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andydrysdalerogers · 9 months

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Sliding Into Home ~ Status: All Star

Pairing: MLB!Frank Adler x Abigail Hernandez (OFC)

Synopsis:

After a trade from Boston to Los Angeles, first baseman Frank Adler would seem to have it all. Money, women, an amazing niece, yes Frank should have it all. Except for one thing. One thing that left after a mistake five years ago. Los Angeles should be the chance to start over. Except she is supposed to be in Boston. Not his new medical director.

* A Frank Adler AU x Major League Baseball Story**

Warning: ANGST (i can't stress this enough), second chances, cheating, S~M~U~T!!, slow burn, drug use, abandonment issues, betrayal, domestic violence (i may have missed some), flashbacks

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Abigail Cecilia Hernandez-Adler grew up in a crazy house. But not like you think.

The youngest of five children, she is also the only girl. Her parents' miracle. Not that they didn’t love her brothers. But she was an unexpected, yet adored by her family, miracle.

Walking towards her childhood home, Mary was chattering as usual. She loved her adoptive grandparents, well really, her only grandparents, seeing as how Frank’s mother, Evelyn, wasn’t really in the picture. “Do you think Abuela (grandmother) made my cake?”

“I’m sure she did.” Abby smiled. Her “cake” was actually imported sweet bread with pineapple jam filling. Ana could make it, but the local Salvadorean bakery had it shipped fresh every week. Abby cocked her head when she heard the sounds of people yelling at the television, no doubt a soccer game on the screen. “I think the guys are already here. Mami said the guys would be here but not the wives.”

Frank groaned. “So, they are planning on killing me.”

“For what?” Abby asked innocently.

“You know for what,” Frank growled. “I married their baby sister without them there.”

“But Mami and Papi were there. They can get over it.” Abby raised her hand to knock but Frank stopped her.

“Remember me after I die, love. Don’t fall for anyone else. Especially this asshole,” thumbing back to Johnny. “Be a widow forever.”

“Oh my god, so dramatic.” Abby knocked and smiled. “Love you, Frankie.”

“I’m seriously doubting that right now Cricket.”

The door flew open with Ana on the other side with an apron already on. “Since when do you knock?”

“Since you taught me manners,” Abby replied. She hugged her mother, “Hi Mami.”

“Hola, mi linda (my beauty). Come in! Mi hijo,” she kissed Frank’s cheek. “The boys are in the den with your father. Oh Johnny, Suzie, Scott, I’m so glad you came. Oh, mi corazon (my heart),” as she hugs Mary. “You are getting so big.”

“Abuela! I missed you!” Mary hugged Ana hard. “Is Abuelo here?”

“Is that my Mary?” William came from around the corner and Mary squealed, jumping into his arms. “Oh Nugget, you’ve grown like a foot since Vegas.”

“I have not!” Mary danced around, with Dodger prancing with her.

“To me, you have. Go,” he pointed to the den. “There are some people who want to see you.” Mary took off with Dodger following. William stood up and smiled. “HI, mi hija, Frank.” He gave both of them a hug before shaking hands with the rest of the group. “How was the house?”

“It was good. A little weird,” Abby offered. “But it still felt like home. Frank’s nervous.”

“I’m not nervous, I’m cautious.” William gave him a look. “The guys are gonna kill me.”

William laughed. “They are not. They might try but you make their sister happy and let’s face it, they are more scared of her.”

“Hey fools, apparently our little sister can’t even say hi to us,” a male voice says as the group walks into the living room.

“Mami! Isn’t it polite to greet guests as they come into the house and not make them go to you?” Abby’s eyes sparkle as her brother, Marco, blanches.

Ana comes out with her hands on her hips. “Marco, go get your brothers and come say hello to your hermanita and her family.”

“But Mami...”

“Now! Or vas a ver (you will see).” She reaches down for her foot and Marco practically runs into the other room.

“What the hell,” Johnny mutters under his breath as Scott Frank and Abby laugh. Susie shrugs.

“It's called La Chancla, or the sandal. It’s a Hispanic mother thing. They throw it at the child who annoys them the most. It's usually Marco or Robert for us,” Abby explains. “Frank got it once too, in high school.”

Frank unconsciously rubs the back of his head. “Ana’s got great aim as well.” His back stiffens as Marco and three other men enter the room. “Shit.”

“That’s a quarter Frank,” Mary sings, coming up behind them. “Frank swears a lot and Abby is making him pay for it.”

“Good for her,” the oldest looking at bunch says. “Hi,” turning to the newcomers. “I’m Antonio,” offering his hand to everyone. “This is Robert, Daniel and Marco.”

Abby introduces everyone as Ana ushers everyone to the den. As Frank walks by, Antonio stops him. “We just need to talk to Frankie Boy here for a sec.”

“Tony...”

“Abby princessa, go talk with your friends. We’ll just be a moment.”

“Its ok Cricket.” Frank nods to her. “Love you”.

Abby rolls her eyes and sighs. “Just don’t kill him. I love him too much.” She tosses her curls around and stomps out of the room.

Frank swallows as he looks at his wife’s brothers. His brothers in law. “Guys look...”

“Shut up Franklin,” Antonio growls. “Did you cheat on my sister?”

Frank is stunned. “No. I would never.”

“Then the pictures...”

“Were a set-up from Weiss,” Frank said. “He’s been playing this game with her all because he’s in love with her. Daniel, you remember how he was with her. But I would do anything to protect your sister. I love her so much. She and Mary are my entire world.”

“You married her without us,” Robert said.

“I know. I’m sorry.”

“Are you going to give her a real wedding?” Daniel asked.

“As soon as the season is over. Scott and Abby have already started planning.”

“What about your sister?” Marco looks angrier. He was the closest to Abby since they were only about a year apart.

“The police are looking for her and Weiss. But until they do, Abby will have security when she gets back to work next week. If I’m not with her, someone else is. Scott and Susie have been great keeping her company.”

Antonio crosses his arms. “We’ve always liked you, Frank. But she’s our sister.”

“And I respect that. I do. But when Abby wanted to get married right away, I had to negotiate...”

“Wait,” Daniel stopped him. “She wanted to move that fast?”

Frank nodded. “Yeah, I could barely get her to agree to give me the day so I could get your parents out there.” The look of shock crossed their faces. “Did she not tell you that?”

“No,” Robert said. “I’m going to kill her.” Her other brothers began muttering in Spanish.

“Or,” Frank said, “you could have your revenge.”

Once the drama of the Hernandez boys and Frank was done, which suspiciously took longer than expected, the entire group sat for the lunch Ana had made. “God, I forgot how good your food is Ana,” Frank mumbled with a full mouth.

Abby smacks his arm. “Swallow and then speak, Adler.” She rolled her eyes. “He’s rude but he’s right Mami. I have missed your food.”

“I’ve taught you everything you know, mi hija.” Ana smiled softly at her daughter. “All it takes is practice.”

“Don’t have the time,” Abby replied. “Besides, I can’t do as good a job as you.” She took a bite and looked at her friends. “What do you guys think?”

“It's delicious,” Sue said wiping her mouth. “So much better than some of the restaurants in LA.”

“Agreed,” Johnny said. He saw Mary struggling with a piece of meat and reached over to cut it for her. “You guys coming to the All Star stuff?”

Daniel replied to him, “yeah Frankie Boy sent over tickets for everything. Me and the boys are bringing our girls, except for Marco. He doesn’t have a girl.”

“Shut up,” Marco said. He looked at Susie and blushed a little, bowing his head in embarrassment.

“It should be fun,” Frank said. “I’m in the home run derby this year with Storm.” He and Johnny high-fived. “First time two players from the same team made it in a while.”

Abby smiled and kissed Frank’s cheek. She went to reach for her drink but found it empty. “I’m going to get another. Does anybody want something?”

“Can I get another beer Abbs?” Robert asked.

