The 87-year itch

Article Abstract:

A man tries to find out why the Chicago Cubs have the worst record of any team in any sports in the US. Bad luck, Wrigley Field, the likely stinginess of the owner Tribune Company, are all explored, but no satisfactory answer emerges. The fans remain in a love-hate embraces with the team.

Analysis, Management, Evaluation, Statistics, Tribune Company Inc., Baseball teams, Professional baseball, Baseball (Professional), Sports team owners, Chicago Cubs

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Can a middle-aged, midlevel tennis player beat the best ten-year-old in Chicago?

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A 50-year-old man describes playing tennis against 9-year-old Spencer Vegosen, identified as the top player in the 10-year-old age group. The man won, but only because the boy was not used to playing a tall, inept opponent.

Personal narratives, Middle aged men, Tennis, Vegosen, Spencer

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Secret city

Article Abstract:

A collection of 80 secrets about Chicago's past is revealed. The secrets are discoveries, advice, hidden treasures, tips and gossip furnished to uncover the amazing and the arcane in Chicago.

Illinois, History, Chicago, Illinois

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