Superstitions Grip Fans During Playoff Baseball
Patrick Murphy of Columbus Neb writes about his and others obsessive rituals during Oakland A’s playoff games. He details pacing, sitting, and standing to influence outcomes, compares past A’s teams, notes the economics behind player exits, and reflects on his own lifelong superstition.
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Legion Club Support Feels Vital for Keeping It Open
CaRL KNAUS, guitarist and bassist for Loose Change, says supporting the Legion club is crucial to keep the venue open and thriving, expressing pride in helping and honoring the local spot.
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Saturday Night Jam Sessions energize Garden City Legion post
At Garden City's American Legion Harry H Rennick Post No 9 the monthly Saturday Night Jam Sessions draw veterans and locals alike. Loose Change, a six member live band, plays rock and country as strobe lights and cheers fill the room. The event, evolving since the early 1990s, is a nostalgic gathering where musicians and audience share memories and music. Larry Gennette, drummer, notes the evenings rekindle past bands and friendships. The band members, including Knaus Blake and Weston, describe playing as returning to a bloodline of live music, balancing family and work with the joy of performance. See Legion Page B4
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