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Pilgrim's Progress Characters
by John Bunyan
Character List
The Narrator (John Bunyan)John Bunyan narrates this story as if he were seeing it in his dreams. The revelation of Christian's journey is something he wishes to share with community. He uses the first person throughout the text, though somewhat infrequently, and he often addresses the reader directly.
EvangelistThe Evangelist appears to instruct Christian how to rid himself of his burden. He tells Christian where to go and occasionally reappears to set Christian back on track or help him out of a tight spot during his journey. His name is directly derived from the Bible, since the writers of the gospel are referred to as the evangelists. The term comes from the Greek word for "good news." The Evangelist always comes with good news, for it is his message that leads Christian to salvation.
ChristianFormerly known as Graceless, or just 'Man', Christian is the protagonist of Bunyan's allegory. He is every man, and he is meant to inspire readers, just as his story inspires other characters in Pilgrim's Progress. His intelligence and worldliness improve a great deal over the course of the text because he learns from each misstep. He proves that tenacity and diligence, when matched with God's grace, are the keys to entering heaven. He stops at nothing in order to achieve his salvation, even through it means leaving his family and his hometown behind. He is eager to share what he has learned with other pilgrims along the way, but he is humble enough to absorb their teachings as well.
ObstinateOne of the first men that Christian encounters as he leaves on his pilgrimage. Obstinate eventually refuses to accompany Christian on his journey, and later publicly mocks him for leaving.
PliablePliable starts out as Obstinate's travelling partner, but he agrees to accompany Christian even when Obstinate turns back. Pliable leaves Christian at the Slough of Despond, however, because he is frustrated by the difficulty of the journey and the limitations of Christian's knowledge.
HelpHelp appears to assist Christian in his escape from the Slough of Despond.
Mr. Worldly WisemanHe presents the first real temptation for Christian to stray from his righteous path. He tells Christian to ignore the Evangelist's advice, and that he can shed his burden by going to the town of Morality and following the guidance of Mr. Legality and his son.
Mr. LegalityHe is the head of the town of Morality. Mr. Legality represents the law, and though he doesn't ultimately snare Christian, his smooth talking has snared many other would-be pilgrims.
The InterpreterThe Interpreter is a critical figure for both Christian and Christiana as they make their pilgrimages. He is the first to teach them the way to read allegory. He does so by showing them a series of vignettes, each imbued with religious meaning. Though the Interpreter begins his presentations by telling the pilgrims what each scene means, they eventually learn to interpret the signs themselves. The Interpreter's House is the first critical stop on the pilgrimage. In addition to equipping the pilgrims with allegorical understanding, The Interpreter provides them with armor and weaponry, and in the case of Christiana, a guide (Mr. Great-Heart).
Shining OnesThe Shining Ones are angels who appear periodically throughout the book. Usually they appear alone or in threes, a significant number in Christianity.
The LionsThe Lions represent the Restoration Government responsible for quashing the religious dissent during Bunyan's time. Whether or not the lions are roaring (when Christian passes them they are asleep) indicates the level of religious persecution at the time when Bunyan was writing a particular passage.
WatchfulWatchful is the porter at the Beautiful Palace, the second bastion of help along the way on Christian's journey.
DiscretionOne of the damsels at the Beautiful Palace.
PrudenceOne of the damsels at the Beautiful Palace. She quizzes Christiana's sons and is impressed by their knowledge of the faith.
PietyAnother damsel at the Beautiful Palace.
CharityOne of the damsels in the Beautiful Palace.
FaithfulFaithful is Christian's first companion on the pilgrimage. They meet up after Christian passes through the Valley of the Shadow of Death, and the two share enlightening conversation. Faithful becomes a martyr at Vanity-Fair, where he is burnt at the stake on trumped up charges of inciting a riot. Faithful's testimony, comportment, and noble death inspire Hopeful to undertake the pilgrimage, and he becomes Christian's next companion.
ApollyonApollyon is the fiendish monster who inhabits the Valley of Humiliation.
ShameFaithful meets Shame in the Valley of Humiliation. He represents the self-conscious upper class of Restoration Society that rejected religion as simplistic and unenlightened.
TalkativeTalkative is a member of one of the non-conformist sects, likely the Ranters, who meets Christian and Hopeful on their pilgrimage. Bunyan is critical of these non-conformists' beliefs and practice, and Christian is hard on Talkative during their discourse. Christian (like Bunyan) is concerned, particularly, that Talkative spends too much time talking about the sincerity of his faith, and not enough time actually being faithful.
BeelzebubThe leader of Vanity-Fair. Some scholars suggest that Beelzebub is specifically supposed to represent King Charles II. Beelzebub also owns the orchards just beyond the Wicket Gate from which Matthew steals fruit.
Lord Hate-GoodThe judge at Faithful's trial, he represents the cruelty and absurdity of the judicial system, from Bunyan's point of view.
EnvyOne of the witnesses who testifies against Faithful at his trial in Vanity-Fair.
SuperstitionAnother one of the witnesses against Faithful.
PickthankThe third and final witness who testifies against Faithful.
By-endsBy-ends represents the people who conformed to the Church of England only when it was politically beneficial to them. More generally, he represents anyone whose faith is driven by the worldliness of public opinion rather than a spiritual understanding.
HopefulInspired by Faithful's death, Hopeful joins Christian on the pilgrimage as he leaves Vanity. A loyal companion and good interlocutor, Hopeful and Christian are equals on the pathway to heaven. Hopeful sees promise in situations where Christian does not, like in the dungeon of the Doubting Castle.
DemasDemas runs the silver mine in the side of the Hill Lucre. He lies to Christian and Hopeful, trying to persuade them off their path to come mine for silver.
Giant DespairGiant Despair, who traps Christian and Hopeful in Doubting Castle, represents the temptation of despair. His relative size is indicative of the magnitude and gravity of the temptation of despair. Some of the obstacles Christian faces are external (like religious persecution), while others, like his despair, are internal.
DiffidenceDiffidence is Giant Despair's wife. She is more vicious than her husband, and wants to kill Christian and Hopeful.
ShepherdsThe shepherds (Experience, Watchful, Sincere, and Knowledge) reside at the edge of the Enchanted Grounds. They are the last group of characters who provide Christian with support and education before the group of pilgrims arrive at the Celestial City. The last leg of the pilgrimage is successful thanks to the shepherds' warnings.
IgnoranceHe is one of the last cautionary tales that Christian and Hopeful encounter before arriving at Mt. Zion. Ignorance makes it all the way to the Heavenly City, only to be sent to hell because he did not enter at the Wicket Gate and does not have the right certification of election. His great ignorance of the necessity and power of grace is his hamartia.