“Sure.” She got up. As soon as she cleared the doorway, one by one, each of her brothers and Frank train their gazes on the door.

Ana frowned. “What are you up...” A scream broke through the house.

Abby came screaming out and right into Frank’s arms. “Sp-spi-spider!” She screeched. She buried her head into Frank’s chest and began to cry.

“Hey Cricket, its ok,” he sooth.

William got up and went to the pantry and walked back out with a giant spider in his hand. “Antonio!”

“Maybe next time you’ll invite your brothers to your wedding, hermana,” Antonio said.

Abby stopped and looked at Frank. Her eyes became set in fury. “Baby?”

Her head turned as she looked at her oldest brother. “Did you put that spider on the beer fridge handle?” her voice was low and lethal. She got up and started to stalk towards him.

Antonio blanched. “Ok, Abbs, look...” he looked at his brothers. “It was Frank’s idea,”

“The fuck it was! I just said to take your revenge, not scare her half to death.”

The distraction from Frank’s explanation was enough for Abby to launch herself at her bother and throw her arms around his neck and into a choke hold. “You dick!”

Antonio tried to rip her away, but she was stronger now. Robert, Daniel and Marco decided to allow Antonio and Abby have at it.

“Abigail Cecilia! Antonio David! That’s enough!” her father roared. Abby let go; both were breathing heavily. “You would think that your mother and I raised animals.” William sat back down in his chair. “Abigail, go sit.” Abby sat back down. “Now, Tony, apologize to your sister and then clean all of this up. You and your brothers are on clean up duty.” The guys went to protest but William stopped them. “One peep from any of you and you will get a whooping. I don’t care how old you are.”

“Si, papi,” they all mumbled, throwing daggers at Abby.

“Abby, go clean up the back room.”

“But Papi, I didn’t do anything!”

“I don’t care. You behave like animals, I’ll treat you like one. And Frank?” Frank whipped his head towards his father in law. “You help her but if she kills you, no one is going to stop her.” The entire table dissolved into laughter as Frank groaned in his seat.

As Frank and Abby got ready for bed, Frank tried to talk to his wife. “Cricket?”

“I’m not talking to you.”

Frank sighed. “I didn’t tell them to use the spider.”

“But you told them to have revenge.”

“What was I supposed to say? Hey sorry that my wife decided not to call you before she got married. My bad?” Frank grabbed her and put her on his lap. “I’m sorry. I didn’t know. I love you, baby. I’m so, so sorry.”

Abby sighed. “Fine, but no sex for you.”

“But Cricket...”

“No!” She climbed into bed and turned her back on him. “You betrayed me, so no sex for you!” He climbed behind her and pulled her into his chest.

“Are you sure, my love?” He let his hand glide over her stomach. “You won’t let me make you feel good as a way to apologize?” He grazed a hand over her panties. She jerked a little. “So sensitive.” He kissed her below her ear.

Abby gave in with a low moan. “I hate you but you better not stop.”

Frank smiled and began to make his wife feel good. “Never, Cricket, never.”

All Star weekend is a chance for all the players to relax, if not invited to Boston this weekend for the All Star Game. Most of the weekend was dedicated into activities for families and meet-and-greets. Frank had been here before, but this was the first year he was happy too.

As a surprise, Frank had new jerseys for Mary and Scott with his name and number. For Abby, he had “Mrs. Adler” on hers. “Maybe later, you can just wear this,” he whispered to her.

“For my all-star, absolutely.” Abby smiled into the kiss as she put the jersey on over her camisole and jeans.

It was rare when two players from the same team make it to the home run derby. But Frank and Johnny were always the exception and not the rule. Johnny had been laughing too much to take it seriously and dropped out after the first round. Frank on the other hand was proud of his swing. He made it to the face off.

With Bobby Fuller.

When was Frank going to get a break from this asshole?

Frank took his stance as he went to swing away. Out of the 30 pitches he got, he sent 18 out of the park, with three sailing over the Green Monster. Mary had been sitting on the field with the other kids and screamed in joy after each one. Once he was finished, he sat back with the rest of the National League while Bobby went to bat. With the last hit, Frank held his breath. But it was short of the wall, giving Frank the home run title. He had Mary in his arms as he was interviewed.

“So Frank, this has been a big year for you?”

Frank chuckled. “You can say that.”

“New wife, new team. Any other changes coming?”

“Not at the moment. My family and are finally settled in LA and we like it there. Don’t we?” He tickled Mary. She giggled and ducked her head.

“You’re Boston, born and raised. How good does it feel to will the home run title on your home turf?”

Frank took a moment to look around the stadium. “This place raised me and my wife when we were kids, so it always feels good to be back. And yes, winning the title here is amazing. I wouldn’t change it for the world.”

“Congratulations on everything, Frank!”

“Thank you!” He waved to the crowd as he carried Mary off the field.

The next day was the actual game. Frank made a conscious effort to sit away from Bobby and chatted with Johnny and others.

Abby, Scott, Mary and Susie were sitting in the family section, enjoying the game. It wasn’t so serious, mainly because it was for bragging rights and home field advantage during the World Series. “Abby, can I have an ice cream?” Mary was bouncing all over the place.

“Nugget, are you sure you’re not gonna get sick?”

“Nope, promise!”

Abby laughed. “Ok as soon as they come by, we’ll get one.”

“Oh, there is one at the top. Can I go? Please?” Mary gave eyes.

Abby chewed her lip. “Ok, but right there and right back Mary. I’ll keep an eye out.” Mary jumped up and ran up the stairs. Just then, there was a groan that when through the crown. Abby looked back at the game. An outfielder from the American League missed a throw and Frank was running from first to second. The crowd cheered as he slid into the bag, safe. Abby clapped and then turned back.

To find that Mary was nowhere to be seen.

A/N: I know that "La Chancla" is not something that is exclusive to the hispanic community. However, "Abigail" is a hispanic basis character which is where this is coming from. I hope I'm not offending anyone.

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alex99a · 3 months

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Peanuts for Friday 3/1.

"Joe who?" I hear you saying... per Wikipedia:

Joseph Henry Garagiola Sr. was an American professional baseball catcher. Garagiola played nine seasons in Major League Baseball for the St. Louis Cardinals, Pittsburgh Pirates, Chicago Cubs, and New York Giants.

At the time that these strips were published (1976) he had long since retired from baseball and transitioned into being an announcer and television host. I remember him as one of the hosts of the TODAY show on NBC. Joe passed on March 23, 2016 (aged 90), after a life well lived.

#peanuts

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believemenatalie · 2 months

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and if you’re giving up, would you tell me?

about me —

ziggy / ferris

he/she, bi (gender & sexual!)

transmasc

autistic

“you big into writing?” “don’t even joke, lad.”

main: @yellowjackets96 / twitter: @adambrodyluvr & @shaunastaissa / ao3: @ thefavourite / pinterest: @shorttermtwelve

prioritized projects at the moment:

Those Who Trespass Against Us: A rag-tag band of small town Catholic priests and one ordinary teenage boy face an incomprehensible evil. (Religious Horror; Novel)

Dark Influences: Ingrid Jessup, an orphaned savant with the inexplicable ability to perfectly imitate people, gets caught up in a classic cat-and-mouse game with a serial killer. (Psychological Horror-Thriller; Novel)

Senseless Depravity: A perpetually-exhausted veteran detective finds themself paired up with an optimistic, by-the-numbers rookie, after a series of cold cases related to family annihilation are reopened. (Mystery/Psychological Horror-Thriller, containing Body Horror elements; Novel)

Dealt at the Deadline: Follows a fictionalized version of the Washington Nationals as they build a dynasty, as well as all the bumps along the way. (Satirical Sports Dramedy; Television Series)

There Will Be No Intermission: What could go wrong when you cast a headstrong, seasoned actress, alongside a full-of-himself, newly-crowned, “It Boy,” as romantic leads in a revival of one of the most famous plays of all time? (Erotic Comedic Thriller; Novel)

Ahead in the Count: When James Fox announces his retirement from Major League Baseball, the last thing he expects is to form a life-changing bond with his biggest fan, autistic 13-year-old Nellie Moss. (Coming-Of-Age Dramedy/Slice of Life; Screenplay)

check back for more, because, i promise, there will always be more.

i wanna keep this love, if you let me.

