A crowd of more than three-thousand jams into a hangar at Whiteman Air Force Base in west-central Missouri to hear Vice President Dick Cheney praise the personnel who fly and service the B-2 Bomber – the world’s most technologically advanced bomber. Cheney spoke a great deal of the war on terror, saying this country is faced by an enemy driven by an ideology of violence determined to cause great harm to the United States. He says there can be no negotiations with these terrorists, adding the U.S. has only one option: to take the fight to the enemy. Following his speech, Cheney presented a Bronze Star to Air Force Master Sergeant Mike Morin of Brookfield for Morin’s service in Iraq.
Royals Prospect Feeling Stiff
October 27, 2006 By
Royals top draft pick Luke Hochevar has some stiffness in his right shoulder and will undergo an examination today to determine the reason.
Hochevar was the first overall pick of the 2006 draft. He quickly became the Royals top pitching prospect after signing a four-year deal worth $5.3 million in guaranteed money.
The right hander started six games for Class A Burlington and Class AA Wichita posting a 1-2 record with a 3.97 ERA. In 25 2/3 innings, Hochevar struck out 25 batters with five walks.
Libertarian Hopes Negative Campaign Swings Votes His Way
October 27, 2006 By
He’s been shut out of most of the debates and he hasn’t gotten the publicity the major candidates have gotten, but he believes the increasingly negative tone of the race between Republican incumbent Senator Jim Talent and Democratic challenger Claire McCaskill gives him an opportunity. Libertarian Frank Gilmour says he believes voters are fed up with both Republicans and Democrats…at least, he hopes they are. Gilmour says he offers an alternative for those who don’t like either Jim Talent or Claire McCaskill or those who have been turned off by the accusations flying back and forth. Gilmour says he believes there are Republicans and Democrats who are embarrassed by their political parties. Gilmour claims he has seen public opinion polls that give him six percent of the vote. He says that is significant. But more significant in his eyes are the increasingly harsh advertising campaigns from Republicans pushing Talent and Democrats pushing McCaskill. Gilmour believes the negative campaign advertising will turn voters off and prompt them to seek alternatives, such as the Libertarian Party. Gilmour says voters recognize that both Republicans and Democrats make promises the nation can’t afford. He says the federal government needs to cut back on spending, first to eliminate the deficit and then to trim the national debt.
Related web sites:
Missouri Libertarian Party
Huard Hurt In Practice
October 27, 2006 By
Trent Green returned to practice this week just in time to see back-up Damon Huard injured in practice Thursday. The injury to Huard was not released, and his status for Sunday’s game against the Seahawks is unknown.
Huard’s injury does not mean an early return for Green. If Huard is not cleared to play, third-string rookie Brodie Croyle will make his first NFL start. Green has not been cleared for contact yet, but is eyeing a return against the Dolphins Nov. 12.
Cardinals Can Taste Champagne
October 27, 2006 By
A rain soaked outfield helped the Tigers slip up in Game 4 of the World Series. Detroit received another error from one of its pitchers, and David Eckstein had a night he will probably never forget as the Cardinals beat the Tigers 5-4 Thursday night.
Eckstein went 4-for-5 with two RBI as St. Louis claimed a 3-1 lead in the World Series. The All-Star shortstop hit three doubles including one in the eighth inning that broke a 4-4 tie. Detroit center fielder Craig Monroe made a diving effort for Eckstein’s third double, but the ball glanced off his glove. It was a play that lamented how the Tigers have come up short just about all series.
The Tigers carried a 3-2 lead after six innings, but that is when the Cardinals made their biggest noise.
Detroit committed one of its many defensive blunders when Tony Granderson slipped on the wet grass trying to catch a fly. None the less, the ball fell in front of him for an easy Eckstein double. Tigers reliever Fernando Rodney’s throwing error later in the inning allowed Eckstein to score and tie the game 3-3. Rodney’s error made Detroit the first World Series team to have a pitcher commit an error in four consecutive games.
Brandon Inge’s RBI double in the eighth tied the game at 4-4, but the Cardinals never lost their confidence.
Adam Wainright followed a Monroe strike out by getting Carlos Guillen and Magglio Ordonez to groundout ending the game.
Game 5 of the series is scheduled for tonight, but rain is in the weather forecast. If the storm holds up, Jeff Weaver will start for the Cardinals against Justin Verlander for the Tigers. Both pitchers lost their first World Series start.
