the mad sports man

 On this day in 1958, the newly renamed CFL played its first game in Winnipeg as the Blue Bombers bead the Edmonton Eskimos 29-21. Winnipeg beat Hamilton for that years Grey Cup 35-28.

 Key West FL is closer to Havana Cuba than to Miami FL. Detroit is north of Windsor. Derby Line Stanstead is a welll know border town. Some of the US/Canada border is on the road. The rest in town goes through homes AND a library.  Stuart McLean recorded an episode of the Vinyl Cafe from that library.

 Where were you on this day in 1988? I'm talking "that trade." Heard it over the radio and lost it. Was playing Lego with my sister at the time. Now we have teams in places that never had teams at the time of the trade.

 On this day the first ever night game at Wrigley Field was set to take place vs the Phillies. Game ends up getting called in the 4th due to rain. First official night game was the next night vs the Mets. Cubs won 6-4.

 What an 11 days of the Commonwealth Games.  Boat load of medals and track and field drama on Saturday. Canada finished third overall with 19g, 20s, 23b for 62 total. Australia led with 70g, 45s, 56b for 171 total. England was second with 29g, 45s, 36b for 110 total.  I also had a great birthday yesterday. I had a great day. Had fish and chips for lunch at Mr Mike's.  And dessert. A great day overall.

 Performances made. Flame out (?). Speeches made. It was one last party. Canada finishes with 19g, 20s, 23b for 62 total. Next games are in 2030 in Ahmedabad India. Until then....

 The two bronzes are Maggie Coles-Lister in cycling women's elimination race and Coralie Godbout in judo 78 kg. The gold is in judo and it's from Kyle Reyes in the 100kg class. Canada finishes with 19g, 20s, and 23b for 62 total. Now for the closing ceremony.