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LEAF CFO Has Left the Building
How "friendly" is not known

Robert Moskovitz

In an all cash acquisition, People's United Bank, N.A., Bridgeport, Connecticut, in July, purchased LEAF Commercial Capital, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Reportedly they have renewed a 10 year lease at the Philadelphia headquarters, but it will be without Robert Moskovitz the CFO. No other changes have been announced at this time.

Moskovitz has been with the company for almost 14 years. The prediction is the Chairman and General Counsel will be next if Peoples United Bank is consistent.

LEAF has a call center in Orange, California, run by Rich Vohra, Vice President of Sales, with the company for over 10 years. Moberly is the location of Dolphin Capital, acquired by LEAF in 2007 (2), primarily in copier leasing (many LEAF Evergreen complaints).

In the July press release, Jack Barnes, President and Chief Executive Officer, said, "At closing, our equipment finance units will have approximately $4 billion of assets and rank as the sixteenth largest bank-owned equipment finance entity in the country."

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More Changes at Bank of the West
Equipment Finance Group Struggles

John J. Evans, Executive Vice President at Bank of the West, San Francisco, reportedly has been “transferred” from the Bank of the West's Equipment Finance. He joined Trinity, a Division of Bank of the West, in September, 2005, as Senior Vice President. He was hired by Jerry Newell, now retired and well-known in the equipment finance and leasing industry. His role was to run the Vendor Business. During this time, the business focused on large manufacture private label relationships and away from the smaller retail markets that had been the cornerstone of Trinity Capital.

Reportedly, Mr. Evans has moved to a Special Advisor role supporting Jean Marc Torre, Managing Director of the Commercial Bank. Mr. Torre joined the parent of the bank, BNP Paribas Brazil, in 1998.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jean-marc-torre-a67a5021/

Jean-Marc Torre
Senior Executive Vice President
Commercial Banking Group Head
Bank of the West, San Francisco, California

When John Evans was chosen to succeed Jerry Newell, a Bank of the West press release quoted Jean-Marc Torre, "John has a deep understanding of the business and is well positioned to continue the bank's focus on our clients' growth. He has worked closely with Jerry for many years, and his appointment speaks to the depth of the bench of talent at Bank of the West."

"Evans has more than 20 years of leadership experience in the direct origination and vendor finance segments of the equipment leasing industry. Before joining Bank of the West, Evans was the Managing Director of Philips Medical Capital from 2002 to 2004. Prior to that he worked for DeLage Landen Financial Services (DLL), a subsidiary of Rabobank, BankBoston and BayBanks. He earned an MBA in Finance from Babson College and an AB in History from Syracuse University.

"Newell has managed the bank's Equipment Finance Division for 18 years. During his tenure, Bank of the West has grown equipment finance from a California-focused business with $35 million in lease outstandings to a nationwide, multi-channel business with $3.6 billion in lease and loan outstandings and ranked as the 12th largest U.S. bank leasing company by volume." (1)

Tristan Watkins
Managing Director,
Equipment Finance Division
Group Diversity Officer

Mr. Watkins joined the parent of the bank, BNP Paribas, in August, 1999. He reportedly takes the helm at a delicate time when the group is behind schedule rolling out their Canadian lending product and a wholesale/inventory finance program to their manufacturer partners.

According to a very reliable source, the Equipment Finance Group has struggled to meet the growth expectations of the Bank and has suffered from high turnover in senior management positions as pressure mounted for results. Like all banks in today’s low interest environment, Bank of the West pushed crippling cost saving measures down into the various business units creating a challenging environment for employees and strangling growth initiatives.

(1) Press Release:
http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/bank-of-the-west-names-john-evans-to-lead-equipment-finance-division-189236431.html

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New Hires/Promotions in the Leasing Business
and Related Industries

Joe Aiello was hired as Lease Sales Consultant, Snider Leasing Corp/Sacramento Leasing Corp., Sacramento, California. Previously, he was Life Insurance Specialist/Commercial Insurance/Marketing, Farmers Insurance Group of Companies, District Office (May, 2017 - Present); Commercial Finance Officer, American Leasing & Financial (November, 2016 - Present); Business Development Officer, Anderson Group International (January, 2016 - August,2016); Principal, Aiello Financial and Insurance (September, 2010 - January, 2016). Education: Keller graduate School of DeVry University, Master of Public Administration and Master of Business Administration, Management & Accounting (2007 - 2012). Activities and Societies: Also hold a BS from California State University, Chico in business Administration, Management, with minors in Economics and Sociology. Graduate from De La Sale High School (Concord, CA). https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-aiello-a1a61629/

David Kyrk was hired as Managing Director, Rainstar Capital Group, Grand Rapids, Michigan. He is located in Stamford, Connecticut. Previously he was Principal, Lord and King Associates (January, 1987 - Present). Education: Le Tourneau College (1974 - 1977). https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-kyrk-74414665/

Veronica Lubczenko was hired as Director, Risk Management, joining the Asset-Based Lending Team of White Oak Commercial Finance, LLC (WOCF), New York, New York. Previously she was at HSBC, joining the firm April, 212 as Relationship Manager, Asset Based Lending; promote Marcy, 2014, Wholesale Market & Risk Credit Approval Officer. Prior, she was Senior Vice President, Special Assets, Textron Financial Corporation (September, 2009 - April, 2012); Senior Vice President, Asset Recovery Group (2008 - September, 2009); Analyst, Cerberus Capital Management (2003 - 2004). He started at GE Commercial Finance, 1999; promoted to Vice-President). Education: The Wharton School, MBA, finance and Real Estate (1997 - 1999). New York Institute of Technology, BS, Architecture (1983 - 1990).
https://www.linkedin.com/in/veronica-lubczenko-2bb1b9b/

Cassie Monroe was hired as Senior Funding Services, Canadian Payment Services, New York, New York. She is based in Brooklyn, New York. Previously, she was Senior Relationship Manager, Fundrock Capital (June, 2017 - September, 2017); Executive Funding Specialist, Small Business Capital Solutions (May, 2106 - June, 2017); Account Manager, 3JM (June, 2015 - April, 2016). Education: Northhampton Communicate College. Associate of Arts (AA), Business Administration and Management, General. Luzerne County Community College, Business Management. Northhampton Community College. Hotel, Motel, and Restaurant Management.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/cassie-monroe-b61384126/

