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81-year-old San Diego man hits home run with baseball board game
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Bob La Porta used his love for baseball and producing abilities from The Mike Douglas Present to create 3-9 Baseball.
SAN DIEGO — Most individuals had COVID mission all through the pandemic. For an 81-year-old San Diego man, that mission was a house run. On this Zevely Zone, I performed ball! This story was shot from a high-rise rental in downtown San Diego the place I did not should go to Petco Park to play baseball.
“That is Roberto Clemente a Pittsburgh Pirate that I adored,” stated Bob LaPorta.
When the 81-year-old was a boy within the 1950’s, he performed a baseball recreation with cube along with his finest good friend Puggy. “It is known as 3-9 Baseball,” stated Bob. “3 and 9 are crucial three bases, three outs, 9 gamers, 9 innings. So, I named it 3-9 Baseball.”
You can even play the sport in below 39 minutes. Bob’s COVID mission was discovering a strategy to share his ardour. “There are three die,” stated Bob. “I’m within the high of the order, and I get a six and a two, proper? So, it is a six and two, high of the order, so it is a fly to left subject.” Whenever you make it to the bigs, they name it ‘The Present’. Bob is aware of tips on how to placed on a present alright. “Effectively, I come out of tv. I used to be a producer of the Mike Douglas Present for 5 years I dealt with all of their co-hosts and wrote the entire questions for Mike,” stated Bob.
The query you might wish to ask is the next. “You notice that children as of late play video video games?” I stated. Bob stated, “I do know, I do know. That is for the daddy and the grandfather to play with their youngsters. It can join folks and that was in my coronary heart the entire time. They at all times ask me why did not you create an app for this? I do not need an app.”
As for our recreation, Bob hit right into a double play and stranded his runners. “No runs have been scored,” stated Bob. That is after I was up and went on a roll. “Take a look at this a single proper up the center,” stated Bob. “You bought a person on.”
Then with one other roll of the cube. “Single to middle,” stated Bob. One other roll of the cube gave me a stroll. “10 is a stroll, so you’ve gotten the bases loaded. That is nice, this does not occur that always,” stated Bob. I then added, “That is the definition of getting beat at your personal recreation.”
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I rolled the cube instantly on high of Bob’s favourite baseball automotive. “I’m going to channel my interior Roberto Clemente,” I stated. “What would Roberto do proper now?” Bon answered, “Roberto would get a success.” I rolled a 5 and three. “Ah, 5-3 center of the order, 5-3 he strikes out, no!!! He strikes out swinging,” stated Bob.
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The sport is such a success, you might neglect you continue to have 8 innings to go. “Play Ball!!” yelled Bob, “Okay high of the second.” Bob has an educational video that may present you tips on how to play 3-9 Baseball. For extra info on tips on how to play or purchase the sport click on right here.
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The Jazz Lounge Third Anniversary Weekend
Paul Simon and Pat Metheny have not performed at The Jazz Lounge, the intimate San Diego music venue that celebrates its third anniversary this weekend with two talent-packed concerts. But their presence has been felt at the all-ages club.
Simon has traded emails with award-winning vocalist Leonard Patton, The Jazz Lounge’s founder/owner, to suggest songs for Patton’s annual Paul Simon tribute concerts. And Metheny, whose music Patton has also performed annually at The Jazz Lounge, is such an ardent admirer that he had the versatile singer-songwriter join him for a 2022 Orange County concert that also featured San Diego guitar great Peter Sprague.
So, don’t be surprised if Patton and Sprague include a Metheny favorite or two when they perform Saturday on the second night of the venue’s third anniversary weekend concerts. It will be preceded by tonight’s show by a band co-led by Patton and ex-San Diego trumpet dynamo Curtis Taylor.
As for Simon, his music will be saluted at a pair of July 30 Jazz Lounge concerts at which Patton will celebrate the release of the first album by his Paul Simon Project group.
“I like the way you play,” Simon wrote to Patton. “A lot.”
All told, the Jazz Lounge will host 21 concerts in July. They include a July 16-20 residency by the superb pianist and composer Joshua White, a former San Diegan.
