bucs to another shutout. Steve Arlin (6-6) followed Clay Kirby's lead and threw a complete game shutout win . The Padres sneaked past the Pirates, 1-0.
Roberto Clemente was 0-4 and is still 56 hits away from 3,000.
The Pirates are now 1/2 game behind the Mets, who beat the Reds 2-1.
Bruce Kison (2-1) scattered just 3 hits for the Pirates. The lone run came in the top of the 1st. Jerry Morales led off the game with a double. He advanced to 3rd on Fred Stanley's ground out and scored on Leron Lee's groundout.
The Pirates came close to tying the game in the 8th. Richie Hebner led off with a single. After Milt May forced Hebner at 2nd, Gene Clines came in to pinch run and moved to 2nd when Gene Alley walked. Manny Sanguillen pinch hit for Kison. Clines advanced to 3rd on Sangy's line out but was stranded when Vic Davalillo popped up to 3B Dave Roberts in foul territory.
LA comes to town Monday with Don Sutton (8-1) facing Dock Ellis (5-3).
In memory of Mr. Les Banos.
Posted by: Toadsly
on Jun 18, 2012
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I’m a father! Big deal! If I weren’t, I’d have had to fork over my own $5.49 for a served-all-day “Triple Crown Breakfast!” I’m grateful and wish to extend my thanks to the people who are responsible for my being feted and culinary treated: my wife and countless deadbeat dads! Thanks, Sweetie, for letting me impregnate you. I never liked kids…or animals…or clutter…or sharing you…or added responsibility (Before we were parents). But you said I’d make a great father and apparently you were right? If I’m a decent father, it’s only because so many other fathers are so despicable. I did very little! Why women like men is a mystery to me. They risk so much on an iffy investment that often bankrupts their soul. Happy Father’s Day, PGPlussers!
Posted by: JimBibbySweat1
on Jun 16, 2012
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Pascal Dupuis: A bright spot for Pittsburgh in 2011-12
Posted by: DAFrizzi
on Jun 16, 2012
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21-3K CLEMENTE'S 3,000 HITS
BUCS SNEAK PAST PADRES, 2-1
CLEMENTE 1-3, 56 HITS FROM 3K
Friday, June 16, 1972
PITTSBURGH - A 1st inning RBI by Willie Stargell and a 3rd inning RBI by Manny Sanguillen was all Steve Blass needed to nail down a complete game victory and a 2-1 Pirates win.
Roberto Clemente was 1-3 with an intentional walk. He singled in the 3rd and scored on Sanguillen's 25th RBI of the year. Sanguillen was 2-4.
Clemente is now 56 hits away from 3,000.
Blass, now 8-1, had a shutout until the top of the 9th when Darrell Thomas led off with a single and scored on Nate Colbert's 2 out double. Fred Norman (4-6) took the loss.
The win kept the Pirates in 1st place in the NL East with a record of 35-18. The Mets beat the Reds 2-1, so the Bucs remain 1/2 games ahead. Game 2 with the Padres is Saturday with Clay Kirby (4-6) facing Luke Walker (2-2).
In memory of Mr. Les Banos.
Posted by: bigswa1
on Jun 15, 2012
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