Tami Pabon-Diaz was promoted to Head of QA and Titling, Currency Capital. She is located in Statham, New Hampshire. She joined the firm July, 20017 as Title Specialist. Previously, she was at Direct Capital Corporation, starting as Customer Service Representative in November, 2008; promoted to Funding Manager, May, 2011; promoted, April, 2012 as Titling Specialist. Prior, she was Automotive Logistics, US Army Reserves (February, 2005 - May, 2008). Education: The Salter School-Tewksbury Campus, Medical/Clinical Assistant (2007 - 2008). Methuen High School. Activities and societies: Army JROTC.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/tami-pabon-diaz-149ba337/

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Leasing/Finance/Loan Conferences
Updated Information/Exhibitors

October 17, 2017 - October 19, 2017
2017 56th Annual Convention
Gaylord Resort & Convention Center
Orlando, Florida

Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center, a Marriott Hotel

Conference Co-Founder Kris D. Roglieri, CEO of several companies including finance, training, and marketing, said, "This is ou third year. At this time, there are over 700 attendees and over 120 lenders will be there. Also, Joe Bonanno, CLFP, a leading attorney, will be speaking about the importance of diversification of product lines for today's broker."

What makes this conference difference are funders and brokers who normally do not attend conferences, but come from all parts of the United States. This is not just for members of one group, but open to all, many who do not belong to finance and leasing associations, including specialists with specific followings in business loans, equipment finance and leasing, merchant advance, working capital and other commercial financial transactions.

For more information, please go here: http://www.naclb.org/

October 22, 2017 - October 24, 2017
2017 56th Annual Convention
Orlando, Florida

You can't afford to miss the 56th ELFA Annual Convention, Oct. 22-24 at the JW Marriott Orlando. Over 950 industry professionals have registered to attend. As the largest annual gathering of industry professionals, it’s your best opportunity to see longtime colleagues, meet new ones, gather important information for your business and just have fun! Fifteen timely sessions have been included on the agenda. Topics are wide ranging, which should provide something of interest to everyone. The Convention is also host to 25 companies who will be exhibiting this year. More are expected to participate.

Registration and substitutions can are available on-site at the event.

October 22, 2017 - October, 26, 2017
The Palazzo and Sands Convention Center
Venetian Hotel & Casino
Las Vegas, Nevada

Speakers and More Information
https://10times.com/money/speakers

“Positioning Today’s Lessors for Tomorrow” in Dubai,
United Arab Emirates / October 30 – 31, 2017

Amembal & Halladay is pleased to announce that our Management Symposium, “Positioning Today’s Lessors for Tomorrow”, will be held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates from October 30th – 31st of 2017.

Critical operational factors such as funding, improving profitability, identifying vulnerabilities and assessing the company’s financial health are explored in depth. The speakers, including leasing company executives, will provide insights into successfully shepherding the leasing company into the future.

All members of management will greatly benefit from attending this symposium, including CEOs, CFOs, COOs, middle managers, and those being groomed for management positions.

Contact Kelly Farnham for more information and to register:
kelly@amembalandhalladay.com

8:00AM - 6:00PM EST

Tickets
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fintech-world-summit-2017-the-evolution-of-finance-tickets-34997256737#tickets

For More Information, please go here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fintech-world-summit-2017-the-evolution-of-finance-tickets-34997256737?aff=es2

November 7, 2017
The Regency Ballroom
1300 Van Ness Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94109

Information:
https://www.empirefintechconference.com/pages/sf2017

Asia Pacific Leasing Summit 2017
November 8-10, 2017
Sheraton Hong Kong Hotel & Towers

Information
http://www.duxes-events.com/leaseap/

Western Regional Meeting
November 17 - 18, 2017
Doubletree by Hilton - Anaheim
Anaheim, California

Presentation Proposal for November 17 - 18, Orange, California
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/REGIONALSESSSION

General Information
https://www.naelb.org/events/event-description?Calendar
EventKey=c32837eb-8b8a-49ae-a908-c0b1d8557d6e&Home=%2fhome

Exhibitors to Date

360 Equipment Finance
4 Hour Funding
BlackRiver Business Capital
BSB Leasing
Channel Partners Capital
Cobra Capital
Dakota Financial, LLC
CLFP Foundation
Financial Pacific Leasing, Inc.
First Federal Leasing
Global Financial & Leasing Services
Hanmi Bank
InstaCOVER
Navitas Credit Corp
NCMIC
Orange Commercial Credit
Paradigm Equipment Finance, Inc.
Pawnee Leasing Corporation
Quality Leasing Co., Inc.
Quiktrak, Inc.
RapidAdvance
TEAM Funding Solutions
Tetra Financial Group
VFI Corporate Finance

4th Middle East Leasing Summit
December 4 -7
Jumeirah Creekside Hotel, Dubai

Information
http://www.duxes-events.com/leaseme

Academy for Lease & Finance Professionals
Full Up This Year, Planning Now for First Quarter

The remaining two Certified Lease and Finance Professional Foundation classes to become a CLFP are sold out for this year.

Reid Raykovich, CLFP, Executive Director is working on confirming dates for Academies with the next couple of weeks for next year. She believes three will be held the first quarter: Southern California, Kansas City and possibly Boston.

At this time there are at least 30 to take the test this year. There are 482 current members. It means there is the strong possibility the membership will break 500 members this year.

CLFP also has a mentor program
http://www.clfpfoundation.org/mentors.php

For more information, please contact:
Reid Raykovich, CLFP
Executive Director - CLFP Foundation
Reid@clfpfoundation.org

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Fernando's View
By Fernando F. Croce

A highly anticipated sci-fi sequel (“Blade Runner 2049”) and a vibrant miniature (“The Florida Project”) come to theaters, while DVD releases offer breathless chases (“Baby Driver”), evocative drama (“Certain Women”), and a master’s Shakespeare adaptation (“Othello”).