Little-faithThis poor man is robbed of his earthly money, though his jewels (his faith) are left to him. He must beg for the rest of his pilgrimage, but the trial is nothing to him in light of the promise of the world to come.
FlattererThis false apostle tricks Christian and Hopeful even though the Shepherds have warned them about him. Fortunately, an angel comes to their rescue.
Mr. SagacityMr. Sagacity only appears for the first few pages of the second part. Mr. Sagacity relates the state of Christiana and the rest of the City of Destruction after Christian left, but he disappears after her conversion, and Bunyan assumes the narration single-handedly.
ChristianaChristian's wife, who originally mocks Christian for his pilgrimage, has a change of heart and takes to the road herself. Able, intelligent, and a caring mother, she is a model for female readers. She and her band of pilgrims represent the church in the allegory, which must be led by a pastor.
SecretSecret is a messenger from heaven who comes to Christiana. He brings the certificate of her election, in the form of a letter, and a message that God forgives and wants Christiana to come to him.
MercyMercy is the virtuous young woman who sees the value in Christiana's journey and undertakes it with her. Though not called directly by God, he is gracious and sees she is sincere and she is admitted through the Wicket Gate. She eventually marries Matthew.
Mr. Great-HeartMr. Great-Heart is one of the Interpreter's servants who is sent to guide Christiana and company on their pilgrimage. He represents the pastor of a church. Without his steadfast encouragement, guidance, and protection, the band of pilgrims in part II would not have made it to the City of Zion.
Grim (or Bloody-Man)One of the giants Christiana and company encounter. He represents the state- persecuted religious dissenters, like Bunyan himself. Grim's size is proportional to the threat of the state when Bunyan was writing part II (which he wrote from prison).
JamesOne of Christiana's sons. He marries Phebe.
MatthewChristiana and Christian's eldest son. He marries Mercy.
JosephOne of Christiana's sons.
SamuelOne of Christiana's sons.
Mr. BriskMercy's suitor while the pilgrims are in residence at the Beautiful Palace.
Mr. SkillThe physician who treats Matthew when Beelzebub's fruit makes him ill.
MaulAnother one of the giants that Great-Heart slays. He ensnares pilgrims with sophistry, complicated arguments that seem logical but are flawed.
Mr. HonestMr. Honest is a good man and fellow pilgrim. He joins Christiana and company and completes the pilgrimage with them.
Mr. FearingMr. Fearing is a mutual friend of Mr. Great-Heart and Mr. Honesty. He was very afraid and thus makes slow progress on his pilgrimage, but he eventually gets to heaven.
GaiusChristiana wishes for an Inn along their journey, and one appears. Gaius is the generous and pious inn-keeper. He provides much good instruction, and his daughter, Phebe, eventually marries James.
Feeble-MindGreat-Heart rescues after slaying his captor, the giant Slay-Good. Feeble-mind is, like his name, of Feeble-Mind, though he is among the elect.
Mr. MnasonThe inn-keeper in Vanity who houses the group of pilgrims. He is one of the only good people in Vanity and helps many pilgrims on their journey.
Mr. DespondencyA pilgrim who, along with his daughter, has been trapped by Giant Despair. They are rescued when Great-heart slays their captor.
Valiant-for-TruthThis valiant pilgrim joins the group of pilgrims near the end, and they welcome his company. He is one of the stronger of the bunch, and he helps Great-Heart support the weaker members of the community, like Feeble-Mind, as they progress towards Mt. Zion.
StandfastStandfast is another good pilgrim that joins Great-Heart near the end of the pilgrimage.
Madam BubbleMadam Bubble is the witch who enchants the Enchanted Grounds. She represents the world's temptations, but with Great-Heart as their guide, she is unable to sway Christiana and her group of pilgrims.
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- Quotes and Analysis
- Summary and Analysis of Part I, Section I
- Summary and Analysis of Part I, Section II
- Summary and Analysis of Part I, Section III
- Summary and Analysis of Part I, Section IV
- Summary and Analysis of Part I, Section V
- Summary and Analysis of Part II, Section I
- Summary and Analysis of Part II, Section II
- Summary and Analysis of Part II, Section III
- Summary and Analysis of Part II, Section IV
- Summary and Analysis of Part II, Section V
- The Religion of John Bunyan and the Puritans
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The second problem is bigger. Once Zachary realizes what's going on, the focus of the story suddenly bifurcates, and younger Danny weirdly becomes a POV character. Even worse, his storyline mostly deals with soap opera sub-plots that just aren't very engaging (although they include an appealing, open-faced supporting performance by porn star Brent Corrigan acting under his real name, Sean Paul Lockhart).
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It's a classic reviewer's mistake to review the movie you wished the filmmakers' had made rather than the one they actually made, but I can't help but think Judas Kiss missed a real opportunity by short-changing the romantic subplot between the two characters. After all, there have been a zillion time travel movies, but really only in the "gay" version is it possible for one version of a person to fall in love with the other. Talk about a dramatic complication! (Should that even be called "incest," or is it merely masturbation?)
But after that very intriguing start, this subplot goes nowhere at all.
One other comment I must make: Zachary has a line in the movie where he says to his younger self, "It's too late to save myself," basically admitting he's all washed up and his life is over.
And I'm thinking, "Charlie David is 30 frickin' years old! Even if he's playing 35 in the film, are they really telling me his life is over at that young age?!"
Only in a gay film … only in a gay film …
Judas Kiss is flawed but its heart is in the right place. And I admit I'm openly tickled that gay cinema is finally going places, like magical realism, where few have thought to take it before.
You might also be interested in: Top 50 Favorite Gay Films.


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You are the topic that of which compels my mind. I want to forget you, pretend as though I never met you well? What's making it so hard. Is it that, I did once care for you? The way our eyes meet? Or the snickering of laughs when you pass by. It truely is my fault! I let my gaurd down, and you took full note of it and let yourself destroy me. Although I never cared as much, fully aware of what you were doing, scared to loose the feeling, I went with it. Never let your gaurd down not even for a moment. Dualy noted for next time, as we pass by in the hall my eyes roll back, but you walk everyday like it ment nothing. Everyday you wake up to the same lie will you never get on with your life? Will you ever accept yourself for who you really are? Or hide behind the shadows looking for the innocent souls to torture. Nevertheless I can't fathom the imensity of frustrations I have torward people like you. I thought I knew you, I thought it was even love, turns out your just a liar, and you'll never learn. You may think I'm too predictable but one day I just may grow out of that, but you, you will never stop pretending to be something your not, to impress people who don't even care for you as much as I once did. Poor you.