#writeblr #works in progress #WIPs #WIP #work in progress #original characters #OCs #original character #OC #my writing #my writings #author: ferris o’connell

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masterwords · 1 year

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second chance

Summary: It's time for Hotch to tell Jack about his relationship with Derek. He's understandably concerned that it could go bad, but hopefully nothing some chocolate chip pancakes won't help. (Spoiler Alert: It doesn't go bad. There are some rough patches here but this is a story with a happy ending.)

Words: 7.1k

Pairing: Hotch/Morgan

Warnings: past hate crime/violent attack, internalized homophobia (not really intentionally but could be read that way and i'd rather people be aware going in that hotch is Going Through It), anxiety/fear of coming out & rejection, lots of food, alcohol, hospital mention, stitches & scars, grief...he's not nearly as scared of telling jack he's seeing a man as he is about jack being upset that he's dating again after his mom, that's the vibe. there's a lot going on.

Notes: This is my first, but probably not only, submission to @the-guilty-writer CM PRIDE fic challenge using the prompt: Character(s) explains their new, queer relationship to a child. I know this has some dark bits to it but I really wanted Hotch's hesitation to be multi-faceted. I have plans to write another one or two of the prompts throughout the month, and then I'll throw together a PRIDE masterlist. As always, feel free to send me one of the prompts or something off the top of your head as a request. No telling when my silly old brain will find the spark but I assure you every single time I have a chance to write I go through my ask box to see if any of them get my gears turning for the day. Thank you all and HAPPY JUNE!

There is an entire night of Hotch’s early twenties that he doesn’t remember. Sure, parts of it come in brief flashes. He can tell you that he and Jessica had gone to a bar to watch the last game of the World Series after a long day of classes, and that he was wearing a Chicago Cubs baseball cap, not because he was a fan of the team but because as the loser of a pretty intense bet, he had to wear it. The Cubs had the worst record of any Major League Baseball team that season, and many other seasons, and he had to wear it in public...to a sports bar no less...with both pride and shame, as Jessica had said. That part was important. He had to play the part of a real Cubs fan. Neither of them could tell you the contents of the bet anymore, not with any accuracy. The events of the night overshadowed all of the good that had led to it, all of the fun and playful ribbing, and she no longer felt like a winner. If anything, she felt responsible.

It might have been the hat that incited the rage of his attacker, or the way he talked. Maybe the man had seen him at another bar dancing and sharing a joint with his on again off again friend with benefits. Maybe it was his haircut or his shoes. Maybe he blocked the television during a crucial play, or maybe his team lost. (That ended up being his story in court - he'd had too much to drink and his team had lost the Series, he was drunk and lost control.) In any case, whatever it was Hotch would never know. It was completely outside the realm of his control. The thing is, in the moment and the days after, he thought maybe he could have avoided it. He knows better now. This man was always going to do what he did, and Hotch did nothing more to aid in the selection of who became the victim of his rage than simply being in the wrong place at the wrong time. That thought makes him feel un-tethered and chaotic. The randomness of it keeps him awake even still.

Read the rest on AO3!

#aaron hotchner #derek morgan #hotchgan #jack hotchner #hotch #criminal minds #fanfiction #happy pride 🌈#hotch x morgan #aaron hotchner x derek morgan

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kwebtv · 8 months

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TV Guide - October 12 - 18, 1963

Biagio Anthony Gazzara (August 28, 1930 – February 3, 2012) Actor and director of film, stage, and television. He received numerous accolades, including a Primetime Emmy Award and a Drama Desk Award.

Gazzara became well known in several television series, beginning with Arrest and Trial, which ran from 1963 to 1964 on ABC.

He also appeared in the TV special A Carol for Another Christmas (1964). He also guest-starred on Kraft Suspense Theatre.

He gained fame in the TV series Run for Your Life which ran from 1965 to 1968 on NBC, in which he played a terminally ill man trying to get the most out of the last two years of his life. For his work in the series, Gazzara received two Emmy nominations for "Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series" and three Golden Globe nominations for "Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series – Drama. (Wikipedia)

Kevin Joseph Aloysius “Chuck” Connors (April 10, 1921 – November 10, 1992) Actor, writer and professional basketball and baseball player. He is one of only 12 athletes in the history of American professional sports to have played both Major League Baseball and in the National Basketball Association.With a 40-year film and television career, he is best known for his five-year role as Lucas McCain in the highly rated ABC series The Rifleman (1958–1963)

As Connors was strongly typecast for playing the single-father rancher, he then starred in several short-lived series, including: ABC's Arrest and Trial (1963–1964), an early forerunner of Law and Order featuring two young actors Ben Gazzara and Don Galloway; and NBC's post-Civil War-era series Branded (1965–1966).

In 1967–1968, Connors starred in the ABC series Cowboy in Africa alongside Tom Nardini and British actor Ronald Howard. (Wikipedia)

#TV Guide #TV #1963 #Ben Gazzara #Chuck Connors #Arrest and Trial

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sports2 · 11 days

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From the Fields to the Pitch: The Remarkable Journey of Rinku Singh

In the heartwarming tale of Rinku Singh, a young man from a small village in India, we find the embodiment of perseverance, talent, and the power of dreams. From humble beginnings amidst the fields of his village to the grand stadiums of professional cricket, Rinku's journey is one of triumph over adversity, inspiring millions along the way.

Early Life: Born in a modest family in the state of Uttar Pradesh, India, Rinku Singh's childhood was defined by the struggles typical of rural life. Despite the challenges, he found solace and joy in playing cricket with makeshift equipment and a passion that burned brightly within him.

Rise to Prominence: Rinku's talent did not go unnoticed for long. His remarkable skill with the bat and ball caught the attention of local coaches and scouts, who recognized his potential to shine on a larger stage. Through dedication and relentless training, he honed his abilities, earning accolades at various levels of the game.

The Million Dollar Arm: However, it was Rinku's participation in the reality television show "The Million Dollar Arm" that catapulted him into the international spotlight. The competition, which scouted for baseball talent in India, unearthed Rinku's raw talent for pitching, despite his limited exposure to the sport. His natural ability and raw talent won him the competition, earning him a contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates, making history as one of the first Indians to sign with a Major League Baseball team.

Challenges and Triumphs: Rinku's journey to professional sports was not without its challenges. Adapting to a new sport, culture, and country presented hurdles that tested his resolve. Yet, with characteristic grit and determination, he overcame these obstacles, proving himself on the baseball diamond and winning the hearts of fans worldwide.

Legacy and Inspiration: Beyond his achievements on the field, Rinku Singh's story serves as a beacon of hope and inspiration for countless aspiring athletes, particularly those from underprivileged backgrounds. His journey exemplifies the transformative power of sport, breaking barriers and transcending boundaries in pursuit of one's dreams.