In theaters:

Blade Runner 2049 (Warner Bros.): One of the most influential science-fiction films ever gets its much-anticipated sequel with this moody and visually stunning entry from Canadian director Dennis Villeneuve (“Arrival”). Set in a slick futuristic society where androids live side by side with humans, the plot follows Los Angeles officer K (Ryan Gosling), who, as a blade runner, is tasked with tracking down older robots. His latest mission uncovers a secret that leads him to former blade runner Rick (Harrison Ford, reprising his iconic role from the 1982 original), who had disappeared years ago. What follows is a welter of intrigue that goes away the way to a powerful manufacturer (Jared Leto). While it lacks the tantalizing mysteries of Ridley Scott’s classic, Villeneuve’s film has a cerebral grandeur of its own.

The Florida Project (A24): Director Sean Baker follows his acclaimed indie hit “Tangerine” with another luminously raucous look at people on the margins of society. Set in a small-time, seamy motel in the shadows of Disney World, the story follows the escapades of six-year-old Moonee (Brooklyn Prince) and her volatile mother Halley (Bria Vinai). Over the course of a muggy summer, the carefree pair live from week to week, scraping together money while running into put-upon manager Bobby (Willem Dafoe, in a gruff and warm performance). Though surrounded by poverty and strife, the young protagonist manages to find colorful fun and mischief all around. But how long will it be before reality intrudes into the illusions of childhood? Vibrant and poignant, the film is a humanistic marvel.

Netflix Tip: A regular in the films of such art-house masters as Robert Bresson, Jean-Luc Godard and Pier Paolo Pasolini, German-born actress and writer Anne Wiazemsky (1947-2017) was synonymous with deeply difficult and beautiful cinema. So check out Netflix for her best films, which include “Au Hasard Balthazar” (1966), “La Chinoise” (1967), “Weekend” (1967) and “Teorema” (1968).

On DVD:

Baby Driver (Sony): Two wildly different genres, the musical and the action film, effervescently mix in the breathless new film from director Edgar Wright (“Shaun of the Dead”). The eponymous Baby (Ansel Elgort) is a young getaway driver who, left with a ringing in his ear since a childhood accident, plugs into a wide-ranging collection of songs in the midst of daring chases. Under the control of a crime boss named Doc (Kevin Spacey), Baby sees a chance to change his life when Deborah (Lily James), a comely waitress, enters the picture. But with capers and hoods gettng more vicious by the minute, can the two lovebirds escape before it’s too late? Crafted with kinetic driving sequences and romantic musical numbers, Wright’s colorful crowd-pleaser plays like a cinematic jukebox on wheels.

Certain Women (Criterion): After years of gritty and somber sleepers, indie filmmaker Kelly Reichardt (“Meek’s Cutoff”) may finally score a crossover hit with mainstream audiences with this subtle, poignant trilogy of studies about people on the margins of society. In the first, a Montana lawyer (Laura Dern) must deal with a disgruntled client whose latest run with trouble finally pushes him over the edge. In the second, a married couple (Michelle Williams, James Le Gros) grapple with moral quandaries as they try to relieve an elderly man from his property. And in the third story, a lonely ranch hand (Lily Gladstone) faces complicated feelings as she meets a young lawyer (Kirsten Stewart) at a community college class. Giving each character respectful attention while weaving them together into a mosaic, Reichardt fuses minimalistic style with overwhelming emotions.

Othello (Criterion): Though heralded early after his feature debut with “Citizen Kane,” cinematic genius Orson Welles spent most of his career struggling to finance his projects, leaping from studio to studio as well as from continent to continent. So it goes with his striking 1951 screen adaptation of “Othello,” which he shot in Italy and Morocco with evocative sets that belied his low budget. Welles himself plays the eponymous protagonist, Shakespeare’s Moorish general whose planned marriage to Desdemona (Suzanne Cloutier) stirs intrigue in medieval Venice. Above all, there’s the venomous Iago (Micheal MacLiammoir), who sets out to poison their relationship with suspicion. Proudly wearing his production’s rough edges, Welles’ film fuses the Bard’s words with his own unique visual virtuosity. The visceral results are not to be missed.

News Briefs----

IMF cuts forecast for US economy
2.2% 2017/2.3% 2018
http://www.mercurynews.com/2017/10/10/imf-cuts-forecast-for-us-economy/

Mayor Rahm Emanuel Cuts Ribbon for 160% APR Online Lender
By Sean Murray, deBanked
http://debanked.com/2017/10/mayor-rahm-emanuel-cuts-ribbon-for-160-apr-online-lender/

VCs raise less cash to fund Silicon Valley’s next big thing
Some experts say the slowdown is good
http://www.mercurynews.com/2017/10/09/vcs-raise-less-cash-fund-silicon-valleys-next-big-thing/

Bill.com is the latest FinTech heavyweight,
with a $742.8 million valuation and big-name backers
http://www.businessinsider.com/billcom-gets-743-million-dollar-valuation-and-big-name-backers-2017-10

Blockchain company Ripple says it has $15bn war chest
California Based Company
https://www.ft.com/content/8dcd3fa4-adbb-11e7-beba-5521c713abf4

Puerto Rico economy at ‘a near standstill’
as businesses wither, wait for power
http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-biz-puerto-rico-maria-business-20171011-story.html

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You May Have Missed---

Renaud Laplanche reveals FinTech predictions
ex-Lending Club chief is back with a new firm & some bullish predictions
http://www.altfi.com/article/3599_renaud_laplanche_reveals_fintech_predictions

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Baseball Poem

BABE RUTH’S CURSE I
by Joe Pickering, Jr.

OUR RED SOX NOW LEAD BY A COUNTRY MILE
STILL FEAR GRIPS OUR HEARTS THE CROWD WEARS NO SMILE
BABE’S CURSE IS WITH US ALL CLOUDS GROW DARK
IT’S WORLD SERIES TIME AT OLD FENWAY PARK

THAT’S NOT DISTANT THUNDER I HEAR FROM THE SKY
BUT MISTER BABE RUTH STEPPING DOWN FROM ON HIGH
BABE’S COMING TO PLAY WITH HIS BAT AND HIS BALL
TO MAKE SURE WE DON’T WIN THE SERIES THIS FALL
CHORUS
HEY MISTER BABE PLEASE GIVE US A BREAK
HOW MUCH MORE CAN THE RED SOX FANS TAKE
IN THE ANNALS OF BASEBALL NONE CAN BE WORSE
THAN THE TERRIBLE TALE OF BABE RUTH’S CURSE

IN THE SERIES OF ’18 BASE STRODE TO THE MOUND
AND PROCEEDED TO MOW THE CHICAGO CUBS DOWN
BUT THAT’S THE LAST SERIES THE SOX EVER WON
SOON BABE RUTH WAS TRADED, THE DIRTY DEED DONE

THE BABE GRABBED THE TRAIN AND LEFT SAD OLD BEANTOWN
TO BUILD UP THE YANKEES AND TEAR THE SOX DOWN
ALL THE FANS AGREE, THE TRADE WAS A SIN
BUT IT WASN’T OUR FAULT BABE SO PLEASE LET US WIN!!