Forgive or forget
oh well whatever im not even gonna care. sick of crying, tired of trying yes im smiling, but inside im dying.
hm..people are giving ya a lot of shit..
hopefully they grow up soon. most of them be anons..pretty pathetic:)
(watch ill get shit now for saying something)
hopefully they grow up soon. most of them be anons..pretty pathetic:)
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It makes sense that some Namco representation would show up in the new Smash Bros. game, which Bandai Namco is co-developing (even though Game Arts didn't get any nods in Brawl…)
Some previously unseen items have shown up in a giant set of screenshots Nintendo quietly released yesterday, including Galaga enemies that capture fighters, and… the "Special" flag from Rally-X?
Wait, does somebody like Rally-X? That much?
I've also included a couple screens of the Animal Crossing-based beehive item, because hahahahaha that's awesome.
PREORDER Super Smash Bros for Wii U/3DS, upcoming releases
One DS Lite, one copy of Namco Museum DS, and … a ton of work later, redditor button-masher created a miniature arcade cabinet. I'd like to direct your attention to the tiny coin door, with its tiny lights, and the exquisitely miniature little joystick. Amazing. (Via @Greenspeak)
BUY Namco Museum DS, upcoming games
Galaga Fighter GFX-D002b model, due in March from Wave, and in my house immediately after. The model (which comes unpainted) is available for preorder at importers including Amiami and HLJ for ¥2,800ish ($35).
This isn't exactly how I imagined the Galaga ship would look in detailed 3D, but it will be! Unfortunately, this cool model reminds me that I never picked up the Kotobukiya Ikaruga kit (sigh).
Buy: Modern games that include Galaga
See also: More Galaga posts
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"Bacon Bits," today's Woot Shirt. As with all Woot Shirts, it's just $10 shipped, until it sells out, which is probably soon.
Ooh, Galaga '88 is being added to Japan's Virtual Console Arcade lineup next week. Who knows when it'll show up here, given NOA's glacial Virtual Console schedule, but I will totally type my credit card number into the Wii for that particular game.
We've seen some badass gear on Etsy, but punzie's Pixelated quilts and pillows are pretty awesome, if only for the sheer amount of work that goes into them. I really admire anyone who can make things that are useful, yet cool. The closest I ever get to doing anything like that is adding some parsley to dinner to make it all prettified.
Spotted the already-sold Metroid quilt first at Sprite Stitch and was inspired to check out the whole store. Punzie's got some really nice stuff—but you're gonna pay for the effort.


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Our subscribers received adorable postcards in their June boxes illustrating the four cities that Birchbox calls home: New York, Paris, London, and Barcelona. But since we could only fit so much information on each card, we decided to provide even more insider intel on our blog—straight from Birchbox staffers around the world. Get your passport ready and check back each week for a new installment of Birchbox City Guides.
For the best burger in town, head to MEATliquor behind Oxford Street or sister restaurant MEATmarket in Covent Garden and order the Dead Hippie—pair it with a delish cocktail. Borough Market on the South Bank has all the food stalls you can imagine, from cheese and meats to cider and sweet treats. Insider's tip: Don't leave without a visit to Monmouth for coffee—the queue is worth the wait.


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I am sharing an from Don Giovanni the opera written by Mozart. One of the premiere Basso voices is Ferruccio Furlanetto who sings Leporello's part.
This is an enjoyable and funny Aria where Leporello, Don Giovanni's servant is convincing (this abused woman by his Master) to see that he is not worth the trouble.
Leporello lists all his Master's conquests all over the world, explaining that he has a "catalogue" of his paramours. He produces the book and invites her to read with him the lists he made.
Please enjoy!
Yin Huang- Madame Butterfly saying farewell to her beloved son.
One of the most powerful arias in opera history. Yin Huang does is justice and then some. If it does not bring tears to your eyes, I am not sure what would. An amazing film but outstanding performance. She expresses innocence, naivete and deep love.
Her American lover did come back as she predicted but not to be with her. He came back to ask for his child. His new wife could not bear him children so he asked her for his son. To release her son and for "the sake of honor", she kills herself.
Here are the Italian words and their interpretation.
Con onor muore Let there be honor in death
Chi non puo sebar vita where there is no honor in life.
Con onor Let there be honor.
Tu? Tu? Tu? Tu? You! You! You! You!
Piccolo iddio! My adored one, my love!
Amore, amore mio. My love, my own love.
Fior My flower,
di giglio e di rosa. more precious than lilies and roses!
Non saperlo mai…per te, You must never know the truth;
Pei tuoi puri occhi It is for you my child, for love of you
Muore Butterfly… that Butterfly will die!
Perche tu possa andar You will live happily
Di la dal mare across the sea.
Senza che ti ricorda And spared the memory
Ai di mature as you grow
Il materno abbandono of your mother forsaking you.
O a me, sceso dal trono For me you came down from the throne
Dell'alto paradise, of heaven
Guarda ben fiso, fiso, Look steadfastly steadfastly,
Di tua madre la faccial! into your mother's face!
Che ten' resti una traccia, So traces of it ramain in memory,
Guardo ben! Look well!
Amore, addio, addio! My love, goodbye, goodbye!
Piccolo amor! Little love!
Va, gioca, gioca. Go play, play.
One of my favorite authors ever is O Henry. Opinions differ strongly on the man's work but he is as realistic in his recounting as Norman rockwell was in his painting.
Having read then left his stories on a shelf for a long time, in the last few days, I ran across them when downloading books to listen to. Taking O Henry with me on my evening walk, he again inspired me. The stories he wove are simple and the characters interesting and attractive. His surprise endings remain appealing and sometimes even jarring.
The next day, I sat at my work table and drew out book covers for two of his short stories. Yes, I know we do not "publish" on paper much these days but what can I say, I was inspired. I share with you two of his stories and include places where you can get them absolutely free to read and enjoy.
The Last Leaf
The Gift of the Magi
Crome Yellow by Aldous Huxley
Aldous Huxley
Book Cover: Crome Yellow
I kept waiting for things to happen in this story but you could say my mind is marred by the fast pace of the present. At a lazy and wonderful pace of the country home, things do happen.
