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Letter to the Editor: Vin Scully Will Be Missed

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To the Editor:I appreciated the article in the Sept. 22 edition of the Graphic about the unique Vin Scully, unquestionably the greatest baseball announcer of all time. The article reminded me of a conversation that I had with a friend of mine who owned a bookstore in Pacific Palisades where Mr. Scully used to live. I asked my friend if many celebrities came into his … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Vin Scully Will Be Missed

Athletics Hall of Fame to Add Five Members in October

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Photo courtesy of Pepperdine Athletics Pepperdine Athletics is inducting five new members into its hall of fame Oct 16. The 2016 ceremony will welcome Scott Doerner, Anna Picarelli, Michael Putnam, Steve Rodriguez and Julie Rubenstein. "It's a great class," Potts said, "all well-deserving individuals who had great success here as student athletes and it's just fun to be … [Read more...] about Athletics Hall of Fame to Add Five Members in October

The Last Call: Dodgers Legend Leaves Mic after 67 years

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Photos Courtesy of Carol Schalla and Pepperdine University Hollywood has historically been known as the home of the best entertainers and storytellers in the world. While many of these personalities needed to write a script, sing songs or put their name on the big screen, three of the greatest sports announcers of all-time only needed a microphone to share their stories with … [Read more...] about The Last Call: Dodgers Legend Leaves Mic after 67 years

MLB Preview: National League takes on the American League

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Art work courtesy of Peau Portesano The beginning of a new baseball season is a beautiful thing. Hope springs eternal for everyone, regardless of their roster’s state. It’s the time of year when anything is possible. Dreams of October glory cloud the mind, while the cutthroat nature of a 162-game season hasn’t yet eviscerated hope. It’s the time of year … [Read more...] about MLB Preview: National League takes on the American League

Catching Up With Aaron Barnett

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Photos by Celia SmithTypically, when one imagines a star athlete, images of hyper-aggressive, weirdly confident players come to mind. I mean, why not have an ego when you know you're freakishly talented? Still, we all love to see a humble, down-to-earth star, like Steph Curry. Now, one can go too far with modestness, but there's a solid balance. Junior catcher Aaron Barnett has … [Read more...] about Catching Up With Aaron Barnett