IMPORTANT UPCOMING EVENTS ON DECK!
9/24 Cubs game watch vs. Cardinals with Cardinals Nation
10/4 membership meeting- Peter Golenbock-author
11/1 membership meeting Nick Belmonte- Cubs scout extraordinare
9/24 Cubs game watch vs. Cardinals with Cardinals Nation
10/4 membership meeting- Peter Golenbock-author
11/1 membership meeting Nick Belmonte- Cubs scout extraordinare
AN IMPORTANT UPCOMING ELECTION
by Don Mulder
Cubs World is organized as a Florida not-for-profit corporation.
It's required to annually identify it's officers, abide by the laws
of the State of Florida and operate in accord with it's Bylaws.
The Cubs World Bylaws are available for review on it's website.
The Officers and Directors are defined in the Bylaws along with
their roles, general means of selection and terms of office.
The Board has declared the following offices open for election
in November, 2021:
Position Current Officer Term
President Donald Mulder 2 years
Secretary Barb Beil 2 years
At-Large Dan Marx 1 year
At-Large Cindi Bellovary 1 year
At-Large VACANT 1 year
Anyone Club Member in good standing can self-nominate or
be nominated by another member with the candidate's approval.
A simple statement of qualification and interest will be required.
All nominations are to be forwarded to the club Secretary.
The election will be held during the November Member Meeting.
by Don Mulder
Cubs World is organized as a Florida not-for-profit corporation.
It's required to annually identify it's officers, abide by the laws
of the State of Florida and operate in accord with it's Bylaws.
The Cubs World Bylaws are available for review on it's website.
The Officers and Directors are defined in the Bylaws along with
their roles, general means of selection and terms of office.
The Board has declared the following offices open for election
in November, 2021:
Position Current Officer Term
President Donald Mulder 2 years
Secretary Barb Beil 2 years
At-Large Dan Marx 1 year
At-Large Cindi Bellovary 1 year
At-Large VACANT 1 year
Anyone Club Member in good standing can self-nominate or
be nominated by another member with the candidate's approval.
A simple statement of qualification and interest will be required.
All nominations are to be forwarded to the club Secretary.
The election will be held during the November Member Meeting.
FROM THE DESK OF DAN MARX
It's only 2 1/2 weeks before our October 4th membership meeting. Our featured speaker will be Peter Golenbock. Peter is a well known sports author, and has been quite popular on national media.
Our meeting is will be held at Colony Cottage Recreation Center from 6:00- 9:00 PM and will be catered.
Full details are in the event flyer.
ABOUT OUR GUEST SPEAKER...
Peter Golenbock is one of the nation’s best-known sports authors, growing up in Connecticut as a New York Yankee fan during the heart of the Casey Stengel, Mickey Mantle, and Whitey Ford era of the 1950s and 60s. He is a 1967 graduate of Dartmouth College – just like Kyle Hendricks – and a 1970 Graduate of the New York University School of Law.
Peter began writing about sports at Dartmouth. Starting at Prentice-Hall Publishing Company in their legal department, he began writing exclusively about sports. And since 1975 he has written some of the best-known books about baseball, basketball, and other sports, as well as biographies of Sparky Lyle, Billy Martin, and Johnny Damon. Peter has been a radio sports talk show host, color broadcaster for baseball, and a frequent guest on ESPN, Good Morning, America, and A&E.
For our purposes, Peter has written the following outstanding book: Wrigleyville: A Magical History Tour of the Chicago Cubs, a wonderful book about the history of the Chicago Cubs as well as some of the most engaging players and broadcasters.
It's only 2 1/2 weeks before our October 4th membership meeting. Our featured speaker will be Peter Golenbock. Peter is a well known sports author, and has been quite popular on national media.
Our meeting is will be held at Colony Cottage Recreation Center from 6:00- 9:00 PM and will be catered.
Full details are in the event flyer.
ABOUT OUR GUEST SPEAKER...
