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Minor League Bat Dog Of 11 Years Dies...
CBS ^
| 07/09/13
| Dayn Perry
Posted on 07/09/2013 3:53:01 PM PDT by Doogle
You'll recall that in this space we recently told you about Chase the bat dog -- an affable and beloved golden retriever who spent much of his life fetching bats for the Double-A Trenton Thunder (Yankees). Just a few days ago, the Thunder held a retirement ceremony for Chase, who was battling a cancer diagnosis. Now, NJ.com passes along word that Chase has died at the age of 13.
"Chase was such a tremendous part of the Trenton Thunder identity for more than 10 years," said Thunder General Manager Will Smith. "His presence at Arm & Hammer Park or in the community was the epitome of the wholesome family entertainment for which we strive."
(Excerpt) Read more at cbssports.com ...
TOPICS: Hobbies; Miscellaneous; Sports
KEYWORDS: batdog
RIP Chase
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posted on
07/09/2013 3:53:01 PM PDT
by
Doogle
To: Doogle
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posted on
07/09/2013 3:55:06 PM PDT
by
Doogle
(USAF.68-73..8th TFW Ubon Thailand..never store a threat you should have eliminated))
To: Doogle
That picture went a little blurry on me.
It sure looks like he loved life and loved what he was doin’.
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posted on
07/09/2013 3:58:39 PM PDT
by
Bullish
(Psalm 46)
To: Doogle
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posted on
07/09/2013 3:59:06 PM PDT
by
Red_Devil 232
(VietVet - USMC All Ready On The Right? All Ready On The Left? All Ready On The Firing Line!)
To: Red_Devil 232
..his sons have taken over since he retired a few days ago...
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posted on
07/09/2013 4:00:01 PM PDT
by
Doogle
(USAF.68-73..8th TFW Ubon Thailand..never store a threat you should have eliminated))
To: Red_Devil 232
..his sons have taken over since he retired a few days ago...
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posted on
07/09/2013 4:00:22 PM PDT
by
Doogle
(USAF.68-73..8th TFW Ubon Thailand..never store a threat you should have eliminated))
To: Doogle
Wel, we know f’sure that he’s a whole lot smarter than Dusty Baker’s kid...
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posted on
07/09/2013 4:01:09 PM PDT
by
ken5050
(Due to all the WH scandals, MSNBC is changing its slogan from "Lean Forward" to "BOHICA")
To: Doogle
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posted on
07/09/2013 4:01:30 PM PDT
by
Doogle
(USAF.68-73..8th TFW Ubon Thailand..never store a threat you should have eliminated))
To: Doogle
Yeah, picture got all blurry on me too. Stupid computer.
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posted on
07/09/2013 4:01:58 PM PDT
by
Nachum
(The Obama "List" at www.nachumlist.com)
To: Doogle
Wow, what a bittersweet story, it left tears in my eyes. To me, minor league ball that allows dogs to fetch bats and fans to picnic on the grassy knoll beyond the outfield fence is what baseball is all about.
I have no interest whatsoever in major league ball and have even turned down tickets to the Tigers on a regular basis.
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posted on
07/09/2013 4:09:37 PM PDT
by
Hot Tabasco
(I ain't no cracker, I'm a white a$$ soda biscuit...)
To: Doogle
Good dog! May there be forests of trees, acres of fire hydrants, cats and squirrels galore for you.
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posted on
07/09/2013 4:09:39 PM PDT
by
NonValueAdded
(Unindicted Co-conspirators: The Mainstream Media)
To: Doogle
Good-bye old fellow. Say hello to Sissy, Sean, Marty, Lester, Ranger and Penny for me on the other side. Looking forward to seeing them again.
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posted on
07/09/2013 4:40:37 PM PDT
by
Ken H
To: Doogle
The bat dog picks up the bat at its center of gravity so that it’s balanced as he carries it.
To: AnAmericanMother; Titan Magroyne; Badeye; SandRat; arbooz; potlatch; afraidfortherepublic; ...
WOOOF!
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posted on
07/09/2013 4:56:51 PM PDT
by
Joe 6-pack
(Qui me amat, amat et canem meum.)
To: onedoug
To: stylecouncilor
What a beautiful story about a beautiful dog...
We picked up our very own golden retriever puppy on Saturday. He is such a love and we are having so much fun with him. His name is Francis.
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posted on
07/09/2013 5:18:50 PM PDT
by
longfellowsmuse
(last of the living nomads)
To: Doogle
For many years my dad had season tickets to the Thunder, I have a stuffed Chase on my bed.
RIP Chase,
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posted on
07/09/2013 5:27:26 PM PDT
by
Gefn
(More Cowbell please)
To: LoneRangerMassachusetts
The bat dog picks up the bat at its center of gravity so that it’s balanced as he carries it.I had to laugh when the umpire tried to hand the bat to him, it wasn't in the right spot so he dropped it and picked it up at the balance point.
What a good boy.
To: longfellowsmuse
Congrats to you & Francis.
To: longfellowsmuse
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posted on
07/09/2013 9:50:17 PM PDT
by
EinNYC
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