Everyone seems to have an opinion on Barry Bonds, who Tuesday night took ownership of what might be the most significant career record in all of professional sports. Bonds slugged his 756th home run to move past Hank Aaron, who had jumped over Babe Ruth before hitting his final homer 31 summers ago.
While Hammerin’ Hank’s accomplishments were celebrated and applauded Bonds has achieved baseball immortality in a cloud of controversy over his alleged use of performance-enhancing substances. The 43-year old 7-time MVP has put up incredible numbers, most of them coming at a point when skills begin to decline. As his body grew so did speculation that Bonds was being helped by steroids and while there won’t be an asterisk next to his records, they are tainted by the court of public opinion.
Well the Yanks are coming and show no signs of letting up. Now 20-7 since the All-Star break they’ve have moved to within 5 games of first-place Boston in the American League East. It was not all that long ago that the Red Sox owned a 15-game lead in the division.
The Lakewood BlueClaws may be on the road but Saturday FirstEnergy Park will be home to an event with far greater impact than a baseball game. The BlueClaws will partner with the American Red Cross to host a blood drive on Saturday from 7am-2pm. Donors must be at least 17 years old, weigh over 110 pounds and be in general good health. Blood supplies are low during the summer months in the shore area so people are encouraged to donate. There will be refreshments and giveaways throughout the day and you can make an appointment by calling 1-800-GIVE-LIFE or going to the web site…www.pleasegiveblood.org.
Congratulations to the Lacey Lightning Travel Baseball Team, who recently took part in an “Around the Horn” competition in Cooperstown, New York and took 2nd place among 97 teams from around the country.
Jackson Liberty High School begins football practice today and there is certainly excitement as the program gets ready for its first season of varsity
games. More than 100 golfers took part in a fundraising event for the program Tuesday at Woodlake Country Club and I served as Master of Ceremonies for the dinner. Coach Tim Osborne’s Lions open the season on September 7th at home against Bridgeton and while they won’t have any seniors don’t be surprised if Liberty wins its share of games playing an independent schedule.
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