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Christmas Morning Memories of The Bogie and a New Football
A fragmented reminiscence recalls a Midwest Christmas where a boy treasures a pristine regulation football. After a morning of play with friends and a prized gift, a conflict with a neighbor’s vicious dog and a later act by The Bogie leads to the ball being punctured and returned, triggering a vow of vengeance and a lasting memory of a Christmas morning. The narrator ties these events to distant early experiences, including service in Korea, but keeps the focus on the Bogie incident and its impact.
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Highland” ‘Avenue
Orange Chester High
Jim
Highland Avenue
Thurlow Street
Second Street
Third Street
Bogie
Ss Garage
Jen
North Korea