The Curse of the Bambino
http://www.baseballhistorian.com/html/babe_curse.htm

Reverse the Curse
http://www.yankeessuck.com/reversethecurse/

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Sports Briefs----

Who’s at fault for 49ers’ mess?
They should look in mirror
http://www.pressdemocrat.com/sports/7515469-181/grant-cohn-whos-at-fault

Adrian Peterson has prayers answered
in trade to Arizona Cardinals
https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/cardinals/2017/10/11/adrian-peterson-arizona-cardinals-trade-peterson-jersey/755141001/

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California Nuts Briefs---

Sacramento’s police force is one of the nation’s
Live Fire Updates from Santa Rosa, California
The Press Democrat
http://www.pressdemocrat.com/news/7514195-181/calistoga-evacuations-ordered-sonoma-county?artslide=0

http://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/Live-updates-Gusts-expected-to-fuel-Wine-Country-12269146.php

Support from Giant Water District Boosts
Chances of Bay Delta Tunnels
https://www.courthousenews.com/support-giant-water-district-boosts-chances-bay-delta-tunnels/

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“Gimme that Wine”

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EJnQoi8DSE8

List of wineries damaged or destroyed in the Wine Country fires
http://www.eastbaytimes.com/2017/10/11/list-of-wineries-damaged-or-destroyed-in-the-wine-country-fires/

Wineries Consider Next Steps Amid Flames
https://www.winesandvines.com/news/article/190596/Wineries-Consider-Next-Steps-Amid-Flames

Napa Valley Open and Closed during Wildfires
Better Double-check Before you Go
https://www.visitnapavalley.com/emergency/
https://sf.eater.com/2017/10/10/16451014/northern-california-wine-country-fires-affected-restaurants-wineries-businesses

Wine Prices by vintage
http://www.winezap.com
http://www.wine-searcher.com/

US/International Wine Events
http://www.localwineevents.com/

Leasing News Wine & Spirits Page
http://two.leasingnews.org/Recommendations/wnensprts.htm