Peter Golenbock is one of the nation’s best-known sports authors, growing up in Connecticut as a New York Yankee fan during the heart of the Casey Stengel, Mickey Mantle, and Whitey Ford era of the 1950s and 60s. He is a 1967 graduate of Dartmouth College – just like Kyle Hendricks – and a 1970 Graduate of the New York University School of Law.
Peter began writing about sports at Dartmouth. Starting at Prentice-Hall Publishing Company in their legal department, he began writing exclusively about sports. And since 1975 he has written some of the best-known books about baseball, basketball, and other sports, as well as biographies of Sparky Lyle, Billy Martin, and Johnny Damon. Peter has been a radio sports talk show host, color broadcaster for baseball, and a frequent guest on ESPN, Good Morning, America, and A&E.
For our purposes, Peter has written the following outstanding book: Wrigleyville: A Magical History Tour of the Chicago Cubs, a wonderful book about the history of the Chicago Cubs as well as some of the most engaging players and broadcasters.
BLEACHER BUM REPORT
by Jack Hebron
It’s already been more than a month since the eventful 2021 trade deadline and we now have greater perspective on the fallout. So let's take a peek at how the old friends are doing.
1. Joc Pederson has been a solid addition to NL East-leading Braves.
2. Anthony Rizzo hit a home run in his first game with the Yankees. Soon after he tested positive for COVID19. His defense has been stellar as usual at first base. His hitting average is hovering around .265.
3. Kris Bryant who was traded to the SF Giants, has adapted well to his new team. Kris has had some minor injuries that has prevented him from playing in a few games. None of which is serious. He too hit a home run for the Giants on his arrival. Since the trade he is batting around .267 and has 7 home runs. Kris wanted to play on the west coast. The giants have a great team and are 40 games over 500. Will Bryant get his contract after the playoffs? Time will tell.
4. Javy Baez is having a interesting time in the Big Apple. He has not changed his stripes since he arrived with the Mets. His average is around .253 and he like in Chicago keeps swinging for the fences. He should finish with around 32 home runs for the season. He is another player who is looking for the big contract after this season.
Next month I will go over are latest Cubs arrivals and the prospects we received from all these trades. But, for now is Frank Schwindel for real??
by Jack Hebron
It’s already been more than a month since the eventful 2021 trade deadline and we now have greater perspective on the fallout. So let's take a peek at how the old friends are doing.
1. Joc Pederson has been a solid addition to NL East-leading Braves.
2. Anthony Rizzo hit a home run in his first game with the Yankees. Soon after he tested positive for COVID19. His defense has been stellar as usual at first base. His hitting average is hovering around .265.
3. Kris Bryant who was traded to the SF Giants, has adapted well to his new team. Kris has had some minor injuries that has prevented him from playing in a few games. None of which is serious. He too hit a home run for the Giants on his arrival. Since the trade he is batting around .267 and has 7 home runs. Kris wanted to play on the west coast. The giants have a great team and are 40 games over 500. Will Bryant get his contract after the playoffs? Time will tell.
4. Javy Baez is having a interesting time in the Big Apple. He has not changed his stripes since he arrived with the Mets. His average is around .253 and he like in Chicago keeps swinging for the fences. He should finish with around 32 home runs for the season. He is another player who is looking for the big contract after this season.
Next month I will go over are latest Cubs arrivals and the prospects we received from all these trades. But, for now is Frank Schwindel for real??
"I'LL BE FRANK WITH YOU!"
by Wayne Richards
This was supposed to be an uplifting year for baseball, but in particular, for the Cubs. There was excitement in the air because a "full season" became a reality. There WAS joy in Muddville!
I suppose we could sit around as arm chair critics and conjecture as to what happened this year. But even reporters in the trenches never really know completely what's going on in the locker room.
We all knew changes were coming. We didn't expect the surgery to be so drastic. But it is what it is and somehow there must be a spot of sunshine that could pierce through the darkness. I believe there is.
Across town, the White Sox are headed to the playoffs with the big prize in their eyes. So what should we be so happy about? It is ex Cubs that are helping the team be the success they are at the moment! Craig Kimbrel and Ryan Tepera along with former Cubs prospects, Eloy Jimenez and Dylan Cease are lending additional energy to a young team.