A true 20s piece of literature, Crome Yellow describes the descent of several people on a country estate to mooch off the owner. A collection of individuals different and lost as it were in their time spend all their time eating, drinking and doing silly activities even to the extent of hurting themselves. Set in post WWI, morality clashed with life and everyone looked for the truth and reality in their life and what they learned from the horrors of the war.
Huxley satirized the home he frequented with other authors and artists. An image of Garsington Manor, Crome Yellow represented the same refuge and home of Lady Ottoline Morrell.
In the mix is our hero Daniel, a lost poet looking for the next few words. An artist, a young woman, another woman just a bit older, a woman who gambles and lives for the stars, an astrologer and author and so on. These people gather, discuss and ponder the morality of their time. In the mix is a minister who kept a sermon around for so long, it ill-fit the time he repeated it to his congregation.
A historian who is hell bent on writing about Crome Yellow reads to the group from his writings which he finished. Going back and forth between the past and the present showed morality in its best and worst. Nothing changes much as far as that goes. You either have the morals or you do not and it is personal not national.
Well worth the read, Crome Yellow left me a little dazed and much saddened.
A Little Princess: Book cover
Frances Hodgson Burnett
Refuse to allow the hardships of life to stop you from the joys it holds. In this charming story, through the character of the heroine, we find grace, kindness and generosity in the face of ugliness and cruelty.
With simplicity and succinct clarity Burnett wrote, drawing the reader, involving them emotionally to her characters.
Our heroine, Sara is a lovely girl of seven with dark hair and green grey eyes. At first we meet a pampered Sara, loved by her dear father who lavishes on his daughter all he could afford. In the hands of a school mistress, he places Sara, trusting the woman to care for his treasured daughter. The child demonstrates generosity of spirit and befriends those who have no one, making friends of the less fortunate and less popular.
Far away, across many miles, he dies in India, leaving his daughter orphaned and poor.
Life takes a sharp downward turn for the delightful child who uses her imagination to overcome the meanness of her caregiver.
Through several situations during her ill use, she demonstrates once again her kindness and generosity to those in even lower positions than her own.
Using her imagination and mind, Sara keeps her flagging spirits and those around her elated as best she could. Mistreated she still finds her imagination salvation to her situation.
The story has a happy ending and I found myself unable to stop from finishing the book in one sitting. It is easy to read or wonderful to follow. A charming fairy tale even adults can enjoy.
Sonia Rumzi
"But a thought that has often occurred to me in selling rare editions may interest you. The customer's willingness to part with his money is usually in inverse ration to the permanent benefit he expects to derive from what he purchases….. Folks will pay a darned sight more to be amused than to be exalted. Look at the way a man shells out five bones fo a couple of theater seats, or a spends a couple of dollars o a week on cigars without thinking of it. Yet two dollars or five dollars for a book costs him positive anguish.
"The mistake you fellows in the retail trade have made is trying to persuade your customers that books are necessities. Tell them they're luxuries. That'll get them! People have to work so hard in this life they're shy of necessities. A man will go on wearing a suit until it's threadbare, much sooner than smoke a threadbare cigar."
The Haunted Bookshop by Christopher Morley (1919)
In her own way, with grace and charm Zoe Saadia manages to tell an old story with different twists. Lilting in her tale, she describes ancient sites and with great imagination, its people. A historical novel is hard to write at best but Saadia does it with ease in At Road's End.
Saadia researched her subject and hints through the book without bashing one in the head, at describing the surroundings. She makes it a joy to read descriptions as seen from the eyes of her characters. She makes it pertinent to the story and not just for the sake of narration. She is a wonderful story teller.
Class distinctions, cultural differences and prejudice are not easy subjects. So along with credible narration, she peeks into the hearts of some people of those times. The story even crackles with sexuality but always gracefully, keeping the love story fraught with tension.
Meet Tecpatl and Sakuna, you will not regret it. Excellent book. Wonderful story and so well done.
Sonia sez: Zoe Saadia is a talented and amazing author. Her historical novels are well written and not boring. So well done.
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At the end of The Cahokian, I was left with tears in my eyes at the intensity of the lessons learned by all involved. A tremendous achievement in terms of a historical novel. It was written with care and love. As though the author knew the terrain, loved the people.
Zoe managed to reel me in the very first chapter with sing song writing and delightful metaphors. Instead of Autumn or Fall, we hear of the season of falling leaves. I loved her writing. Loved the love story behind it all….moreI just finished The Cahokian. I was left with tears in my eyes at the intensity of the lessons learned by all involved. A tremendous achievement in terms of a historical novel. It was written with care and love. As though the author knew the terrain, loved the people.
Zoe managed to reel me in the very first chapter with sing song writing and delightful metaphors. Instead of Autumn or Fall, we hear of the season of falling leaves. I loved her writing. Loved the love story behind it all.
In the end I found the life lessons real and applicable in our modern times. We believe ourselves to be cultured, educated and scientific. Yet, when we meet other cultures that we deemed barbaric, we see that they are also people with their own merits and strengths.
I loved this book. A little sad that it ended.


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Researchers say it's time to treat anemia seriously
Up to one-third of patients undergoing surgery in Ontario have a treatable form of anemia but are not optimally treated for it.
Up to one-third of patients undergoing surgery in Ontario have a treatable form of anemia but are not optimally treated for it.
(HealthDay)—Exjade (deferasirox) has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to remove excess iron in the blood among people with a genetic blood disorder called non-transfusion-dependent thalassemia (NTDT).
Thousands of individuals have had kidneys removed unnecessarily because doctors misdiagnosed their disease.
(HealthDay)—Tennessee health officials report cases of a rare blood-clotting problem among people who injected the painkiller Opana ER (extended release) after crushing pills meant to be taken by mouth.
Exposure to extreme heat can cause illness and even death for some people. But there are several small steps you can take to protect yourself and your loved ones.
Researchers have identified four new regions on the human genome associated with Behcet's disease, a painful and potentially dangerous condition found predominantly in people with ancestors along the Silk Road. For nearly ...
A year after a young amputee left the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania with transplanted hands and forearms, the lead surgeon calls her progress "nothing less than spectacular."
Researchers conducting a preclinical study in mice successfully used targeted molecular therapy to block mostly untreatable nerve tumors that develop in people with the genetic disorder Neurofibromatosis 1 (NF1).
A drug originally developed to prevent the rejection of transplanted organs has now been shown to dramatically reduce a particular kind of brain tumor in patients with tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC)—a genetic disease ...
Physician-researchers at Indiana University School of Medicine have reported the first effective therapy for a class of previously untreatable and potentially life-threatening tumors often found in children.