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This Day in History

     1492 – Believing he had reached the Indies, Christopher Columbus’ expedition arrived in the Bahamas. Columbus was not the first European explorer to reach the Americas, having been preceded by the Viking expedition led by Leif Erikson in the 11th century, but his voyages led to the first lasting European contact with the Americas, inaugurating a period of exploration, conquest, and colonization that lasted several centuries. These voyages thus had an enormous effect on the historical development of the modern Western world. He spearheaded the transatlantic slave trade and has been accused by several historians of initiating the genocide of the Hispaniola natives. Columbus himself saw his accomplishments primarily in the light of spreading the Christian religion. Columbus never admitted that he had reached a continent previously unknown to Europeans, rather than the East Indies for which he had set course. He called the inhabitants of the lands that he visited indios (Spanish for "Indians"). His strained relationship with the Spanish crown and its appointed colonial administrators in America led to his arrest and dismissal as governor of the settlements on the island of Hispaniola in 1500, and later to protracted litigation over the benefits that he and his heirs claimed were owed to them by the crown.
    1692 – The Salem Witch Trials are ended by a letter from Massachusetts Governor Sir William Phips.
    1710 - Birthday of Jonathan Trumbull (d. 1785) at Lebanon, CT. American patriot, counselor and friend of George Washington, governor of Connecticut Colony.
    1773 – The first insane asylum in the American Colonies, known as Eastern State Hospital, opened, in Williamsburg, VA.
    1792 – The first celebration of Columbus Day was held, in NYC.
    1802 - The first West Point graduates were Joseph Gardner Swift of Massachusetts and Simon Magruder Levy of Maryland, also the first graduate of the Jewish religion. They graduated as second lieutenants. They were the only students to graduate of the original class of 10, which consisted of 5 men from Massachusetts, and 1 each from Connecticut, Maryland, Missouri, New York and Virginia. Levy resigned from the army in 1805 because he contracted the measles, quite serious in its day. Swift was brevetted a brigadier general on November 11, 1813 for his heroism in the battle at Chrysler's Field in Upper Canada. On February 19, 1814, he was promoted to brigadier general for her meritorious service in the defense of New York in the War of 1812. He became head of the Military Academy in 1816 and retired from the Army in 1818. He died in 1865.
    1843 - The B'Nai B'rith (Sons of the Covenant) was founded in New York City by Henry Jones and 11 others.
    1854 - Lincoln University of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania was chartered in April 1854 as Ashmun Institute. Since its inception, Lincoln has attracted an interracial and international enrollment from the surrounding community, region, and around the world. Its alumni include: Langston Hughes, '29, world-acclaimed poet; Thurgood Marshall, '30, first African-American Justice of the US Supreme Court;
    1882 - The first hotel to install electric lights was the Prospect House, Blue Mountain Lake, NY. In 1881, the electricity was installed, but the lights were not entirely dependable. In 1882, the Duke of Beranga and his party arrived after dark to celebrate Columbus Day. As they were shown to their rooms the lights went out, but after a slight delay the lights went on again. History records this event and states the name of the hotel was later changed to the Eutowana.
    1892 – Commemorating the 400th anniversary of Columbus’ discovery of America, the Pledge of Allegiance was first recited by students in many US public schools. Originally composed by Rear Adm. George Balch in 1887, later revised by Francis Bellamy in 1892, it was formally adopted by Congress as the pledge in 1942. The official name of The Pledge of Allegiance was adopted in 1945. The last change in language came on Flag Day 1954 when the words "under God" were added.
    1901 – President Theodore Roosevelt officially change the name of the Executive Mansion to The White House.
    1911 - Birthday of Ann Petry (d. 1997), Old Saybrook, CT. U.S. journalist and novelist. She is best known work for “The Street,” a novel about a Harlem mother surrounded by inescapable violence and limitations.
    1914 - Annette Abbott Adams became the first female U.S. federal prosecutor when she was sworn in an Attorney General in California.
http://www.law.stanford.edu/library/wlhbp/papers/aaahtml.html#lifetime
    1918 - HERIOT, JAMES D., Medal of Honor
Rank and organization: Corporal, U.S. Army, Company I, 118th Infantry, 30th Division. Place and date: At Vaux-Andigny, France, 12 October 1918. Entered service at: Providence, S.C. Birth: Providence, S.C. G.O. No.: 13, W.D., 1919. Citation: Cpl. Heriot, with 4 other soldiers, organized a combat group and attacked an enemy machine-gun nest which had been inflicting heavy casualties on his company. In the advance 2 of his men were killed, and because of the heavy fire from all sides the remaining 2 sought shelter. Unmindful of the hazard attached to his mission, Cpl. Heriot, with fixed bayonet, alone charged the machinegun, making his way through the fire for a distance of 30 yards and forcing the enemy to surrender. During this exploit he received several wounds in the arm, and later in the same day, while charging another nest, he was killed.
    1918 - WOODFILL, SAMUEL, Medal of Honor
Rank and organization: First Lieutenant, U.S. Army, 60th Infantry, 5th Division. Place and date: At Cunel, France, 12 October 1918. Entered service at: Bryantsburg, Ind. Birth: Jefferson County, Ind. G.O. No.: 16, W.D., 1919. Citation: While he was leading his company against the enemy, his line came under heavy machinegun fire, which threatened to hold up the advance. Followed by 2 soldiers at 25 yards, this officer went out ahead of his first line toward a machinegun nest and worked his way around its flank, leaving the 2 soldiers in front. When he got within 10 yards of the gun it ceased firing, and 4 of the enemy appeared, 3 of whom were shot by 1st Lt. Woodfill. The fourth, an officer, rushed at 1st Lt. Woodfill, who attempted to club the officer with his rifle. After a hand-to-hand struggle, 1st Lt. Woodfill killed the officer with his pistol. His company thereupon continued to advance, until shortly afterwards another machinegun nest was encountered. Calling on his men to follow, 1st Lt. Woodfill rushed ahead of his line in the face of heavy fire from the nest, and when several of the enemy appeared above the nest he shot them, capturing 3 other members of the crew and silencing the gun. A few minutes later this officer for the third time demonstrated conspicuous daring by charging another machinegun position, killing 5 men in one machinegun pit with his rifle. He then drew his revolver and started to jump into the pit, when 2 other gunners only a few yards away turned their gun on him. Failing to kill them with his revolver, he grabbed a pick lying nearby and killed both of them. Inspired by the exceptional courage displayed by this officer, his men pressed on to their objective under severe shell and machinegun fire.
    1918 - Forest fires ravaged parts of Minnesota from the Duluth area northeastward, claiming the lives of 600 persons. Smoke with a smell of burnt wood spread to Albany, NY and Washington, D.C. in 24 hours. Smoke was noted at Charleston, SC on the 14th, and by the 15th was reported in northeastern Texas.
    1920 - Construction of the Holland Tunnel got underway. The tunnel would provide a direct link between Twelfth Street in Jersey City, NJ and Canal Street in New York City. The tunnel has two tubes more than 8,000 feet (2,400 meters) long. It opened to traffic on November 13, 1927. Oh, and one more thing: The Holland Tunnel was named for Clifford Milburn Holland (1883-1924), the civil engineer who died while directing the tunnel's construction.
