In preparation for the Sox Outing I thought we might all benefit on a refresher of some of the finer points of Baseball Spectating. (all info stolen from Wikipedia)
Corn HoleCornhole, Corn Toss, Bags, Bean Bag Toss, Soft Horseshoes, Indiana Horseshoes, Tailgate Toss, Sacks and Holes, Sack-Hole, or Baggo is a
game in which
players take turns pitching small
bags filled with
corn (or
sand or
beans) at a raised
platform with a hole in the far end. These platforms are usually
plywood, sometimes
plastic, and sometimes decorated. A corn bag in the hole scores 3 points, while one on the platform scores 1 point. Play continues until a player reaches the score of 21.
Hot DogA hot dog is a type of fully-cooked,
cured and/or
smoked moist
sausage of soft, even, texture and flavor. It is usually placed hot in a soft, sliced
Hot dog bun of approximately the same length as the sausage, and optionally garnished with
condiments and toppings. In the
United Kingdom and
Australia, hot dog refers more commonly to the combination of sausage and bun, with the sausage called a frankfurter.
A Chicago-style hot dog is a steamed or boiled
all-beef hot dog on a
poppy seed bun, which originated in the
U.S. city of
Chicago, Illinois. The hot dog is topped with
mustard,
onion, sweet pickle relish (usually neon green), a
dill pickle spear,
tomato slices or wedges,
sport peppers, and a dash of
celery salt; but never
ketchup.
BeerBeer is an
alcoholic beverage produced by
brewing and the
fermentation of
starches derived from
cereals. The most common cereal for beer brewing is
malted barley, although
wheat,
corn, and
rice are also widely used, usually in conjunction with barley. Most beer is flavoured with
hops, which add a slightly bitter taste and act as a natural
preservative.
White Sox FactsFounded: 1893, as the
Sioux City, Iowa franchise in the minor
Western League. Moved to
Saint Paul, Minnesota in 1895, then to Chicago in 1900 when that league was renamed the
American League, and which became a major league in 1901.
Formerly known as: Sioux City Cornhuskers, 1894. St. Paul Saints, 1895-1899. "White Sox".
Home ballpark:
U.S. Cellular Field, Chicago. (This park, originally known as "New Comiskey Park", was opened in 1991; the original
Comiskey Park was in use from mid-1910 to 1990. The original home field in Chicago was
South Side Park. The previous home field in St. Paul was
Lexington Park).
Uniform colors: Black, Silver, and White
Logo design: the letters "SOX", interlocked in Old English Script font
Current Team motto: Share The Passion. Show the Swagger.
2005 World Series Championship Season Motto: Grinder Rule No. 1, "Win or Die Trying"
Fight Song: "
Let's Go, Go-Go White Sox" by
Captain Stubby and the BuccaneersAll-time regular season record (through 2007): 8372 wins - 8182 losses - 101 ties - 3 no-decisions
Local Television:
CSN Chicago,
WGN,
WCIULocal Radio:
WSCR 670AM "The Score"
Mascot:
SouthpawTelevision Announcers:
Ken Harrelson,
Darrin JacksonRadio Announcers:
Ed Farmer,
Steve StoneRivals:
Detroit Tigers,
Chicago Cubs,
Minnesota Twins,
Cleveland IndiansSpring Training Facility:
Tucson Electric Park,
Tucson, ArizonaFight Song LyricsWhite Sox!
White Sox!
White Sox!
Go-Go White Sox!
Let's go, Go-Go White Sox
We're with you all the way!
You're always in there fighting,
And you do your best.
We're glad to have you out here in the Middle West.
We're gonna root-root-root-root White Sox.
And cheer you on to victory.
When we're in the stands,
We'll make those rafters ring;
All through the season,
You will hear us sing.
Let's go, Go-Go White Sox,
Chicago's proud of you!
White Sox!
White Sox!
Go-Go White Sox!
Root-Root-Root for the White Sox.
We'll cheer you on to victory.
When we're in the stands,
We'll make those rafters ring;
All through the season,
You will hear us sing.
Let's go, Go-Go White Sox,
Chicago's proud of you!
White Sox!
White Sox!
Go-Go White Sox!
Let's go, Go-Go White Sox!
Chicago is proud of you!