But there is one other factor that brings a smile to my face and perhaps it will do the same for you in this season of frowns. In a recent interview Frank Thomas stated , "Chicago will always be a Cubs town!"
by Wayne Richards
This was supposed to be an uplifting year for baseball, but in particular, for the Cubs. There was excitement in the air because a "full season" became a reality. There WAS joy in Muddville!
I suppose we could sit around as arm chair critics and conjecture as to what happened this year. But even reporters in the trenches never really know completely what's going on in the locker room.
We all knew changes were coming. We didn't expect the surgery to be so drastic. But it is what it is and somehow there must be a spot of sunshine that could pierce through the darkness. I believe there is.
Across town, the White Sox are headed to the playoffs with the big prize in their eyes. So what should we be so happy about? It is ex Cubs that are helping the team be the success they are at the moment! Craig Kimbrel and Ryan Tepera along with former Cubs prospects, Eloy Jimenez and Dylan Cease are lending additional energy to a young team.
But there is one other factor that brings a smile to my face and perhaps it will do the same for you in this season of frowns. In a recent interview Frank Thomas stated , "Chicago will always be a Cubs town!"
LABOR DAY MEMBERSHIP MEETING REPORT
by Guest Contributor Jim Guleserian
Monday, September 6 was Labor Day. Cubs World met for its first ever membership meeting in September.
The meeting opened with a stirring medley of Americana songs by our own Wayne Richards. Included were: This Land is Your Land, Proud to be an American, America the Beautiful, God Bless America, and a new song O America which Wayne discovered on YouTube. Following that was a dinner of box lunches from Publix gathered together by our food team, Dan and Mary Ellen Marello.
by Guest Contributor Jim Guleserian
Monday, September 6 was Labor Day. Cubs World met for its first ever membership meeting in September.
The meeting opened with a stirring medley of Americana songs by our own Wayne Richards. Included were: This Land is Your Land, Proud to be an American, America the Beautiful, God Bless America, and a new song O America which Wayne discovered on YouTube. Following that was a dinner of box lunches from Publix gathered together by our food team, Dan and Mary Ellen Marello.
Jim Guleserian presented in Let’s Play, Too, a rundown on all the new prospects we got in the trade extravaganza that took place at the end of July as well as the draft that happened in mid-July.
Jim also asked for everybody to think of things they might want to do as a club during the offseason when we are not having game watches. Look elsewhere in the chatter for a place to let us know.
After 50/50 and red word prizes were awarded, the featured speaker of the evening, Bobby Floyd, took the floor. He immediately told us that our highest rated prospect, Pete Crow-Armstrong (who Bobby knows from the Mets organization) is one of the hardest working players he has ever known. Bobby also talked about being a member of the Orioles in 1969 and watching the National League standings to see who they might be playing in the World Series. (We all know what happened there.) He also talked about getting his first major league hit of Villager Sudden Sam McDowell. He brought up life in the minors “Back in the day” where some players would refuse a jump to the big leagues because they would take a pay cut by losing the endorsements they had in their minor league cities.
Bobby’s wife Melody took over and talked about life as a big league wife and mother. And how she knew nothing about baseball until she met Bobby in her home town of Kansas City. It was a true treat to hear from a player’s wife for the first time.
Jim also asked for everybody to think of things they might want to do as a club during the offseason when we are not having game watches. Look elsewhere in the chatter for a place to let us know.
After 50/50 and red word prizes were awarded, the featured speaker of the evening, Bobby Floyd, took the floor. He immediately told us that our highest rated prospect, Pete Crow-Armstrong (who Bobby knows from the Mets organization) is one of the hardest working players he has ever known. Bobby also talked about being a member of the Orioles in 1969 and watching the National League standings to see who they might be playing in the World Series. (We all know what happened there.) He also talked about getting his first major league hit of Villager Sudden Sam McDowell. He brought up life in the minors “Back in the day” where some players would refuse a jump to the big leagues because they would take a pay cut by losing the endorsements they had in their minor league cities.