#sports #cricket #rinkusingh

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gaymormonmike · 1 month

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STUDS TERKEL

I am reading Terkel's book Coming of Age. It is a chronicle of interviews he had with people who shaped the 20th Century. These aren't the people you would be familiar with. Stud's hung out with and was friends to the marginalized . He fought against any prejudice aligning himself with Blacks such as Mahalia Jackson, gay and lesbians, downtrodden workers, unionists, and was comfortable with anyone that was open, honest and willing to speak out. He had a Chicago radio program that interviewed people (we would call them podcasts today) from 1952 to 1997. He wrote oral histories of his famous people and of the everyday person. His oral history of people on the home front during WWII won a Pulitzer prize and made me love the way he wrote and spoke and how much he wanted to record the unspoken stories of everyone. He understood that everyone had a story to tell. I am sharing this because if you never heard of Studs Terkel, you are missing an American treasure. Check him out. Here is part of his story from Wikpedia:

A political leftist, Terkel joined the Works Progress Administration's Federal Writers' Project, working in radio, doing work that varied from voicing soap opera productions and announcing news and sports to presenting shows of recorded music and writing radio scripts and advertisements. In the late 1940's he voiced characters in WMAQ's Destination Freedom series, written by Richard Durham.[5] His own well-known radio program, titled The Studs Terkel Program, aired on 98.7 WFMT Chicago between 1952 and 1997.[6] The one-hour program was broadcast each weekday during those 45 years. On this program, he interviewed guests as diverse as Martin Luther King Jr., Leonard Bernstein, Mort Sahl, Bob Dylan, Alexander Frey, Dorothy Parker, Tennessee Williams, Jean Shepherd, Frank Zappa, and Big Bill Broonzy.

In the late 1940s and early 1950s, Terkel was also the central character of Studs' Place, an unscripted television drama about the owner of a greasy-spoon diner in Chicago through which many famous people and interesting characters passed. This show, Marlin Perkins's Zoo Parade, Garroway at Large, and the children's show Kukla, Fran, and Ollie are widely considered canonical examples of the Chicago School of Television.

Terkel published his first book, Giants of Jazz, in 1956. He followed it in 1967 with his first collection of oral histories, Division Street: America, with 70 people talking about the effect on the human spirit of living in an American metropolis.[7][8][9]

He also served as a distinguished scholar-in-residence at the Chicago History Museum. He appeared in the film Eight Men Out, based on the Black Sox Scandal, in which he played newspaper reporter Hugh Fullerton, who tries to uncover the White Sox players' plans to throw the 1919 World Series. Terkel found it particularly amusing to play this role, as he was a big fan of the Chicago White Sox (as well as a vocal critic of major league baseball during the 1994 baseball strike), and gave a moving congratulatory speech to the White Sox organization after their 2005 World Series championship during a television interview.

Terkel received his nickname while he was acting in a play with another person named Louis. To keep the two straight, the director of the production gave Terkel the nickname Studs after the fictional character about whom Terkel was reading at the time—Studs Lonigan, of James T. Farrell's trilogy.

Terkel was acclaimed for his efforts to preserve American oral history. His 1985 book "The Good War": An Oral History of World War Two, which detailed ordinary peoples' accounts of the country's involvement in World War II, won the Pulitzer Prize. For Hard Times: An Oral History of the Great Depression, Terkel assembled recollections of the Great Depression that spanned the socioeconomic spectrum, from Okies, through prison inmates, to the wealthy. His 1974 book, Working, in which (as reflected by its subtitle) People Talk About What They Do All Day and How They Feel About What They Do, also was highly acclaimed. Working was made into a short-lived Broadway show of the same title in 1978 and was telecast on PBS in 1982. In 1995, he received the Chicago History Museum "Making History Award" for Distinction in Journalism and Communications. In 1997, Terkel was elected a member of The American Academy of Arts and Letters. Two years later, he received the George Polk Career Award in 1999.

#studs Terkel #queerstake #literature #aurhors

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musicallyiinclined · 2 months

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@damagedtoysoldier | zander & bucky - origins

Zander settles on the sofa with his glass of wine, careful not to spill it as he reaches for the photo album he’d snagged off Bucky’s shelf earlier. He’s pleasantly surprised by its existence, considering that Bucky grew up in Alexander Pierce’s household. The politician doesn’t strike him as the type to document his adopted son’s milestones, but someone clearly had, as evidenced by the book in his hands. He’s grateful to them, whoever they were, especially as he flips open the front cover and sees a teenaged Bucky Barnes staring up at him.

“Oh my God, look at you!” He can’t help but grin at the other man, his fingertip tracing the curve of young Bucky’s cheek as his gaze drops back to the picture. “You were so cute.” He still is, obviously, just in a very different way. Less adorable, more smokin’ hot. His boyfriend is a stunner, there’s no doubt about that, but these pictures are exactly what Zander needed to prove a theory he’s had for a while.

“Okay, I totally would’ve had a crush–” Zander stops mid-sentence as the next image catches his attention, something about it poking at one of his own memories. In it, Bucky is about thirteen years old, his fingers clutching a baseball as he stands on a pitcher’s mound. He’s wearing regular clothes, so it clearly isn’t from a little league game. The man standing behind him is wearing a baseball uniform, though, which makes it obvious what’s going on.

Suddenly Zander is twelve-going-on-thirteen again, pausing in the doorway of the living room to watch a kid his age throw out the first pitch at a major league baseball game.

“Did I ever tell you how I discovered I was into guys?” he suddenly asks Bucky, although he knows he hasn’t. His smile has gone soft, a faraway look in his eyes as he sets his wine glass on the table. “My aunt and uncle were in town, and I remember passing by the living room while he and my dad were watching a baseball game. Which was weird, because we weren’t into any kind of sports–we weren’t that kind of family, honestly. But my uncle was, and that’s what was playing on tv when I went by.”

He remembers curiosity stopping him, the sight of the person on the mound drawing him closer to the screen. “There was a boy on the pitcher’s mound, and even I knew that wasn’t normal for a professional sport, so I stopped to watch. I couldn’t tell you what teams were playing, or even the colors of the real pitcher’s uniform, but what I can remember is that the boy had the bluest eyes I’d ever seen, especially to be coming through a television. He was about my age, and after he threw the ball he smiled right at the camera, and–”

Zander turns to look at Bucky, sure that his boyfriend has figured out the point he’s trying to make here. What are the chances that over a decade later he’d be sitting on the couch with that same boy, so in love with him that he can’t imagine a life with anyone else? “What can I say? It was love at first sight.”

#damagedtoysoldier #drabble #( SCREAMS #i wrote the thing!!!!!#happy belated bday to buck!!!!!!!#now he has smth else to tease zan about <3 )#'cause i love you for infinity; zander & bucky

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Wrestling World : FEBRUARY 1995

1-2-3 Kid: Daring to Dream!

Branded too small to ever be a wrestler, the 1-2-3 Kid was taunted by the crowd at his first professional match. Now, he has silenced the skeptics by becoming the foremost representative of the WWF’s “New Generation” and it is the 1-2-3 Kid who is having the last laugh!

By Howard Feintuch

In 1998, WHEN a 15-year-old Florida youth told the people around him he was going to become a professional wrestler, they just shook their heads. One look at the youngster told the apparent story.

He was just over six feet tall with a long slender build. Maybe he could be a basketball player or a baseball player, but a professional wrestler? Never! After all, professional wrestlers were those hulking, larger-than-life, muscle monsters who were televised into millions of American homes each week.

Every person who told the youngster that his dream couldn’t be achieved only fueled his ambition. Every discouraging comment from those who insisted they meant well further motivated the teen to follow his dream of becoming one of the top attractions in the world of professional wrestling. Six years since the beginning of his odyssey in Florida, this young man has traveled many long and hard paths, and, true to his dream, he never gave up.

Each night finds him in the ring in a different World Wrestling Federation city ready for any challenger thrown at him, no matter how much of an underdog he looks like on paper. And you know what? This Kid is doing quite well for himself. Wrestling fans worldwide know him as the 1-2-3 Kid, and with each passing week he further establishes himself in the major leagues of professional wrestling, winning more and more respect from peers and fans for the tenacity, heart and skill he displays in the squared circle.

The 1-2-3 Kid readily admits to becoming a wrestling junkie after watching his first match. “All it took was seeing one match and I was hooked,” revealed The Kid when he was 19 and just becoming a star in the GWF, “After that first match I knew it was my destiny.”