    1922 – Col. Jacob Ruppert agreed to buy-out his partner Col. Tillinghast L'Hommedieu Huston, thereby gaining full control of the New York Yankees.
    1923 - In front of the largest crowd in baseball history, 62,430 fans are on hand to see Casey Stengel hit his second home run of the Series. The round-tripper proves to be the difference as Giants hurler Art Neff outduels Sam Jones and the Bronx Bombers in Game 3 of the Fall Classic, 1-0.
    1930 – Among several rule changes, the Rules Committee of Major League Baseball abolished the sacrifice rule and the rule awarding a home runs when the ball bounces into the stands. "Bounce homers" will now be doubles. This had already been in effect in the American league but not the National League.
    1932 - Comedian, social activist, social critic, writer Dick Gregory, born Richard Claxton Gregory, in St. Louis, Missouri. Dick Gregory's first TV appearance was on the “Tonight Show” with Jack Paar. He soon began appearing nationally and on television and his 1964 autobiography, "Nigger," has sold ten million copies. At the same time, he became more involved in struggles for civil rights, activism against the Vietnam War, economic reform, anti-drug issues, conspiracy theories, and become more political than a stand-up comedian.
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    1933 – Reeling from the impact of the Great Depression on attendance and his finances, Philadelphia Athletics owner Connie Mack continued the sell-off of major stars of the team, even after winning back-to-back World Series. First to go was Lefty Grove, the A’s top winner in each of the past five seasons, along with Max bishop and George Walberg. Then catcher Mickey Cochrane and George Earnshaw in what is known in Philadelphia as Black Tuesday.
    1935 – Italian tenor Luciano Pavarotti (d. 2007) was born in Modeno, Italy. An operatic tenor who also crossed over into popular music, he eventually became one of the most commercially successful tenors of all time. He made numerous recordings of complete operas and individual arias, gaining worldwide fame for the quality of his tone, and eventually established himself as one of the finest tenors of the 20th century.
    1937 - The longest-running detective show on radio debuted. "Mr. Keen, Tracer of Lost Persons" lasted until 1955. Three different actors played the title role, Bennett Kilpack was Mr. Keen the longest, and Arthur Hughes saw the final show.
    1939 - Pianist Mary Lou Williams records “Little Joe from Chicago.”
    1942 - SCOTT, NORMAN, Medal of Honor
Rank and organization: Rear Admiral, U.S. Navy. Born: 10 August 1889, Indianapolis, Ind. Appointed from: Indiana. Citation: For extraordinary heroism and conspicuous intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty during action against enemy Japanese forces off Savo Island on the night of 11-12 October and again on the night of 12-13 November 1942. In the earlier action, intercepting a Japanese Task Force intent upon storming our island positions and landing reinforcements at Guadalcanal, Rear Adm. Scott, with courageous skill and superb coordination of the units under his command, destroyed 8 hostile vessels and put the others to flight. Again challenged, a month later, by the return of a stubborn and persistent foe, he led his force into a desperate battle against tremendous odds, directing close-range operations against the invading enemy until he himself was killed in the furious bombardment by their superior firepower. On each of these occasions his dauntless initiative, inspiring leadership and judicious foresight in a crisis of grave responsibility contributed decisively to the rout of a powerful invasion fleet and to the consequent frustration of a formidable Japanese offensive. He gallantly gave his life in the service of his country.
    1942 - WEST, ERNEST E., Medal of Honor
Rank and organization: Private First Class, U.S. Army, Company L, 14th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division. Place and date: Near Sataeri, Korea, 12 October 1952. Entered service at: Wurtland Ky. Born: 2 September 1931, Russell, Ky. G.O. No.: 7, 29 January i954. Citation: Pfc. West distinguished himself by conspicuous gallantry above and beyond the call of duty in action against the enemy. He voluntarily accompanied a contingent to locate and destroy a reported enemy outpost. Nearing the objective, the patrol was ambushed and suffered numerous casualties. Observing his wounded leader lying in an exposed position, Pfc. West ordered the troops to withdraw, then braved intense fire to reach and assist him. While attempting evacuation, he was attacked by 3 hostile soldiers employing grenades and small-arms fire. Quickly shifting his body to shelter the officer, he killed the assailants with his rifle, then carried the helpless man to safety. He was critically wounded and lost an eye in this action. but courageously returned through withering fire and bursting shells to assist the wounded. While evacuating 2 comrades, he closed with and killed 3 more of the foe. Pfc. West's indomitable spirit, consummate valor, and intrepid actions inspired all who observed him, reflect the highest credit on himself, and uphold the honored traditions of the military service.
    1944 - Frank Sinatra made his triumphant return to the famed Paramount Theatre in Times Square (he had played there for eight weeks starting on December 30, 1942). In what was called the 'Columbus Day Riot,' 25,000 teenagers, mostly young women, blocked the streets, screaming and swooning for Frankie. Sinatra later explained, "It was the war years, and there was a great loneliness. And I was the boy in every corner drug store ... who'd gone off, drafted to the war. That was all."
    1944 - Top Hits
“I'll Walk Alone” - Dinah Shore
“Is You Is or is You Ain't” - Bing Crosby & The Andrews Sisters
“Together” - Helen Forrest & Dick Haymes
“Smoke on the Water” - Red Foley
    1944 - PENDLETON, JACK J., Medal of Honor
Rank and organization: Staff Sergeant, U.S. Army, Company I, 120th Infantry, 30th Infantry Division. Place and date: Bardenberg, Germany, 12 October 1944. Entered service at: Yakima, Wash. Birth: Sentinel Butte, N. Dak. G.O. No.: 24, 6 April 1945. Citation: For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty on 12 October 1944. When Company I was advancing on the town of Bardenberg, Germany, they reached a point approximately two-thirds of the distance through the town when they were pinned down by fire from a nest of enemy machineguns. This enemy strong point was protected by a lone machinegun strategically placed at an intersection and firing down a street which offered little or no cover or concealment for the advancing troops. The elimination of this protecting machinegun was imperative in order that the stronger position it protected could be neutralized. After repeated and unsuccessful attempts had been made to knock out this position, S/Sgt. Pendleton volunteered to lead his squad in an attempt to neutralize this strongpoint. S/Sgt. Pendleton started his squad slowly forward, crawling about 10 yards in front of his men in the advance toward the enemy gun. After advancing approximately 130 yards under the withering fire, S/Sgt. Pendleton was seriously wounded in the leg by a burst from the gun he was assaulting. Disregarding his grievous wound, he ordered his men to remain where they were, and with a supply of hand grenades he slowly and painfully worked his way forward alone. With no hope of surviving the veritable hail of machinegun fire which he deliberately drew onto himself, he succeeded in advancing to within 10 yards of the enemy position when he was instantly killed by a burst from the enemy gun. By deliberately diverting the attention of the enemy machine gunners upon himself, a second squad was able to advance, undetected, and with the help of S/Sgt. Pendleton's squad, neutralized the lone machinegun, while another platoon of his company advanced up the intersecting street and knocked out the machinegun nest which the first gun had been covering. S/Sgt. Pendleton's sacrifice enabled the entire company to continue the advance and complete their mission at a critical phase of the action.