Bobby’s wife Melody took over and talked about life as a big league wife and mother. And how she knew nothing about baseball until she met Bobby in her home town of Kansas City. It was a true treat to hear from a player’s wife for the first time.
BY THE WAY..........
During our latest membership meeting, Jim Guleserian brought up with the membership the topic of different types of events that we can all participate in for the next 6 months of the off season in baseball. This is your club, and we are open to all ideas. Please list them below. Let your imagination run wild!!!!
During our latest membership meeting, Jim Guleserian brought up with the membership the topic of different types of events that we can all participate in for the next 6 months of the off season in baseball. This is your club, and we are open to all ideas. Please list them below. Let your imagination run wild!!!!
CUBS MAY COME AND CUBS MAY GO....BUT WRIGLEY IS FOREVER!
With the completion of the Wrigley renovation project along with the honor of being designated a national landmark, the "friendly confines" is looking great! Have a look for yourself....
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With the completion of the Wrigley renovation project along with the honor of being designated a national landmark, the "friendly confines" is looking great! Have a look for yourself....
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EVOLUTION OF A BALL PARK
Wrigley field has a rich and amazing history which is brought to life by a fascinating presentation we invite you to enjoy! This video is one of the better ones.
If you have any stories to share about Wrigley, we'd love to hear them! Don't be shy. You're always welcomed to contribute to CUBS WORLD CHATTER.
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Wrigley field has a rich and amazing history which is brought to life by a fascinating presentation we invite you to enjoy! This video is one of the better ones.
If you have any stories to share about Wrigley, we'd love to hear them! Don't be shy. You're always welcomed to contribute to CUBS WORLD CHATTER.
CLICK HERE
ROGER LOVES BASEBALL, PEOPLE AND COMMUNICATING
by Wayne Richards
Anyone who has listened to WGN radio on a regular basis has heard the deeply resilient voice of Roger Badesch reporting the news through the years, particularly on the over-night shift. He also was very good at interacting with whomever was on the air in a personable and interesting manner.
One could say that communication was Roger's destiny. "Even when I was very young, I knew I wanted to be a broadcaster, "said Badesch. "There was absolutely no doubt in my mind!"
by Wayne Richards
Anyone who has listened to WGN radio on a regular basis has heard the deeply resilient voice of Roger Badesch reporting the news through the years, particularly on the over-night shift. He also was very good at interacting with whomever was on the air in a personable and interesting manner.
One could say that communication was Roger's destiny. "Even when I was very young, I knew I wanted to be a broadcaster, "said Badesch. "There was absolutely no doubt in my mind!"
Roger was born in Chicago, but the family moved to Evanston when he was four. "I lived in Evanston for 25 years and Chicago for 44." It's quite evident Roger loves Chicago and baseball! Whenever company stops by Roger and his wife of 46 years, Bridget, install a Vienna Beef sign and concession card by the door. Its not everywhere that one can be greeted by such warm neon splendor!
With regard to baseball, Roger was very diplomatic when asked which Chicago team he prefers. "I love Chicago baseball, "he boasted." Roger also confessed that the first games he ever witnessed were at Comiskey Park. "But I attended games more frequently at Wrigley because of the atmosphere, " said Roger. "I took my mother there for "Ladies Day" games.
With regard to baseball, Roger was very diplomatic when asked which Chicago team he prefers. "I love Chicago baseball, "he boasted." Roger also confessed that the first games he ever witnessed were at Comiskey Park. "But I attended games more frequently at Wrigley because of the atmosphere, " said Roger. "I took my mother there for "Ladies Day" games.
WGN covered both the Cubs and the Sox games. They would even broadcast both teams at the same time, alternating back and forth. "That broadcasting technique was quite advanced for the time! Watching channel nine was a passion."
Rogers desire and craving for radio grew day by day. One time while at Wrigley, Roger found out how to get up to the broadcast booth via a maze of ladders and steps. There were no sky boxes at the time.