Other likely highlights include a July 16 gig by Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Sara Gazarek and two July 24 shows saluting the pioneering jazz vocal trio Lambert, Hendricks & Ross that will team Patton with Maggie Roberston and Santino Sgambelluri.
And there’s more.
From 8 a.m. Aug. 7 to midnight Aug. 11, The Jazz Lounge will host dozens of artists as Patton tries for a new Guinness World Records mark in the Longest Acoustic Livestream category.
The current record, set in London in February, is 26 hours, 18 minutes and 57 seconds. The Jazz Lounge is shooting for 100 hours.
“If you’re going to break a record, really go for it,” said Patton, who in 2017 set a Guinness Record when he and his band performed in 70 San Diego County venues in 24 hours.
The Jazz Lounge Third Anniversary Weekend, with Leonard Patton & Curtis Taylor, 6:15 p.m. today, and Leonard Patton & Peter Sprague, 6:15 p.m. Saturday. The Jazz Lounge, 6618 El Cajon Blvd., San Diego. $65 with dinner, $40 without. thejazzlounge.live
Harry Connick Jr.
Triple Grammy Award-winner Harry Connick Jr. and his band will perform at The Shell following a three-night stand at the Hollywood Bowl with the Los Angeles Philharmonic.
Since the New Orleans native’s performance here will be orchestra-free, expect a more swinging and freewheeling affair. And to see him in a very different light, you can catch the debonair jazz, big band, Dixieland and pop crooner and pianist playing a brooding, tattooed rock star in “Find Me Falling,” the new rom-com film he stars in, which debuts July 19 on Netflix.
7:30 p.m. Saturday. The Shell, 222 Marina Park Way, downtown. $46-$225. theshell.org
The Aristocrats
Dazzling musicianship, pinpoint dynamic control and quirky humor have long been the hallmarks of The Aristocrats, whose concerts often inspire smiles and awe.
Featuring English guitarist Guthrie Govan, American bassist Bryan Beller and German drum wiz Marco Minnemann, this rock-and-way-beyond power trio achieves musical velocity and nuance in equal measure.
Their latest release, “Duck,” is a concept album about “a web-footed Antarctic Island native fleeing a penguin policeman all the way to New York City.” The fact that The Aristocrats are an all-instrumental band makes this concept even more intriguing.
7 p.m. Thursday. Ramona Mainstage, 626 Main Street, Ramona. $28. (760) 789-7008, ramonamainstage.com
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Jill Ellis says allegations of poor work environment at NWSL's San Diego Wave are 'false'
SAN DIEGO (AP) — San Diego Wave President Jill Ellis called allegations of a poor work environment made by a former employee of the National Women’s Soccer League team both “false” and “personally damaging.”
Ellis released a statement to The Associated Press on Thursday in response to a social media post by Brittany Alvarado, a former video and creative manager for the team. Alvarado called on the NWSL to remove Ellis, the former U.S. national coach.
Alvarado alleged the workplace was discriminatory and said it took a toll on her mental health in a lengthy post on X, formerly known as Twitter.
Ellis said mental health concerns are a priority for the club and it has support measures, including an employee assistance program. She added that when allegations of mistreatment have occurred, the team has investigated.
“In addition, when appropriate, independent third parties have assisted us in evaluating our workplace. At no time have those evaluations uncovered any wrongdoing by the club,” Ellis said.
Ellis, who coached the U.S. team to World Cup titles in both 2015 and 2019, added that the Wave is committed to building a strong and unified club.
“What we do is all about fostering a culture of respect, inclusivity, and excellence. The false accusations in (Wednesday’s) post are not only personally damaging but also take away from the incredible work and progress we’ve achieved together as a team,” Ellis said in the statement.
The Wave called Alvarado’s allegations inaccurate and defamatory. The team said it was looking into possible legal avenues available to address the matter.
Wave forward Alex Morgan, who played for Ellis on both of the World Cup-winning teams, issued a statement on social media in which she said she was disappointed by the allegations.
“As players, we have worked hard to build a team that is surrounded by an inclusive, positive and safe environment,” Morgan said. “But it’s important to me that we are creating that environment for both players AND staff throughout the entire organization. Equity in the workplace is something I have and will continue to advocate for.”
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