Sunday August 2……..9:31 p.m…….an update on JOEL FOGEL’S injury is that he broke his left wrist NOT his right in an attempt at a diving catch in the top of the 7th inning in TEAM FOGEL’S 6-3 victory over TEAM WERNICK…..he was taken to Bethesda North Hospital and reports surgery might be required after a follow-up visit to an othopedist……in other action, winners included TEAM KIRZNER, TEAM LOOOOOOOON and TEAM EPPSTEIN…….IN THE GAME OF THE WEEK WEDNESDAY, TEAM LOOOOOOON and TEAM EPPSTEIN hook up in a game that could determine the second half champion…….TEAM EPPSTEIN, 4-1, lost to TEAM LOOOOOON, 3-1, by a score of 6-3, in the first half and are out for revenge…….both captains ANTON LOOOOOOON ( Monday) and STEVE EPPSTEIN (Tuesday) will be guests on Pardon The Interruption with hosts Tony Kornheiser and Michael Wilbon grilling each with questions….meanwhile, both captains were spotted Sunday afternoon at the Blue Ash Recreation Center pool and exchanged handshakes and good luck wishes, but we all know once the game starts, the friendship will end……this reporter was trying to get some comments about the game from both captains, but each didn’t want to post any bulletin board talk…….instead LOOOOOOOON was boasting that he thought his team was the best team in the league, while this reporter was asking who had the better overall record in which LOOOOOOOOON replied, “We’ll see at the end of the season”……this reporter wanted to bet a dinner, but was blindsided by LOOOOOOOON when he said he didn’t want to bet NOT because he lacked confidence in his team, but he didn’t want to have dinner with me!!!!!!!……..hahaha……. r.rosenthal@fuse.net…………….
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MOnday August 3…….11:46 a.m……more notes from the TEAM LOON 7-2 victory over TEAM NEWMAN…….BARRY KAPLAN pitched another gem…..the defense was stellar again……AARON COMPTON made some nice plays in the field……ANDY JENNINGS had three hits……and finally ALAN LESSURE, not noted for his speed, had two hits including a bunt single……. r.rosenthal@fuse.net………………
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Sunday August 2………12:27 p.m……..the first game to report in was a come-from-behind victory for TEAM FOGEL over TEAM WERNICK, 6-3…….the victors trailed 3-1 going into the bottom of the 6th inning, but plated five runs to earn the victory……kudos to pitcher JAN BECKER who allowed all three runs on sacrifice flyouts……one other note……captain JOEL FOGEL suffered an injury to his wrist and had to leave the game in the top of the 7th inning……here’s to a quick recovery!!!!!!…….more game action to report when it comes into the press room……..r.rosenthal@fuse.net…….
Sparky Fogel catches a bad break!
Sparky Fogel broke his right wrist while trying to catch a shinking line-drive. Joel was in a trmendous amount of pain, (as would be expected). His family Doctor, 1stB Dr Albert Weisbrot was on the scene immediatley, along with Dr Glassman and Dr. Pelberg. All assisted in Sparky’s injury until the emergencey squad arrived to take Sparky to B North for treatment. A full recovery is expected, plenty of candy will help!
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Thursday July 30…….8:51 p.m……..will we ever finish the season?…….will it ever stop raining on Wednesdays?……….will the Reds finish the season with enough players?………..will the Xavier mens’ basketball team be O.K. without DERRICK BROWN NOT coming back?……just questions to ponder……..ANYONE INTERESTED IN TICKETS TO THE OHIO STATE/USC FOOTBALL GAME IN COLUMBUS????????…….if so, please contact me at r.rosenthal@fuse.net……. games are scheduled this Sunday so be sure to set the alarm clock nice and early……..HAPPY SOFTBALLING…………