Missouri was first- Jack Plymale

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Way to go Missouri !!






OK...time to get this in CALIFORNIA !!!.....STOP the press ONE for Spanish & TWO for English!!!"











Simple solutions to not so complex problems!













The "Show Me" state has once again showed us how it should be done. They need more publication and exposure on this. Let's pass it around.



















In 2007, Missouri placed on the ballot a proposed constitutional amendment designating English as the Official language of Missouri . Nearly 90% voting in favor! English became the official language for ALL governmental proceeding in Missouri . It also means no individual has the right to demand government services in a language OTHER than English.



In 2008 a measure was passed that requires our Highway Patrol and other law enforcement officials to verify the immigration status of any person arrested, and inform federal authorities if the person is found to be here illegally. It allows Missouri law enforcement offices to receive training to enforce federal immigration laws. The bill makes it clear that illegal immigrants will NOT have access to taxpayers benefits such as food stamps and health care through Missouri HealthNET.



In 2009 a measure was passed that ensures Missouri 's public institutions of higher education do NOT award financial aid to individuals who are here illegally. The law also requires all post-secondary institutions of higher education to annually certify to the Missouri Dept. of Higher Education that they have NOT knowingly awarded financial aid to students who are unlawfully present in the United States .



So while Arizona has made national news for its new law, it is important to remember Missouri has been proactive in addressing this growing problem.



Missouri has sent a clear message that illegal immigrants are NOT welcome in our state and they are certainly NOT welcome to receive public benefits at the cost of Missouri taxpayers!



Article in "The Ozarks Sentinel" Editorial Opinion - Nita Jane Ayres, May 13, 2010




Tom Moore









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Jack P.






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Thanks Doug! Nice add-on for my blog.

Thanks Doug Brooke!



I saw Blackwell pitch at old Crosley Field and still remember many of the players from that era. Kluzsewski, Stallcup, Grady Hatton, Gus Bell, and Herm Weimeier (who went to my HS Western Hills). Pitched at Crosley Field once after my Am. Legion days were over and one of my ex-teammates on the other team hit one off the left center field wall. Something you don't forget. Ah, the good old days.


Doug is a retried sales engineer and a good friend and co-worker from our Denison days. Doug pitched for Western Hills hs and one of the best American Legion teams in the country. His hs and Legion teams sent many players to the majors including Pete Rose to Cioncinnati.

Eddie Miller was my favorite player of those days as a Reds Shortstop, even though St. Louis had the perrenial all-star shortstop, Marty Marion.  Eddie had a gaff as he retired saying that the hardest play he haqd to make was playing between John Temple at second and Grady Hatton at third.  A no-no to Reds fans.

Sam

Correction on sidearm rule- Clay Vice

I appreciate the correction from Mr. Softball of the Carol and Clay Vice Portsmouth Clay softball era.




Thanks!



Sam

----- Original Message -----

From: Clay Vice

To: Sam "Kat " Kegley

Sent: Thursday, June 17, 2010 08:16

Subject: Fw: Ray K





JUST FOR THE RECORDS, IN FAST PITCH SOFTBALL THE CORRECT RULE IS THAT THE WRIST IS NOT ALLOWED OUT PAST THE ELBOW, IF SO IT IS CONSIDERED SIDE ARM.

More Mound Park softball and Wayne Widdig from Fred Ramsey

And thanks for your additions to my blog, Fred. Very interesting post "The Good War" times with returning service men playing softball in Mound Park, Portsmouth, Ohio.




Wayne threw hard and true. The rule is the hand can extend no more than six inches from the hip as the ball is delivered, therefore many pitchers would slap their thighs as they delivered to avoid being called for sidearm pitching.



In mentioning sidearm, baseball fans of that day were very familiar with Ewell Blackwell of the Cincinnati Reds. He was a tall, lanky pitcher and major league batters would claim it appeared that the ball was coming at them from third base.



Thanks again, Fred Ramsey!



Sam

----- Original Message -----

From: Fred Ramsey

To: Sam Kegley

Sent: Thursday, June 17, 2010 00:17

Subject: Re: Ray K





Well ... Small world ... I never would guessed ... that is really interesting ... I worked in the Williams office a while and saw Ray Kornhoff frequently... As only 10 or 11 years old I was forever in trouble getting home too late at night ... having been at Mound Park watching Wayne W. ... work his arm. He would have a spot on his trouser leg after a game from where he would hit his leg with his hand as he delivered the ball ... was great to watch the games under the lights ... those were good times ... thanks for the info.....Fred

----- Original Message -----

From: Sam Kegley

To: Fred Ramsey

Sent: Tuesday, June 15, 2010 5:19 AM

Subject: Re: Ray K





Yes it is, Fred. Ray was in Williams Mfg. supervision in addition to coaching the Portsmouth Central Catholic sports teams for several years. Mick Kornhoff said: "Dad had moved to Portsmouth from the Covington/Newport area in the greater Cincinnati community. Dad had introduced fast-pitch to Portsmouth and he was a pitcher.