Amyloidosis is a group of clinical syndromes characterized by deposits of amyloid fibrils throughout the body. These fibrils are formed by aggregates of proteins that have not been properly folded. Deposits of amyloid fibrils ...
Ovarian cancer takes the lives of nearly 900 Australian women each year. It's called the silent killer because by the time most cases are detected, the cancer has spread to other vital organs throughout the abdominal area.
(Medical Xpress)—Studying leukemia in mice, researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have reduced a life-threatening complication of stem cell transplants, the only curative treatment when leukemia ...
Researchers at the University of Southampton together with colleagues at King's College London have embarked on a unique study that will shed new light on the risk of heart disease and diabetes in later life.
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Stepfamily Woes: Conflict between Your Spouse and Your Kids
- Wednesday, July 19, 2006
Dear Always:
Your story sounds familiar. Many people are quick to offer their assistance—perhaps too quick. While at first glance this sounds like an admirable trait, it can actually be a cover for feelings of low self-worth or insecurity, a need to always be available to others in spite of the detrimental impact it has on you. Consider the possibility that your boundaries are too porous, that you are too quick to help in spite of the negative impact on you and your family.
I am reminded of the parable of the vine and branches. Jesus says that He is the true vine, and the Father, the gardener, cuts off every branch that does not bear fruit, and prunes the branches that bear fruit so they will be more fruitful. (John 15: 1-2) Consider the possibility that you are giving too much of yourself away, and need to "prune" your activities so they will be more fruitful.
Finally, your note sounds like you are of questionable help to your friend and mother. While your motives are right—to be helpful—they don't sound receptive to your help. They need to learn about balanced relationships, as do you. Consider these steps:
First, let them know how you feel. Being honest is risky business, but speaking the truth in love is our calling. Carefully share your hurt feelings, that you, too, want to talk about your life.
Second, seek balance in your sharing, being mindful to give and receive. If you are an overfunctioner, which sounds likely, you will give, and give, and then resent and resent. This does no one any good. Resentment is often a clue that we are living life out of balance. Ask for what you need—don't expect anyone to read your mind.
Finally, be careful to determine if your advice-giving, or listening, is helpful or enabling to their problems. There are times when we listen to others problems and actually work harder on the problem than the other person does. If you feel called to listen, then by all means listen. We are called to "Carry each other's burdens." (Galatians 6: 2) We are not called, however, to carry them for someone who should be carrying them themselves.
Developing healthy boundaries is a most difficult endeavor, especially for Christians who feel called to be helpful. We often go from one extreme—porous or absent boundaries—to the other extreme—rigid, distancing boundaries. It is very difficult to find the balance—caring without caretaking. Listening without carrying the problem for someone.
I talk about these issues at length in my book, When Pleasing Others is Hurting You. Blessings to you as you practice finding healthy boundaries with these two important people in your life.
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David Hawkins, Pd.D., has worked with couples and families to improve the quality of their lives by resolving personal issues for the last 30 years. He is the author of over 18 books, including Love Lost: Living Beyond a Broken Marriage, Saying It So He'll Listen, and When Pleasing Others Is Hurting You. His newest book is titled When the Man in Your Life Can't Commit. Dr. Hawkins grew up in the beautiful Pacific Northwest and lives with his wife on the South Puget Sound where he enjoys sailing, biking, and skiing. He has active practices in two Washington cities.
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Now Playing: The Cubs honor U.S. champion Jackie Robinson West Little League at Wrigley Field
Chicago's Jackie Robinson West All-Stars, who claimed the U.S. Little League title and played in the Little League World Series against South Korea, joined the Cubs for Monday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers. The Little League team enjoyed a day at Wrigley Field with teammates, coaches and their families. Before the game, Cubs players celebrated JRW's accomplishments by wearing the Little League team's home jerseys and ball caps during pregame routines.
JRW had a meet-and-greet with Cubs players, toured the clubhouse, was recognized in the pregame ceremony—which included the team's coach, Darold Butler, throwing out the game's ceremonial first pitch—and led the crowd in "Take me Out to the Ballgame" during the seventh-inning stretch.
The Cubs-worn JRW jerseys and ball caps, along with two jerseys signed by the entire JRW team, will be up for auction through Cubs Charities at www.Cubs.com/auction. Bids for jerseys will start at $100, and hats will start at $45. All proceeds will benefit Jackie Robinson West Little League.
2000s Homestand Promotions and Guests: 9/1/14-9/7/14
Mark Prior and the Cubs celebrating after they clinched the 2003 NL Central Division. (Photo by Stephen Green)
The 2000s saw three first place finishes at Wrigley Field and dazzling performances from players like Derrek Lee, Aramis Ramirez, Mark Prior and Kerry Wood. Starting Monday, Sept. 1, the Cubs welcome the Milwaukee Brewers and Pittsburgh Pirates to town for a 2000s-themed celebration. Fans can relive the decade along with Guardians of the Galaxy star Chris Pratt, Jon Lovitz and many more. And on Labor Day, the Cubs will celebrate the U.S. Little League Champion Jackie Robinson West All-Stars.
Here are the other guests and promotions you'll find at the Friendly Confines during the six-game set.
2000s Homestand Recap, Sept. 1-7
Monday, Sept. 1 (Labor Day), Chicago Cubs vs. Milwaukee Brewers, 1:20 p.m.
- Special Event: Salute to Armed Forces Day
- Pregame recognition, first pitch, seventh-inning stretch: U.S. Little League Champion Jackie Robinson West All-Stars
- Pregame ceremony: Salute to Armed Forces Day guests
- Broadcast: WGN-TV, WGN 720-AM Radio, Cubs.com
Tuesday, Sept. 2, Chicago Cubs vs. Milwaukee Brewers, 7:05 p.m.
- Promotion: Gatorade Protein Bars (postgame distribution to 5,000 fans)
- Seventh-inning stretch: Jimy Sohns, lead singer of Chicago-native rock band The Shadows of Knight
- Broadcast: CSN-TV+, WGN 720-AM Radio, WRTO 1200-AM Spanish Radio, Cubs.com
Wednesday, Sept. 3, Chicago Cubs vs. Milwaukee Brewers, 7:05 p.m.
- Special Event: Oktoberfest Celebration
- Pregame performance: Jesse White Tumblers
- First pitches: Actor Chris Pratt from Parks and Recreation; Vicki Santo and Logan Burke, guest of Ron and Vicki Santo Diabetic Alert Dog Foundation
- Seventh-inning stretch: TBD
- Broadcast: CSN-TV+, WGN 720-AM Radio, WRTO 1200-AM Spanish Radio, Cubs.com
Friday, Sept. 5, Chicago Cubs vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, 1:20 p.m.