The great Lou Boudreau and Vince Lloyd were preparing to call a game when they noticed the youngster standing there fascinated by everything that was happening. Lou and Vince not only let him sit with them for the entire game, but they presented him with the game sheets and all the paperwork used in the game... neatly packaged in an envelope. It is a prized possession. Roger describes that experience as like sitting in a DREAM WORLD!
Roger recalls a time when he was assigned to put together a special promotion to announce upcoming events scheduled by city hall. Harry Carey and Steve Stone were the personalities brought in to make announcements.
"I actually liked the final edit, " said Roger. "But, unfortunately, it was never aired due to Harry's beer drinking and Steve Stone's cigar smoking. I am the only individual that is in possession of the finished product. I'm also proud to say that Steve instructed me how to properly smoke cigars."
Mr. Badesch , like most people, has a great admiration and respect for Ron Santo. "I met him at a special Juvenile Diabetes event and was very impressed that he stuck around to sign autographs for every last individual!," said Roger. "He was a tremendous man to be near."
Roger has many things to be thankful for. A wonderful family, including two children and two grand children.
He also has recently written and released a new book entitled, THE UNPLANNED LIFE, available on Amazon. The book, in both printed and audio form, includes many tales about his upbringing, including a number of tragedies. He has also had a fight with cancer. In revealing these hardships with clarity and honesty, he has received comments from individuals who claim that they have been helped and comforted by his reflections. I certainly can understand why. He is an outstanding communicator. He is a lover of people... a lover of baseball and somebody I'm proud to call a friend.
Rogers desire and craving for radio grew day by day. One time while at Wrigley, Roger found out how to get up to the broadcast booth via a maze of ladders and steps. There were no sky boxes at the time.
The great Lou Boudreau and Vince Lloyd were preparing to call a game when they noticed the youngster standing there fascinated by everything that was happening. Lou and Vince not only let him sit with them for the entire game, but they presented him with the game sheets and all the paperwork used in the game... neatly packaged in an envelope. It is a prized possession. Roger describes that experience as like sitting in a DREAM WORLD!
Roger recalls a time when he was assigned to put together a special promotion to announce upcoming events scheduled by city hall. Harry Carey and Steve Stone were the personalities brought in to make announcements.
"I actually liked the final edit, " said Roger. "But, unfortunately, it was never aired due to Harry's beer drinking and Steve Stone's cigar smoking. I am the only individual that is in possession of the finished product. I'm also proud to say that Steve instructed me how to properly smoke cigars."
Mr. Badesch , like most people, has a great admiration and respect for Ron Santo. "I met him at a special Juvenile Diabetes event and was very impressed that he stuck around to sign autographs for every last individual!," said Roger. "He was a tremendous man to be near."
Roger has many things to be thankful for. A wonderful family, including two children and two grand children.
He also has recently written and released a new book entitled, THE UNPLANNED LIFE, available on Amazon. The book, in both printed and audio form, includes many tales about his upbringing, including a number of tragedies. He has also had a fight with cancer. In revealing these hardships with clarity and honesty, he has received comments from individuals who claim that they have been helped and comforted by his reflections. I certainly can understand why. He is an outstanding communicator. He is a lover of people... a lover of baseball and somebody I'm proud to call a friend.
A SPECIAL REMINDER TO ALL CUBS WORLD MEMBERS!
At every membership meeting you will find long tables absolutely packed with baseball themed books and special items. We are happy to report that this ever-growing collection of treasures is not a book store. It is a LIBRARY and all members are welcomed and encourage to check out whatever titles they choose.
We also would like you to know that we love to hear your input, observations, suggestions, theories, speculations, projections, jokes and stories about all things Cubs! Please contribute to the Cubs World Chatter!
SEE YOU IN OCTOBER!
GO CUBBIES!
At every membership meeting you will find long tables absolutely packed with baseball themed books and special items. We are happy to report that this ever-growing collection of treasures is not a book store. It is a LIBRARY and all members are welcomed and encourage to check out whatever titles they choose.
We also would like you to know that we love to hear your input, observations, suggestions, theories, speculations, projections, jokes and stories about all things Cubs! Please contribute to the Cubs World Chatter!
SEE YOU IN OCTOBER!
GO CUBBIES!