From left to right (front): Arnold "Chick" Gandil, Claude "Lefty" Williams, Charles "Swede" Risberg, George "Buck" Weaver and "Shoeless" Joe Jackson sit in front of their lawyers during their Grand Jury Trial in 1921. All of these players are now eligible for the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Photo courtesy of Creative Commons Editor’s Note: There were at least two and a … [Read more...] about ‘There’s a Lot of Myths Going On’: Misconceptions Still Cloud Motive for 1919 World Series
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“They Want Nothing to do with Oakland”: Lack of Investment from Ownership leads to Alienation of Athletics Fanbase
Bryan Johanson, co-founder of ‘Baseball’s Last Dive Bar,’ sits in right field of the Oakland Coliseum during the Athletics' final season in Oakland. Johanson said he is frustrated with the team's lack of spending. Photo courtesy of Bryan Johanson Fifty seven years; 4,493 games; 21 playoff appearances; 6 American League Pennants; 4 World Championships; 16 Hall of Famers and a … [Read more...] about “They Want Nothing to do with Oakland”: Lack of Investment from Ownership leads to Alienation of Athletics Fanbase
Pepperdine Beach Volleyball Secure Dominant 2-0 At Pepperdine Dual
Sitting at 13-13 on the season, Pepperdine Women's Beach Volleyball is rapidly approaching the finish line and the WCC Championships. Before then, the Waves host two final tourneys, the Pepperdine Dual and Dual Days, both at the Pepperdine Beach Courts. Pepperdine opened the Pepperdine Dual on April 18, hosting the University of Oregon and Hope International University. This … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Beach Volleyball Secure Dominant 2-0 At Pepperdine Dual
Photo Gallery: Women’s Beach Volleyball Celebrates Senior Day With a Duo Win
April 19, from the morning to the afternoon, Women's Beach Volleyball faced off against Hope International University and the University of Oregon at the Pepperdine Beach Courts. Ending their regular season on a high note, the team dominated with a double win, with an overall score of 4-0 against Hope and 5-0 against Oregon. Additionally, the day paid tribute to the seniors, … [Read more...] about Photo Gallery: Women’s Beach Volleyball Celebrates Senior Day With a Duo Win
Pepperdine Women’s Basketball’s Chloe Sotell Reflects on Her Basketball Journey
Pepperdine Women’s Basketball, like most of the spring sports at Pepperdine, is in a transitional period. Head Coach Katie Faulkner finished her first season at the helm with an 8-22 regular season record.The team she inherited was filled with older players; out of the 10 rostered players, eight were either seniors or graduate students. The Waves ended the regular season … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Women’s Basketball’s Chloe Sotell Reflects on Her Basketball Journey