- Promotion: Greg Maddux 3000th Strikeout Bobblehead presented by Bank of America (first 10,000 fans)
- Seventh-inning stretch: Cast members from the NightBlue Theatre show Clemente: The Legend of 21
- Broadcast: WGN-TV, WGN 720-AM Radio, Cubs.com
Saturday, Sept. 6, Chicago Cubs vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, 3:05 p.m.
- First pitch and seventh-inning stretch: John Lovitz, actor and comedian
- Broadcast: CSN-TV, WGN 720-AM Radio, Cubs.com
Sunday, Sept. 7, Chicago Cubs vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, 1:20 p.m.
- Throwback uniforms: 2008 home uniform
- Promotion: 2000s Clark Build-a-Bear presented by Bank of America (first 5,000 children)
- First pitch and seventh-inning stretch: TBD
- Broadcast: WGN-TV, WGN 720-AM Radio, Cubs.com
For more information on Wrigley Field's 100th birthday celebration, please visit www.wrigleyfield100.com.
The Cubs and Jackie Robinson West are in town to celebrate the 2000s
Greg Maddux during the 2006 season. (Photo by Stephen Green)
The Cubs have excited baseball fans with their recent youth movement, but no youngsters wowed America quite like the Jackie Robinson West All-Stars. The Chicago South Side Little League team captivated the country last week, claiming the U.S. Little League title. The team will be on hand Monday to throw out the first pitch and sing the seventh-inning stretch on Labor Day as the Cubs kick off a six-game homestand against division rivals Milwaukee and Pittsburgh.
All of those players on the JRW squad were born in the 2000s, the decade being celebrated on this homestand, as the Cubs continue to honor 100 years of Wrigley Field with decade-themed promotional giveaways, specialty food and beverage offerings, and entertainment. On Friday, Sept. 5, Hall of Famer Greg Maddux will be recognized with a 3000th Strikeout bobblehead for the first 10,000 fans. On Sunday, Sept. 7, the first 5,000 kids 13-and-under will receive a Clark the Cub Build-a-Bear Doll, and the first 1,000 kids can run the bases postgame.
The team will host two special events, which offer fans a chance to attend a game with others who share the same interests along with an exclusive promotional item and fan experience. Salute to Armed Forces Day is on Monday, Sept. 1, while the Cubs Oktoberfest Celebration is Wednesday, Sept. 3. A Special Event ticket is required to participate in each event.
Fans coming to the ballpark Monday through Wednesday also can take home a Hall of Famer's autograph for a charitable cause. Fergie Jenkins will sign autographs from 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Cubs Store across from Wrigley Field on Monday, Sept. 1, and inside Clark's Clubhouse on Tuesday and Wednesday, Sept. 2-3, from 6 p.m. until the sixth inning to raise money for the Ron and Vicki Santo Diabetic Alert Dog Foundation. Vicki Santo and Logan Burke, the first recipient of an alert dog from the foundation, will throw ceremonial first pitches on Sept. 3.
Special Event tickets for Salute to Armed Forces Day and Oktoberfest can be purchased at cubs.com/specialevents. General tickets for the Brewers and Pirates series remain available at cubs.com or 800-THE-CUBS (800-843-2827). Highlights of the upcoming homestand include:
Throwback Uniforms:
On Sunday, Sept. 7, the Cubs will wear a modern uniform from 2008, when the team won the National League Central Division with an NL-best 97-64 record.
Promotional Giveaways:
The 2000s-themed homestand marks the final decade of this season's Wrigley Field 100 Bobblehead Fridays and Retro Toy Sundays. On Friday, Sept. 5, Hall of Famer Greg Maddux will be recognized with a 3000th Strikeout bobblehead for the first 10,000 fans. On Sunday, Sept. 7, the first 5,000 kids 13-and-under will receive a Clark the Cubs Build-a-Bear Doll, and the first 1,000 kids can run the bases postgame as part of the team's ongoing Kids Sundays. In addition to these promotions, Gatorade will offer free Gatorade Protein Bars to 5,000 fans following Tuesday's game.
Special Events:
The Cubs are proud to salute the men and women of the United States Armed Forces. As part of the Salute to Armed Forces Day ticket package for Monday, Sept. 1, fans will receive a commemorative Cubs military coin and can help honor veterans and members of the military in a special pregame ceremony.
Fans can grab their lederhosen and head to Wrigley Field to celebrate Oktoberfest in the Budweiser Bleachers on Wednesday, Sept. 3. Each Special Event Budweiser Bleacher ticket can be redeemed postgame for a special-edition Chicago Cubs Oktoberfest Boot Shaped Glass Mug.
To receive Special Event giveaway items, fans must purchase tickets through the dedicated cubs.com/specialevents page.
Specialty Food Offerings:
Levy Restaurants continues its decade-inspired menu at the Decade Diner, located inside Gate D near Section 142. The 2000s homestand features a Kraft Grilled Flatbread with Spanish chorizo, peppers and shredded Kraft Cheese, as well as an Asian Pork Burger topped with Asian slaw and served on a toasted Hawaiian bun.
The Decade Dogs stand near Section 123 is serving the most popular dog from the season's previous homestands, which was the 1950s TV Dinner Dog with a Vienna Beef hot dog, mashed potatoes, gravy and corn on a hot dog bun.
Adults 21-and-over can enjoy a 2000s Playoff Punch cocktail on the main concourse at Section 109 and on the bleacher patio in left field. This Cosmopolitan-inspired punch is made with Smirnoff Orange Vodka, Monin Tiki Blend, cranberry and lime juice.
Historic Moments:
The Chicago Cubs made three playoff appearances during the 2000s (2003, 2007-08) and recognized several of the team's most important alumni, including Hall of Famers Ernie Banks, Fergie Jenkins, Greg Maddux and Ron Santo.
On Sept. 27, 2003, the Cubs swept the Pirates in a doubleheader to clinch the NL Central. The team retired the No. 10 jersey in honor of Ron Santo the next day. In his speech, Santo said, "This is my Hall of Fame." He would later be elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame posthumously.
On July 26, 2005, Greg Maddux struck out Omar Vizquel for his 3,000th career strikeout. The No. 31 jersey number he shared with Fergie Jenkins was retired May 3, 2009, in their honor.
During Labor Day weekend in 2005, Jimmy Buffett turned the Friendly Confines into Margaritaville, selling out two shows inside the ballpark.