The Kid was intrigued by pro wrestling and anxious to get involved. He didn’t want to wait until his 20s to get started. He wanted a career while still in highschool!

“I started hanging around the matches when I was seven,” recalled The Kid. “I was there every week without fail. It got to be so they got familiar to seeing my face. When I got a little older, the promoters let me set up the rings. After being that close to the action, they was definitely no holding me back!”

In early 1988, The 1-2-3 Kid approached the late Boris Malenko for help in getting started. Malenko was one of the veterans of the Florida wrestling scene and had seen a lot of wrestlers come and go. He must have recognized something special in The Kid, something that separated him from others who just said they wanted to become professional wrestlers. Later that same year after undergoing a rigorous training program in Malenko’s wrestling school, The Kid made his debut against one of Boris’ sons, Dean, at a Suncoast Wrestling Federation show.

At the age of 17, the 1-2-3 Lod made a decision that would mark the first major turning point of his wrestling career. The Kid packed his bags and left the warm, sunny Florida climate for the cold days and nights of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Kid had a reason for his geographical relocation. It was a shrewd maneuver that would bring him to national attention before he was out of his teens.

[The Kid demonstrates one of his high-flying maneuvers, Impressing the likes of Razor Ramon]

In the town of Edina, Minnesota, a suburb of the Twin Cities, one promotion existed that closely resembled the regional promotions of old. It was operated by Eddie Sharkey and doing a thriving business. With no television and little advertising, the reputation of Pro Wrestling America grew by word of mouth, Relying on “hard workers and presenting a little something for everybody,” the PWA actually was out drawing the AWA in the late ’80s.

Sharkey, a well know lightweight wrestler during the ‘60s, is widely considered the greatest active wrestling trainer. The graduates of his wrestling school, founded in 1984, read like a Who’s Who of professional wrestling: The Legion of Doom, Rick Rude, Rick Steiner, Bob Backlund, Jesse Ventura and The Warlord, to name a few. It was not uncommon for a talent scout from the big leagues in the U.S., as well as Japan, to come to his shows. Scouts respected Sharkey’s opinion and knew he had an uncanny ability for picking out the future greats from early potential.

Because of his success in getting his wrestlers into the big leagues, Sharkey is constantly besieged by requests from dozens of aspiring wrestlers wanting to work for him. The 1-2-3 Kid was one of the lucky ones. Sharkey was able to find a place for the 17-year-old in his league. After seeing the Kid wrestle his first match in the PWA, Sharkey never regretted his decision.

[Ramon was so impressed by the 1-2-3 Kid that he even recruited him as a tag-team partner!]

When 1-2-3 Kid emerged from his dressing room for his first match in Minnesota, the fans were a little surprised. After all, with his baby-faced looks and thin build this kid couldn’t possibly be a wrestler. As he walked to the ring that night most fans in the audience were laughing and taunting him. They were amused at the mere sight of him. Sharkey recalls that the laughing stopped about two minutes into the match. It was never started up again in a PWA ring.

“They (the fans) were really giving him a hard time,” recalled Sharkey. “They were treating him like a complete joke. But he gets in there and does one move and the crowd gets real hushed and silent. And then he starts doing more moves and by this point you can see a subtle change in the crowd’s attitude. They didn’t see him as a skinny 17-year-old anymore. They just saw a damn good wrestler.”

Sharkey also remembers that as The Kid left the ring that night many of those people who had been booing and taunting him were standing and cheering him.

Wrestling magazines around the country began to hear reports about a high-flying teen working out of Minnesota. Reporters were anxious to witness him in action and see if he lived up to his hype.

Most of the wrestling public finally got their chance in the summer months of 1991 when Joe Pedicino launched the GWF with a cable show broadcasted five times a week on ESPN. Pedicino recruited a number of well-known names to launch his promotion. Names like Stan Hansen, Terry Gordy and Jim Cornette were all part of the GWF during its early days. One newcomer, however, who really impressed him was a 19-year-old working out of Minnesota then under the name The Lightning Kid. The Lightning Kid was considered to be a bit small, but had the skills to match any of Japan’s high flyers. Pedicino decided the Kid would be perfect for his newly created light heavyweight division.

“The GWF was a great place to work”, commented The Kid shortly after his last match there, “I got more expose and recognition with them than ever before and it has done wonders for making me a more familiar name to the wrestling public at large and around the world to see my talent first hand.”

During his tenure in the GWF, the 1-2-3 Kid’s attitude was quite different then what he currently displays in the rings of the WWF. He was still a high flyer and fierce and determined competitor, but he was considered a member of the rulebreaking fraternity. On making his transaction to the national TV circuit, the 1-2-3 Kid felt he needed a boost to get him started and get on the right track. At the time he felt combining rulebreaking tactics with his scientific skills was the quickest route to success and recognition. As a rulebreaker The Kid proved more than effective, in fact, he ruled the GWF light-heavyweight division with an iron fist.

The 1-2-3 Kid made his last appearances in the GWF in December of 1991. After his GWF stint The Kid returned to Minneapolis as a national wrestling star. His abilities had impressed a lot of people but the general consensus was, despite all his skill, he was just too small to make it in the big leagues.

While he still had a lot of skeptics in the States, the foreign element in the wrestling business was more than appreciative of him. He found regular work in Japan with the UWF and in Mexico with EMLL. The future of the 1-2-3 Kid on the American circuit remained a major question mark.

By early 1992, the 1-2-3 Kid had one goal in wrestling. “I want to be sitting pretty with a big fat contract in a few years,” he laughed.

Then a bizarre event took place in professional wrestling. A steroid scandal rocked the wrestling world and revealed the truth that the freaky, muscled bodybuilder physiques that had become so popular in wrestling were chemically induced! You can bet promoters had more than one sleepless night over the controversy. Suddenly, the physiques that had become commonplace and were thought to be a necessary ingredient to make it in the wrestling business became, instead, a major liability. Promoters began to realize they could no longer emphasize huge musclemen without risking the public scrutiny of steroid witch hunts.

A gradual change was witnessed. An emphasis began to be placed on skill and technical ability for the first time. In the WWF, for instance, men like Bret Hart, Curt Henning and other grapplers with more normal-sized builds and superior mat skills were being given more of the spotlight. But the question still remained for the 1-2-3 Kid, at barley 20 years old and just 6-1, 215-pounds: Was his superior and exciting style enough for the new opportunities becoming available in the WWF?

“What makes me different than the next wrestler is that I try that much harder in the ring and always try to search for something extra, said The Kid during his independent stints of late 1992, “I know I have less physical size than the average wrestler, so i compensate that by doing more high-risk moves and trying to incorporate forgotten holds into the mat game. I’m not scared of facing anybody or trying any move.”

The 1-2-3 Kid certainly wasn’t afraid of trying any move on night during a match in a Massachusetts when he climbed to the top turnbuckle and leaped outside the ring toward an opponent. At the last instant the Kid’s opponent moves and threw his timing off. The Kid missed his foe and landed hard on the concrete floor, headfirst. “His head literally bounced off the floor,” said Sharkey, “it was of those scary moments you hate to see in this sport.”

[The Kid demonstrates to Doink that life is not a carnival!]

Many people thought the Kid’s career might very well be over as the ring attendants rushed to ringside to peel his unconscious body off the floor and rush him to his hospital. The Kid was fortunate not to have suffered any serious injury and recovered quickly. In the weeks following his return to wrestling he gave no inklings of having ever suffered a near career ending injury. It was the same old Kid, leaping off the top rope and doing karate kicks.

In late spring of 1993, The Kid finally made his debut in the WWF but with no fanfare or attention. He was matched against Razor Ramon at a television taping. It seemed like deja vu for his longtime fans as The Kid walked out to the ring and attendees who were not familiar with him laughed, and the commentators poked fun at his youthful appearance. What followed will probably go down as one of the greatest upsets in the history of television wrestling. The Kid took a terrible beating from Ramon throughout the early part of the match, but he refused to quit and kept fighting against his veteran opponent with everything he had. Then it happened. It was one of those moments a wrestling fan never forgets.