    1945 – Desmond Doss became the first conscientious objector to be awarded the Medal of Honor. He served as a combat medic with an infantry company in World War II. He distinguished himself in the Battle of Okinawa for actions above and beyond the call of duty, aiding wounded soldiers under fire. He saved the lives of 75 wounded infantrymen atop the area known by the 96th Division as the Maeda Escarpment or Hacksaw Ridge. Doss was wounded four times in Okinawa and was evacuated on May 21, 1945. He is also the only conscientious objector to receive the medal during World War II.
    1950 - Verve Records cuts “Getz Meets Mulligan” in HiFi.
    1950 - The Kefauver Crime Commission convened in New York to investigate interstate organized crime. TV was there the following year, showing Frank Costello's hands for a long, long time on screen. Mr. Costello told Senator Estes Kefauver's committee that he would refuse to testify on TV if his face was shown. So, viewers were shown his hands instead.
    1950 - "The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show" premiered. The comedic husband and wife duo of George Burns and Gracie Allen starred as themselves in this comedy series in which Burns was the straight man and Allen was known for her "ditziness." The show employed the technique of speaking directly to the camera ("breaking the fourth wall"); Burns often commented on the plot, told jokes or tried to make sense of Allen's actions and statements. Also on the show were their real-life son, Ronnie Burns, Hal March, John Brown (until blacklisted by McCarthyites in the "red scare"), Fred Clark, Larry Keating, Bill Goodwin and Harry von Zell. The show was done live for the first two seasons and included vaudeville scenes at the end of each episode.
    1952 - Top Hits
“You Belong to Me” - Jo Stafford
“Wish You Were Here” - Eddie Fisher
“Jambalaya (On the Bayou)” - Jo Stafford
“Jambalaya (On the Bayou)” - Hank Williams
    1953 - "The Bob Hope Show” premiered on TV. This was a monthly television show and sometimes every other week. During the first season, he hosted "The Colgate Comedy Hour," and during the later seasons his show was seen replacing and then alternating with Milton Berle (and in 1955-56 with Martha Raye and Dinah Shore). Leo Robin and Ralph Rainger wrote Hope's trademark show-closing song, "Thanks for the Memory.”
    1954 - Although a group comes forward to keep the team in Philadelphia, the American League owners approve the sale of the A's to Arnold Johnson, a Chicago business man, who will shift the team to Kansas City next season. The last minute-deal to keep the franchise in the 'City of Brotherly Love' includes future owner, Charlie O. Finley, who will buy the team after it goes to KC and then will move it to Oakland in 1968.
    1955 - The Chrysler Corporation introduces high fidelity record players for their 1956 line-up of cars. The unit measured about four inches high and less than a foot wide and mounted under the instrument panel. The seven inch discs spun at 16 2/3 rpm and required almost three times the number of grooves per inch as an LP. A set of 35 classical recordings were available that provided between 45 and 60 minutes of uninterrupted music. The players would be discontinued in 1961.
    1956 - A motion picture called “Don't Knock the Rock,” featuring Little Richard and Bill Haley and His Comets, opens in US theatres. The movie tells the story of a disc jockey, Alan Freed, who tries to prove to teenagers' parents that Rock 'n' Roll is harmless and won't turn their kids into juvenile delinquents.
    1960 - Top Hits
“Mr. Custer” - Larry Verne
“Chain Gang” - Sam Cooke
“Save the Last Dance for Me” - The Drifters
“Alabam” - Cowboy Copas
    1961 - The first video memoirs to be created by a United States president were made when CBS showed a three-hour discussion with former President Dwight D. Eisenhower. Reportedly, 11 hours of film were taken, but were later edited down to the final print. Walter Cronkite was the interviewer.
    1962 - The "Columbus Day Big Blow" occurred in the Pacific Northwest. It was probably the most damaging windstorm of record west of the Cascade Mountains. Winds reached hurricane force, with gusts above 100 mph. More than 3.5 billion board feet of timber were blown down, and communications were severely disrupted due to downed power lines. The storm claimed 48 lives, and caused $210 million damage.
    1963 - In the first and final Hispanic American Major League all-star game‚ the National League beats their AL rivals, 5-2. With future Hall of Famers Roberto Clemente‚ Orlando Cepeda‚ Juan Marichal, and Luis Aparicio looking on‚ Twins first baseman Vic Power, a native of Puerto Rico, receives the award as the number-one Latin American player during a pregame ceremony at the Polo Grounds.
    1963 - "Sugar Shack" by Jimmy Gilmer and the Fireballs hit the top of the Billboard Hot 100. It would go on to be the best selling single of the year.
    1967 - The St. Louis Cardinals beat the Boston Red Sox, 4 games to 3 in the World Series. A few stats worth remembering: In 27 innings, Bob Gibson allowed three runs and 14 hits to notch St. Louis' eighth title. Although he and Boston's Jim Lonborg pitched spectacularly, the series tied the record for most pitchers used (20). St. Louis' Lou Brock collected 12 hits for a .414 average and a Series-record seven stolen bases. He also tied a Series mark with eight runs. Roger Maris batted .385, collecting ten hits. Julian Javier batted .360. Boston's Carl Yastrzemski batted .400 with three homers. Dalton Jones batted .389.
    1967 - PERKINS, WILLIAM THOMAS, JR., Medal of Honor
Rank and organization: Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps, Company C, 1st Battalion, 1st Marines, 1st Marine Division. Place and date: Quang Tri Province, Republic of Vietnam, 12 October 1967. Entered service at: San Francisco, Calif. Born: 10 August 1947, Rochester, N.Y. Citation: For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while serving as a combat photographer attached to Company C. During Operation MEDINA, a major reconnaissance in force southwest of Quang Tri, Company C made heavy combat contact with a numerically superior North Vietnamese Army force estimated at from 2 to 3 companies. The focal point of the intense fighting was a helicopter landing zone which was also serving as the Command Post of Company C. In the course of a strong hostile attack, an enemy grenade landed in the immediate area occupied by Cpl. Perkins and 3 other marines. Realizing the inherent danger, he shouted the warning, "Incoming Grenade" to his fellow marines, and in a valiant act of heroism, hurled himself upon the grenade absorbing the impact of the explosion with his body, thereby saving the lives of his comrades at the cost of his life. Through his exceptional courage and inspiring valor in the face of certain death, Cpl. Perkins reflected great credit upon himself and the Marine Corps and upheld the highest traditions of the U.S. Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.
    1968 - Top Hits
“Hey Jude” - The Beatles
“Fire” - The Crazy World of Arthur Brown
“Little Green Apples” - O.C. Smith
“Harper Valley P.T.A.” - Jeannie C. Riley
    1968 - "Cheap Thrills," the album by Big Brother and the Holding Company, started an eight-week run as number one in the U.S. It was the first and only album (for a major label) Janis Joplin made with Big Brother and the Holding Company. The album's tracks: "Combination of the Two," "I Need a Man to Love," "Summertime," "Piece of My Heart," "Turtle Blues," "Oh, Sweet Mary," "Ball and Chain."