On March 31, 2008, the Cubs unveiled a statue of Hall of Fame infielder Ernie Banks at the corner of Clark and Addison streets. The Cubs also returned to the postseason for the second-straight year, clinching the division title by defeating the rival Cardinals 5-4 on Sept. 20 in Chicago. Wrigley Field established an attendance record in 2008, as 3,300,200 fans attended 81 regular season home games.
On July 29, 2008, The "Road to Wrigley" Game featured the Cubs' Class-A Peoria Chiefs, managed by Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg, vs. the Kane County Cougars. The game drew 32,103 fans.
On New Year's Day of 2009, for the first time in park history, professional hockey came to Wrigley Field, as the Chicago Blackhawks hosted the Detroit Red Wings in the NHL Winter Classic.
On Oct. 28, 2009, the Ricketts family completed its purchase of the Chicago Cubs and Wrigley Field from the Tribune Company.
To learn more about these historic moments and others, visit wrigleyfield100.com.
Cubs Minor League Recap: 8/28/14
The Cougars racked up another win, but Tennessee was no-hit, Boise lost in extras, and Mesa couldn't overcome an early deficit Thursday. Iowa and Daytona both had the day off. Here are some highlights from yesterday's minor league action:
Tennesee Smokies (32-34)
2nd Place (-1.0)
Chattanooga pitcher Andres Santiago tossed a nine-inning no-hitter and struck out 12 to beat the visiting Smokies, 1-0.
- RHP Felix Pena gave up one earned run over five innings, striking out four.
- 3B Christian Villanueva (.235) was the only Tennessee player to reach base when he drew an eighth-inning walk with one out.
- LHP Jeff Lorick (3.90) struck out four while tossing 2.2 scoreless innings of relief.
- The no-hitter was the first thrown against Tennessee since Sept. 7, 2007, when the Smokies played the Huntsville Stars during postseason play. It was also the first regular season no-hitter against the Smokies since May 22, 2002.
- Santiago's no-no was the first nine-inning no-hitter thrown by a Lookouts pitcher since Travis Buckley accomplished the feat on June 1, 1996.
Kane County Cougars (44-22)
1st Place (+3.0)
The Cougars set a single-season franchise record for total regular season wins with a 3-2 victory over host Cedar Rapids. Kane County's 89 victories this season lead both Major League and Minor League Baseball.
- LHP Tyler Ihrig gave up one earned run over six innings to pick up the win.
- 3B Jeimer Candelario (.256) went 2-for-4 with a run scored.
- DH Cael Brockmeyer (.301) went 2-for-3 with a walk and two doubles (14).
- RHP Jasvir Rakkar (0.49) allowed a run in 1.1 innings of relief to earn his first save of the year.
Boise Hawks (17-17)
3rd Place (-5.0)
Visiting Everett scored five runs in the 10th inning to beat Boise, 13-8. The four-hour, 19-minute game was the longest at Memorial Stadium since 2004.
- C Daniel Canela (.288) went 3-for-4 with a walk and two runs scored.
- 1B Alex Tomasovich (.316) went 3-for-5 with a double (6) and three RBI (18). He has seven RBI over his last two games.
- SS Gleyber Torres (.417) went 4-for-5 with a triple (2) in just his third game with Boise this season.
Mesa Cubs (9-18)
5th Place (-10.0)
The Athletics scored four runs in the bottom of the first inning to beat visiting Mesa, 6-3.
- SS Varonex Cuevas (.325) went 2-for-4 with a first-inning, solo home run.
- CF Kevonte Mitchell (.293) went 2-for-4 with a run scored, a double (2) and two stolen bases (19).
- RHP Jeferson Mejia (2.48) struck out five while allowing a run over 4.1 innings of relief.
Now Playing: Jake Arrieta, Evolution of an Ace
Jake Arrieta has been in this position before. Call it being the ace of the pitching staff. Call it being the Opening Day starter. Call it being the team leader. He was all that a couple of years ago with the Baltimore Orioles. And he's all that again now with the Chicago Cubs.
A lot has happened in the intervening time, of course, including a trade from Baltimore to Chicago and some time in the minor leagues, as Arrieta attempted to add a little more polish and command to his outstanding pure stuff. It's all led to a dramatic career renaissance that once again has Arrieta acting as the No. 1 starter on a big league pitching staff.
We sat down with Arrieta to talk about his career path and what's changed this season. Pick up the September issue of Vine Line for the full cover story on Arrieta's development.
Cubs recall OF Soler, IF Watkins from Iowa
Jorge Soler will make his first major league start Wednesday. (Photo by Stephen Green)
The Cubs recalled outfielder Jorge Soler and infielder Logan Watkins from Triple-A Iowa Wednesday afternoon, placing outfielders Justin Ruggiano and Ryan Sweeney on the 15-day disabled list with left ankle inflammation and a left hamstring strain, respectively.
Soler, 22, was the organization's No. 5 preseason prospect, according to Baseball America and ranked the No. 49 prospect in all of baseball prior to the season. The right-handed batter and thrower combined to hit .340/.432/.700 (AVG/OBP/SLG) with 23 doubles, 15 home runs and 57 RBI in 200 at-bats over 62 games this season across three minor league levels.
The 6-foot-4, 215-pound player started the 2014 season at Double-A Tennessee, where, despite being slowed by hamstring injuries, he batted .415/.494/.862 in 65 at-bats over 22 games to earn a promotion to Triple-A Iowa on July 24. In just more than a month with Iowa, Soler batted .282/.378/.618 with eight homers and 29 RBI in 32 games.
Soler originally signed a nine-year major league deal with the Cubs in June of 2012 out of Cuba. He entered the 2013 campaign ranked by Baseball America as the No. 3 prospect in the organization and batted .281 (59-for-210) with 13 doubles, eight homers and 35 RBI after being limited to 55 games with Single-A Daytona due to a left shin fracture. He was named to the World Team in the Futures Game that year (though he did not play due to injury) and recovered to participate in the Arizona Fall League with the Mesa Solar Sox, playing in 20 games.
Overall in 151 career minor league games, Soler has batted .307 (167-for-544) with 300 total bases, 108 runs scored, 43 doubles, three triples, 28 home runs, 117 RBI, a .383 on-base percentage, a .551 slugging percentage and a .934 OPS.
Watkins, who turns 25 on Friday, returns to the Cubs for his second stint this season. He hit .300 (3-for-10) with a double and three RBI in four games with the Cubs last week before being optioned back to Iowa after the game on Sunday. At Triple-A this season, he is batting .256 (83-for-324) with 21 doubles, four home runs and 38 RBI in 103 games. He was the organization's 2012 Minor League Player of the Year.