Ramon whipped the Kid into the corner and the Kid came out flying. He landed on top of Razor and, with three slaps of the referee’s hand, the upset of the year occurred and a star was born. One would be hard-pressed to recall any incident in recent WWF history where a wrestler entered a TV match billed as a preliminary grappler only to pin his star opponent.

Razor was incensed at being beat by the youngster. Everywhere he went fans chanted “1-2-3” to mock him. The chant had a nice ring to it. Soon The Kid began getting referred to as the 1-2-3 Kid in honor of his victory. Ramon requested a rematch and offered $10,000 as incentive for The Kid should he emerge unscathed. The Kid accepted and got the last laugh. About mid-way through the match The Kid stumbled out of the ring acting dazed. But he knew full well what he was doing. He went over to corner and grabbed the bag of prize money and began to walk away. When Razor realized the Kid was taking his dough, he went after him. But the Kid took over and ran clear out of the building to a car waiting for him with the engine running. The last images fans saw were the car with the 1-2-3 Kid speeding away and Ramon crying over his lost cash. The 1-2-3 Kid had succeeded in capturing the imagination of the WWF audience. He was there to stay.

Some observers claimed the 1-2-3 Kid’s early victory over Ramon was a fluke. But he proved them wrong with an impressive string of wins, including one over Ted DiBiase, before finally getting defeated by IRS at SummerSlam ‘93. The 1-2-3 Kid has since emerged as one of the most exciting wrestlers to watch in the WWF. With his high-flying fast-paced style there is never a dull moment. One of the highlights of his career thus far included a brief stint as one half of the World Tag Team champions with Marty Jannetty. But things would only get brighter for The Kid after returning to singles action. A win over Jeff Jarrett at the King of the Ring Tournament this past July and a then narrow loss to eventual winner Owen Hart further established him as a contender for a singles championship.

After six and one half years of hard work and a never-say-die attitude The 1-2-3 Kid finally got his day in the sun when he was granted a World Heavyweight championship match against Bret Hart on “Monday Night RAW.” If there ever was a bout the Kid belonged, he proved it in spades and silenced his critics once and for all with this match. The Kid not only matched Hart hold for hold, he came extremely close to beating the champ. The match was one of the most narrowly-contested title matches of recent history. There is no question that the 1-2-3 Kid is not only one of the most exciting wrestlers in the world, but one of the most talented. You could see the admiration and respect in Bret’s face when he shook the Kid’s hand after the match and held his arm in the air, so audience could salute him. Hart knew he escaped one of the toughest matches of his reign. Nobody would ever underestimate the 1-2-3 Kid again.

Since his loss to Hart he has been fine-tuning himself in both singles and tag team competition. In one recent week of WWF action he defeated Pierre and Kwang The Ninja and teamed with Sparkly Plugg and then Bart Gunn to defeat Well Dunn.

The 1-2-3 Kid stands as a shining example of an athlete for people to admire. He set a goal as a youngster and went out to achieve it through hard work and determination. He persevered through the good and bad times and overcame the obstacles his physical size presented. Only in his early 20s, the Kid has many years ahead of him in the mat game to thrill fans from coast to coast. Because of his young age and more realistic-looking size and build, the average fan finds him easy to relate to. His easy-going attitude has proven to be one of the major factors of his popularity. The 1-2-3 Kid had proven that dreams can come true!

[The foremost representation of the WWF’s “New Generation,” the 1-2-3 Kid has proven skill is more important than size.]

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for future me's reference, and anyone who cares as much about this character (""""") as i do, a hopefully comprehensive log of the now-unemployed local philosopher who doesn't believe in color television (a joke about the several TV broadcasts from lunar orbit done by the crew during the flight) as reported by ground control during the Apollo 10 moon mission:

day 2: A now unemployed philosopher has pointed out that due to your efforts color television has reached new heights.

day 3: It's been estimated that over a billion people have seen at least some of the television pictures from the Apollo 10. Whether you want to be or not, you're famous. But in spite of this enthusiasm, that now-unemployed local philosopher to whom we referred yesterday, says now he thinks color television is on its way out, way out.

day 4: And do you remember that unemployed local philosopher? He now says that while he believes in the future of color television, he thinks that because of your flight, it will go round and round in people's minds for a while yet.

day 6: Oh, yes, we heard again from that unemployed local philosopher. With all the excitement he lost his head and digressed from his favorite subject of color television to say that, "For three fellows who, by their own admission, could not figure out which way was up, you sure did a doggone respectable job yesterday."

day 7: Yes, I thought you might change your mind. By the way, the unemployed local philosopher now says that due to your efforts, color television is now on its way back.

day 8: And the unemployed local philosopher- He just showed up unexpectedly, and he says that color TV is on its way back, just as he predicted, and it's going to make a real splash around here pretty soon.

day 8, later: (Young, during telecast) This is your old retired philosopher speaking to you from outer space, and telling you that TV is on its way back.

full daily newspapers under the cut.

Day 2:

043:43:45 Lousma: Okay. You are right in the headlines. Among the biggest of news events of yesterday, were the three astronauts of Apollo 10. Millions of people throughout the world saw some or all of what one wire-service writer called the "Mini show". Tom Stafford was called the star, and John Young the supporting player, because he appeared upside-down throughout the show. Gene Cernan was listed as camera man. A now unemployed philosopher has pointed out that due to your efforts color television has reached new heights. Coleman Hawkins, jazz saxophonist, died at the age of 60. He was one of the innovators of Be-Bop during the late 1940's. President Nixon is reportedly in favor of keeping the 10-percent surtax past its deadline of June 30, 1969. His spokesman, speaking to a House of Representatives committee, proposed that the 10-percent surtax be extended to the end of this year, and then lowered to 5 percent. President Nixon also announced that he will meet with South Vietnamese President There within the next 2 weeks, probably at Midway Island or some other Pacific Ocean location. In the sports world, there were no major league baseball games played yesterday. Gardner Dickinson won the National Invitational Golf Tournament at Ft. Worth on Sunday with a two-under-par 278. The PGA tour moves to Atlanta this week for the Atlanta Classic. 043:45:31 Lousma: One closing note of special interest to the Apollo 10 crew is this story: Chief Winnie Red Fox of Philadelphia, who remembers his Uncle Crazy Horse fighting at the Little Big Horn, would like Man to leave the Moon alone because it's ruining the rainfall. The 99-year old Ogalala Sioux Chief summed up his reaction to the Apollo 10 moonshot in this manner, and I quote: "It doesn't seem to rain much since man started messing around with the Moon." [Laughter.] And we're tracking you guys out there now at 154,221 miles, and you have slowed down to 300 - 3,000 - correction 3,853 feet per second.

day 3:

070:31:06 Lousma: Roger. During the night, you entered the lunar sphere of influence: at 61:51, to be exact. And you are now 13,957 miles [25,848 km] from the Moon at 4,056 feet per second [1,236 m/s]. Technically, there is no change in the CSM systems status or your LM heater currents, and you are ahead of your Flight Plan on all consumables. And now the newspaper: the flight of Apollo 10 has been temporarily knocked out of the lead story position in the Houston Post. William Forster has resigned his position as Administrator of the Harris County Hospital, but never fear! As the Apollo 10 nears the Moon, news services around the world have followed the flight. It's been estimated that over a billion people have seen at least some of the television pictures from the Apollo 10. Whether you want to be or not, you're famous. But in spite of this enthusiasm, that now-unemployed local philosopher to whom we referred yesterday, says now he thinks color television is on its way out, way out. In other news highlights, Governor Nelson Rockefeller continues his South American tour. His reception in Peru was not too friendly. President Nixon will meet with South Vietnamese Premier Thieu on the island of Midway on June 8. Leaders of the Presbyterian Church, meeting in San Antonio, have called for the Nixon administration to restore diplomatic relations with Cuba. Texas International Airlines has won the privilege of sending the first plane into the new Houston International Airport on June 8; 99 VIPs will be aboard the flight that will depart from Hobby Airport and land at 1 minute after midnight. A 2-day open house featuring air show will be held on May 31 and June 1. The Soviet Union launched an unmanned spacecraft into orbit yesterday. It had been designated Cosmos 282. An old buddy of ours, world traveler Frank Borman, has arrived in Prague, Czechoslovakia, for the 12th plenary session of COSPAR. Although the Czech press did not mention Frank's arrival, there were several hundred people on hand to greet him. Frank waved back and said, "Hey, Hey." Frank doesn't speak Czech too well, you know. In sports news, it was Houston over Montreal 5 to nothing, and Cincinnati over Philadelphia 4 to nothing. In the American League, Detroit defeated Chicago 7 to 6, New York over Oakland 2 to 1, Washington beat Seattle 6 to 5, Cleveland over Kansas City 4 to 1, and Minnesota downed Baltimore 3 to 2 in 13 innings. In today's big sports story, the former scourge of the Big Ten, the University of Chicago, will resume intercollegiate football. This fall, the Maroons, once coached by the famous Amos Alonzo Stagg, will play such big midwestern football giants as Wheaten College, Lake Forest College, North Central Illinois, and Valparaiso at Indiana. That's the University of Chicago, that's a town up north, you know. In golf, today is Pro-Am day at the Atlanta Classic. That's today's newspaper.

day 4:

092:59:32 Lousma: Okay. One kind of interesting thing was John's horoscope this morning; says, "Everybody you know has something helpful to offer. Listen carefully while you make the rounds quickly. Put in a busy day and assemble your results in the evening." Now here goes the news. Springfield, Massachusetts: students at Springfield Technical College told President Edmund T. Garvey they were taking over the Administration Building. Garvey was nonplussed. The students, about 40 in number, marched into the building Wednesday night armed with mops, brooms, scrub brushes, and staged a "clean-in." They said they would clean all night. A student spokesman said the clean-in at the 1,200-member campus was to support the administrative policies of the 2-year-old school. Safi, Morocco: on Friday, Thor Heyerdahl will set out from here to cross the Atlantic in a papyrus boat. The man who must keep his papyrus boat together with rope and string bought his third wife this year, and is now complaining about the price. She cost about 60 dollars in Egypt, much more than the going rate in Chad, where Abu Debrine learned how to make papyrus boats and hitched onto Heyerdahl's expedition. If he succeeds in reaching Mexico in his boat, modeled after a 4,700-year-old Egyptian craft, Heyerdahl will consider he has strengthened the argument that the great early civilization of the Americas learned from the Pharaohs. Debrine is packing pictures of wives A and B, smiling side by side, into his kit for the reed boat trip. A photo of wife C, who has less seniority but is more expensive, gets a less prominent place. Good grief, Charlie Brown. Paris: Allied negotiators headed into the Vietnam talks today with what sources close to the meeting said were optimistic that discussions of proposals by President Nixon and the Viet Cong could bring progress. U.S. delegation sources said Henry Cabot Lodge, Chief U.S. negotiator, would comment, on the Viet Cong's 10-point peace plan Washington said included some points meriting further study. The chief North Vietnamese negotiator indicated he and his Viet Cong counterpart were still studying the Nixon eight-point proposal. Washington: Warren E. Burger, an Appeals Court judge with a reputation for being strong on law and order, was picked Wednesday by President Nixon to be Chief Justice of the United States. Burger, 61, a member of the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Washington since he was appointed by President Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1956, is known as a strict constructionist, the type of judge Nixon promised to elevate to the court during his campaign, last fall. Plymouth, England: solo around the world sailor, Nigel Tetley, was pulled from the Atlantic by a tanker crew today when his boat sank 14 days from home. Tetley's wife, on hearing the news, said, "It is our home that is gone. All my pots and pans have gone to the bottom of the sea." Tetley was competing in a global race sponsored by a London newspaper. Moscow: Moscow TV showed the Apollo 10 astronauts in a 1-minute broadcast. It said it was live from the American space capsule. And do you remember that unemployed local philosopher? He now says that while he believes in the future of color television, he thinks that because of your flight, it will go round and round in people's minds for a while yet. Here is a sports story: Houston 3, Montreal 2, and Houston has just climbed out of the cellar. New York 5, Atlanta 0; Chicago at Los Angeles, a night game; just heard from the back room that Los Angeles beat Chicago. Over.

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18:58:40 Lousma: Okay, Apollo 10. You've got LOS and AOS. We are well caught up on information going up, so let's go up with the news now. Prague, Czechoslovakia: US astronaut Frank Borman, one of three lunar pioneers on the Apollo 8 Moon flight last year has been awarded the Czech Academy of Sciences Gold Medal for service to science and humanity. About 1,000 Czechs, shouting "Long live, glory, glory" greeted Borman, first American to win the award, as he stepped from the Academy building, Thursday. "By the end of 1970," Borman told the news conference, "we'll be able to take scientists and doctors of many nations on flights to the Moon." [Laughter.] New York: Johnny Carson was honored Thursday as the Performer of the Year by the International Radio and Television Society. Carson told the audience at the Americana Hotel that he was once chewed out by a station manager for oversleeping and missing a broadcast. "So I got cocky and told them that someday I would have my own network show and win an important award," Carson said. And the station manager said, "The day that happens, they'll send a man to the Moon." Hong Kong: Communist Chinese authority [laughter] - thought you'd get a chuckle out of that. Communist Chinese authorities have confiscated a Hong Kong fishermans permit because he played hookey from Mao Tse Tung's thought study classes. A Hong Kong government spokesman said today, "The licenses allowed him to operate in Hong Kong and Chinese waters." Washington: one of our old friends, Charles A. Lindbergh, the Lone Eagle of pioneer aviation, says rocket pioneer Robert Goddard told him in 1929 a Moon voyage was theoretically impossible, theoretically impos - correction - theoretically possible, but economically improbable. In a rare public utterance, the reporters and news photographers barred, Lindbergh philosophized about the future of American aviation, and reminisced about Goddard. He said Goddard told him it was possible to send a multistage rocket to the Moon; then he smiled a little bit and said, "It might cost a million dollars and of course that was out." [Laughter.] Carlton, England: Fred Alder, 67, saved all his life to buy an 11-bedroom house on the sea to give children from poor homes a vacation. "It's the happiest day of my life," Alder said, as the first contingent of 20 youngsters arrived at the house that cost him almost $20,000. He said 200 children will have 10 days at his new seaside home by the end of summer. And a trust fund has been set up for the future. Oh, yes, we heard again from that unemployed local philosopher. With all the excitement he lost his head and digressed from his favorite subject of color television to say that, "For three fellows who, by their own admission, could not figure out which way was up, you sure did a doggone respectable job yesterday." And here's the sports news. Houston beat Montreal 7 to 4. Atlanta beat New York 15 to 3. And the Cubs defeated Los Angeles last night 3 to 1. John Young has had these interesting astrocasts. Today it is, "Keep all operations above board. Confidential transactions are apt to blow up later with considerable embarrassment for all. Travel is better postponed; the people you would go to see are not yet set for the visit." [Laughter.] And in the golf world, at the Atlanta Classic, the first round leaders are George Knudson and Jackie Cupit, under par, 67. That's the news. Over.

day 7:

145:58:52 Lousma: OK. Apollo 10 morning newscast from the Manned Spacecraft Center Public Affairs Office. Everybody's really raving about your latest television pictures. They say, the television pictures of the Moon beamed to Earth from Apollo 10 shortly after TEI are being described as the most spectacular of the mission. Because of the early morning schedule for much of the U.S., the transmission is being replayed at various hours throughout the day. However, the consensus of opinion here is the same as yours, utterly fantastic. Aside from the Apollo 10 news, here is a summary of other news highlights and a look at sports. President Nixon took time off from his busy schedule to enjoy a band concert on the White House lawn yesterday with the Soviet Ambassador Dobrynin. Music was provided by the University of Minnesota Concert Band that had just returned from a concert tour of the Soviet Union. Dobrynin was so pleased with the concert that he suggested that the tuba player be named Secretary of State. Both Dobrynin and President Nixon were observed tapping their toes and clapping hands as the band played "Minnesota, Hats Off To Thee." Another historic voyage was scheduled to begin today from the coast of Morocco. Norwegian adventurer Thor Heyerdahl was scheduled to leave the North African coast for an ocean voyage to the Caribbean Islands. Remember, he's the guy who had the crewman aboard that had three wives, the last one costing the outrageous sum of 60 bucks. Anyway, Heyerdahl and his crew of six are sailing in an exact copy of an ancient Egyptian sailing vessel. The boat is made of papyrus reeds. The U.S. Senate is expected to give quick confirmation of Judge Warren Burger as the new Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. Chief Justice-Designate Burger is reported to be a law-and-order-type judge.

The City of Houston is without a symphony orchestra. Musicians rejected a 3-year contract proposal yesterday. Andre Previn also conducted his last concert with the orchestra. Former Governor John Connally told graduating students of the University of Saint Thomas that, despite the problems within the United States, our country is the greatest organized society this world has ever known. Connally received an honorary doctorate at the school's commencement exercises. Here's a look at sports. The Astros shut out the New York Mets last night by a score of 7 to 0. A crowd of almost 11,000 saw Tom Griffin pitch a five-hit shutout, striking out 13 batters. The Cubs' Ken Holtzman shut out San Diego 6 to 0, and it was Philadelphia 6, Atlanta 2. The Cubs now lead their division by five games while Houston is nine games out of first place in the Western Division of the National League. One of these days Oklahoma will have a baseball team. The weather is good for time trials at the Indianapolis Speedway. The weather is good for time trials at the Indianapolis Speedway today. A.J. Foyt and Roger McCluskey are expected to battle it out for the pole position. In previous runs around the track, Foyt has done over 172 miles an hour [277 kph] and McCluskey over 170 miles per hour [274 kph]. Mario Andretti smashed into a wall yesterday and totaled his Lotus-Ford, but was not seriously injured. He came back to drive a test lap in his backup car at a speed of 169 miles an hour [272 kph]. Foyt will try to win an unprecedented fourth "Indy 500" race. Augie Erturth is reported to have resigned his post as assistant athletic director at Rice University. Athletic Director Bo Hagan is expected to make the announcement today and appoint a successor to Erturth. Pete Brown shot a 66 to take the halfway lead in the Atlanta Classic Golf Tournament. After 36 holes, Brown has a card of 135. And the big name golfers are all down in the pack, three to six strokes off the pace. Boxer George Forman has signed up a manager and will make his professional boxing debut at Madison Square Garden in June. The 1968 Olympic champ is, according to his new manager, Houston's first heavyweight champion of the world. The Dallas Cowboys yesterday announced that reserve quarterback Jerry Rhome has been traded to the Cleveland Browns. In return, the Browns will set an undisclosed 1969 draft choice. The Cowboys will still have Don Meredith and Craig Morton in addition to Roger Staubach the former Navy great who joins the team this fall. And a final note, preparations are being made for a hero's welcome for the Apollo 10 crew at Pago Pago. Governor Owen Aspinall says he will personally supervise the welcoming. Over.

146:04:11 Stafford: [Laughter.] Roger. Houston. That's quite a bit of news. And tell the governor down in Pago Pago we appreciate it but he doesn't have to go to any special effort. Over. 146:04:24 Lousma: Yes. Well. I didn't read the last sentence here. It said. "Maybe there will be dancing girls there"; But now you know. And by the way, the unemployed local philosopher now says that... 146:04:36 Stafford: Oh, well. If he wants to go to the special effort. 146:04:41 Lousma: Yes, I thought you might change your mind. By the way, the unemployed local philosopher... 146:04:46 Stafford: [Garble]. 146:04:47 Lousma: ...now says that due to your efforts, color television is now on its way back. 146:04:59 Stafford: Roger. Give our best to the unemployed philosopher there. And that total situation down in Samoa sounds like it's - Is that going to be a top hat or topless type of affair? Over. 146:05:24 Lousma: Just come as you are, Tom.

day 8:

163:14:04 Lousma: Hey, Gene. I've got your astrocast here. We're trying to whip up some news, but I think it will be a while. Yours is... 163:14:13 Cernan: OK. Go ahead. 163:14:14 Lousma: This Sunday may find you in some quandary over home conditions. There should be some help available. Don't make smart remarks about Marines. 163:14:31 Cernan: Who wrote that? Did the great philosopher write that? 163:14:36 Lousma: The unemployed philosopher. He's got the day off today. 163:14:46 Cernan: Im still waiting for that special song. 163:14:53 Lousma: And here's John's. His money has to be spent today on institutions and the use of them for various purposes. Take the time to check everything out before doing anything drastic. Finding out the "why" in a situation may be more important than any other determination. 163:15:16 Young: They got me there, all right. 163:15:23 Lousma: Yes. And, Tom. Your relatives and neighbors expect to see you this Sunday. Do the amenities gratefully. Make the rounds; there are gifts for you here and there. Then seek solitude. Reprimand all those in your command who make smart remarks about Marines. Over. 163:15:44 Stafford: [Laughter.] 163:15:57 Stafford: Tremendous, Jack. Just tremendous. 163:16:02 Cernan: Hey, Jack. Don't you call us. We'll call you. 163:16:13 Young: Are you just coming on duty, or are you leaving? 163:16:16 Lousma: Just coming on. 163:16:20 Cernan: Oh, my golly. 163:16:22 Lousma: I've been out guarding the gate all night, of course. 163:16:29 Stafford: [Laughter.]

167:14:59 Lousma: Apollo 10, Houston. We've got another news item here. In the Atlanta Classic, Bruce Crampton is leading. In second place by two strokes, Bert Yancy, Bruce Develin, and Gary Player. And the unemployed local philosopher- He just showed up unexpectedly, and he says that color TV is on its way back, just as he predicted, and it's going to make a real splash around here pretty soon. 167:15:28 Stafford: [Laughter.] Roger. Thank you very much for the news there, Jack.

day 8 telecast:

186:56:03 Lousma: Roger, Tom. And I think the people around the world are kind of sad to see this to be the last TV shots from space for a while, and I know that they've been very interested and enthusiastic about the pictures and the total flight. 186:56:22 Stafford: Roger. It's kind of a feeling of the same way for us not to see these beautiful views. Of course, we're certainly looking forward to being back on the good Earth in about 5 hours. And it's really been a fantastic overall flight for us, and some of the experiences that we've had all the way, from liftoff on the Saturn V to seeing the Earth and Moon, the lunar orbit work, and the climb out from the Moon and all the way back. And why don't we take you inside the cockpit for one quick minute? 186:57:31 Lousma: OK. We have it inside the cabin now, Tom, and weve got a pretty good look at a clean shaven Command Module pilot there. 186:57:42 Young: This is your old retired philosopher speaking to you from outer space, and telling you that TV is on its way back. 186:57:54 Lousma: Roger. Thank you for those words from the old retired philosopher. 186:57:59 Young: We have a little more work to do and then we'll be back with you and it will sure be great to be back. It's been utterly unbelievable, the mission has. We've really enjoyed every bit of it, so until we see you again, we'll say so long.

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