    1968 - The games of the XIX Olympiad were opened in Mexico City by Mexican President Gustavo Diaz Ordaz. Norma Enriqueta Basilio de Sotelo became first woman to light the Olympic flame. The high-altitude (2,240 meters or 7,573 feet above sea level) and polluted air in Mexico City, put the athletes to a real test. Black Americans Tommie Smith and John Carlos gave the black power salute during the national anthem as a protest against racism in the U.S. They were expelled from the Olympic Village and thrown off the team by the USOC.
    1968 - In San Francisco, GI's and Vets marched for peace from Golden Gate Park to Civic Center.
  1970 - The musical “Jesus Christ Superstar,” already a huge stage hit in the UK and on LP, opens on Broadway at the Mark Hellinger Theatre. Some folks weren't pleased because of the controversial content of the musical. Before the show opened, some 2.5 million copies of the album were sold to the curious. The Tim Rice/Andrew Lloyd Weber collaboration would become a big hit. "Jesus Christ Superstar" would run on Broadway for 720 shows and spawn several hit songs, including "I Don't Know How to Love Him" (Helen Reddy) and the title song, "Jesus Christ Superstar" (Murray Head).
    1971 - It was a blessing in disguise when Rick Nelson played the seventh annual Rock 'n' Roll Revival Show in New York. He thought he was being booed for not playing his old hits and came away with the inspiration to write what would be his last Top Ten hit, "Garden Party," which would climb to number six in 1972. It was later revealed that the crowd was booing some trouble makers who had started a fight and were being escorted out of the building. “…if you gotta play a garden party, I wish you a lotta luck…if memories are all I sing, I’d rather drive a truck…”
    1972 – The movie “Lady Sings The Blues,” a musical biopic of singer Billie Holiday that launches the movie career of star Diana Ross, opens in New York.
    1973 - Elton John is awarded a Gold record for his two disc set, "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road", his third straight number one album.
    1974 - Olivia Newton-John's LP “If You Love Me, Let Me Know,” hits #1
    1976 - Top Hits
“A Fifth of Beethoven” - Walter Murphy & The Big Apple Band
“Lowdown” - Boz Scaggs
“Disco Duck” (Part 1) - Rick Dees & His Cast of Idiots
“The Games That Daddies Play” - Conway Twitty
    1977 - Debbie Boone's first single, "You Light Up My Life" reaches #1 on the Billboard Pop chart, where it will stay for 10 weeks. It would go on to win a Grammy Award for Best Song and 21-year-old Debbie is named Best New Artist. The record only made it to #48 in the UK. In the 1980s, she focused on Country music, resulting in the #1 hit, "Are You on the Road to Lovin' Me Again." She later recorded Christian music, which garnered her four Top 10 Contemporary Christian albums as well as two more Grammys. She is the daughter of early rock ‘n’ roller, Pat Boone.
    1979 - "Siskel & Ebert" première as "Sneak Previews" with film critics Gene Siskel and Roger Ebert, who originally got their start on public television in Chicago in 1975. In 1978, it went national on PBS. In 1981, the program moved to network TV and the name was changed to "At the Movies." After Siskel's death in 1999, rotating panel of critics joined Ebert and, in 2000, journalist Richard Roeper was named the permanent co-host. The title was then changed to "Ebert & Roeper and the Movies."
    1979 - After an All-American career at Indiana State, forward Larry Bird made his professional debut with the Boston Celtics. He scored 14 points and had five assists in 28 minutes and the Celtics beat the Houston Rockets, 114-108. Bird soon proved his ability to shoot, pass and rebound. He led the Celtics to 32 more victories than they had the previous season and won the league's Rookie of the Year Award.
    1981 - Barbara Mandrell walked away with the Country Music Association's Entertainer of the Year honor for the second year in a row.
    1983 - Genesis' self-titled LP became their third consecutive number one album in the UK. It included the single "Mama," the band's biggest commercial UK success, which reached #4, but was less popular in the US where it climbed to #73.
    1984 - Top Hits
“Let's Go Crazy” - Prince & The Revolution
“I Just Called to Say I Love You” - Stevie Wonder
“Hard Habit to Break” - Chicago
“Everyday” - The Oak Ridge Boys
    1986 - The California Angels are one strike away from the World Series, when Dave Henderson, who had earlier watched Bobby Grich's fly ball bounce over the center field fence off the heel of his glove giving California the lead, hits a two-run homer off of Donnie Moore to put the Red Sox ahead, 6-5. California will tie the game in the bottom of the frame, but Boston will prevail scoring the deciding run in the 11th inning on a Henderson sac fly.
    1991 - Mariah Carey breaks the Jackson 5's record of four straight number one hits when "Emotions" becomes the fifth of her first five singles to reach the top of the Billboard chart. In April, 2008, she would pass Elvis Presley's record when she achieved her 18th Billboard chart topper, second only to The Beatles 20.
    1992 - Washington wide receiver Art Monk becomes the NFL's all-time leading receiver when he makes his 820th career reception in a 34-3 victory over the Broncos.
    1996 - Though they've refused to release it on video for 27 years, largely due to dissatisfaction over their own performance, the Rolling Stones finally release their landmark 1968 all-star BBC television special, “The Rolling Stones' Rock And Roll Circus.”
    1997 - Singer/songwriter John Denver, piloting an experimental, amateur- built Long-EZ airplane, crashed into Monterey Bay, California. Witnesses said the plane, made of fiberglass with a single engine and two seats, was flying about at about 500 feet "when it just sort of dropped unexpectedly into the ocean. When it hit the water, it broke into numerous parts." Denver, age 53 and the only occupant of the plane, was killed.
    1999 - According to the United Nations, the population of the world reached six billion on this date. More than one-third of the world's people live in China and India. It wasn't until 1804 that the world's population reached one billion; now a billion people are added to the population about every 12 years.
    2000 - A US Navy destroyer, the USS Cole, refueling in Yemen suffered an enormous explosion in a terrorist attack. Initial reports had at least 6 sailors killed with 11 missing. The death toll was revised to 17.
    2003 - Thirty-five years after an anthem dispute, Jose Feliciano sings the Star-Spangled Banner at the Marlins' NLCS game against the Cubs at Pro Player Stadium. During Game 5 of the 1968 World Series played in Detroit, his nontraditional gospelized rendition of the song at Tiger Stadium caused such flap that some radio stations stopped playing the blind singer's records on the air.
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    2009 - The Chicago Cubs file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in Wilmington Delaware. The anticipated short-term move will allow the club's owner, the Tribune Company, to sell the team in an $845 million deal to the family of TD Ameritrade Holding Corp.’s founder, Joe Ricketts.
    2011 - The 'underwear bomber', Nigerian Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab, pleads guilty to attempting to blow up an airplane on Christmas, 2009.
    2011 - The U.S. has its deadliest foodborne illness outbreak in 25 years; the listeriosis outbreak totals 23 dead, with 116 affected.

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    1920 - Cleveland Indians
    1967 - St. Louis Cardinals

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