Nellie Fox Hall of Fame Induction Sparks Debate
The piece laments Nellie Fox’s Hall of Fame election and mocks the yearly indignation over deserving players like Hack Wilson and Ron Santo being overlooked. It Casts a cynical eye on immortality in Cooperstown and predicts Santo’s future recognition amid Chicago Cubs lore.
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Giant crocodile Gomek dies at Florida alligator farm
Gomek a 17 foot 9 inch 1900 pound porosus crocodile captured in New Guinea in the 1950s, died Thursday at the St. Augustine Alligator Farm and Zoological Park, where he drew tourists as the largest crocodile in captivity.
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Descendant of Cheddar Man Traced to Local Historian
A 23 year old history teacher Adrian Targett, living half a mile from the Cheddar cave site, has been identified by researchers as a direct maternal descendant of the Stone Age skeleton Cheddar Man. DNA analysis at Oxford confirmed the link, linking modern life to Britain's oldest complete skeleton.
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Gazette Highlights Soy Ink And Recycling Drive
The Gazette promotes its commitment to the future by printing with soybean ink and using recycled newsprint. Readers are encouraged to recycle newspapers at City Carton, 4250 Sixth St SW, or at the nearest local recycling location.
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