Ruggiano, 32, is batting .281 (63-for-224) with 13 doubles, six home runs and 28 RBI in 81 games with the Cubs this season.
Sweeney, 29, is batting .251 (52-for-207) with nine doubles, three home runs and 20 RBI in 77 games.
Cubs Minor League Recap: 8/26/14
Daytona battled back to secure a win, and Kane County set a franchise mark with its 88th victory Tuesday. The other four teams were in action, but each lost. Here are some highlights from yesterday's minor league games:
Iowa Cubs (69-70)
3rd Place (-4.0)
Iowa allowed five runs on 13 hits in a 5-3 loss to their host, the Tacoma Rainiers.
- LF Junior Lake (.318) finished 2-for-3 with two runs, a walk, a double (2), a homer, two RBI (6) and a stolen base from the leadoff spot. His two hits extended his hitting streak to eight games (.350/14-for-40).
- 3B Kris Bryant (.301) singled Lake in to put Iowa on the board in the first. His 109 RBI on the season (51 with Iowa) rank third in the minor leagues.
Tennessee Smokies (32-33)
T-1st Place (–)
Tennessee dropped its sixth-straight contest, a 6-5 comeback loss to visiting Jacksonville, to fall into a tie for first place.
- CF Albert Almora (.256) doubled (7) and tripled (2) in his second game with multiple extra-base hits in the last four.
- Five Smokies doubled in yesterday's contest—Almora, SS-2B Anthony Giansanti (.237, 6 2B), 1B Lars Anderson (.330, 10 2B), C Charles Cutler (.313, 13 2B) and RF Rubi Silva (.257, 13 2B).
- RHP Blake Cooper (1.49, 5 H) and LHP Hunter Cervenka (3.90, 14 H) each recorded a hold before RHP Frank Batista (4-2, 1.70) allowed three runs (two earned) in the ninth, suffering his second blown save and second loss.
Daytona Cubs (38-26)
1st Place (+2.0)
The D-Cubs maintained their first-place lead with a comeback 6-5 win at Dunedin.
- RF Bijan Rademacher (.281) recorded all three Cubs extra-base hits, homering for the second-straight night, knocking two doubles (21) and driving in one (53).
- 3B Wes Darvill (.251) singled twice in his first multihit game since July 29 vs. Bradenton.
- SS Marco Hernandez (.270) also tallied two singles and knocked in two (51).
- RHP Stephen Perakslis (5-0, 4.03) earned his fifth win with 2.1 scoreless innings of relief.
- Perakslis was followed by RHP Zack Godley (3.69), who allowed one run over 1.2 frames for his seventh save.
Kane County Cougars (43-21)
1st Place (+3.0)
The Cougars tied a franchise record with their 88th win of the season, a 6-1 victory over host Burlington.
- RHP Duane Underwood pitched 5.1 innings, giving up one earned run, walking none and striking out four.
- DH Chesny Young (.337) recorded the lone multihit game for the Cougars, which included his sixth double.
- Each player in the Cougars' starting nine recorded at least one hit. Five Cougars recorded a double—Young, 1B Jacob Rogers (.267, 26 2B), CF Trey Martin (.243, 15 2B), 3B Jeimer Candelario (.252, 18 2B) and LF Shawon Dunston (.272, 16 2B). Dunston drove in a team-high two runs (35).
- LHP Michael Heesch (2.43) and RHP Michael Wagner (2.68) combined for 3.2 innings of scoreless relief, striking out a combined five Bees.
Boise Hawks (16-16)
3rd Place (-5.0)
Everett overcame a 2-1 deficit with a three-run ninth in Boise, topping the Hawks, 4-2.
- DH Kevin Brown (.269) finished 2-for-4 with his second triple of the season and both Boise runs.
- RHP Joshua Conway did not factor into the decision, throwing three perfect innings before exiting the game.
- In relief, LHP Sam Wilson (5-1, 3.82) suffered the loss, recording three earned runs over two innings of work.
- RHP Daniel Lewis (0.90) allowed three inherited runners to score, suffering his first blown save despite a line of one scoreless inning.
Mesa Cubs (8-16)
5th Place (-8.5)
Mesa scored first, but surrendered a two-run lead to lose at the AZL Dodgers, 8-3.
- 2B Varonex Cuevas (.329) hit his third triple (3) in four games, adding a single and driving in one (5).
- CF Kevonte Mitchell (.292) also recorded his third triple, scoring one of Mesa's three runs.
- RF Eloy Jimenez (.225, 3 SB) and SS Ho-young Son (.254, 12 SB) each stole a base despite both going hitless.
From the Pages of Vine Line: The Chicago Bears at Wrigley Field
The following can be found in the August issue of Vine Line.
Playing football at Wrigley Field always presented its fair share of challenges. First, there were the shorter-than-regulation end zones and the wooden boards covering the Cubs' dugout entrances. Add in the tilted field, mercilessly beaten-up turf, tiny locker rooms and other quirks, and the gameday experience was far from perfect.
But that didn't stop the Chicago Bears, one of the most storied franchises in football history, from calling the Friendly Confines home for a half century. Legendary players, from Dick Butkus to Mike Ditka to Gale Sayers, all graced the field, and the Bears brought the beloved stadium its most recent championship in 1963. If anything, the now-100-year-old ballpark's quirks only added to the lore.
Of course, the substandard field conditions didn't faze Butkus. The rough and rugged Hall of Fame linebacker said he enjoyed playing at Wrigley Field more than at Soldier Field, where the Bears moved on a permanent basis in 1971, during the latter stages of his career.
The Bears legend recalled an episode during his rookie season in which he was sitting in the crowded clubhouse awaiting instructions on the next day's opponent, but couldn't hear a word coach George Halas was saying.
"I don't know what the deal was, but all the veterans would bring their dogs to practice and have them in the room there," Butkus said. "The old man's trying to talk, and the dogs are barking, and I'm thinking, 'Jesus.' One had a pit bull. [Ed O'Bradovich] had a Great Dane. But to me, that was the pros."
Welcome to football at Wrigley Field. It might not have been the ideal situation, but it was never dull.
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Back when football was first played at Weeghman Park—as the stadium on Clark and Addison was known at the time—it wasn't really done with the fans in mind. Getting spectators into the stadium was obviously a priority, but the new sport was primarily concerned with finding its footing in the muddy ground of expansionism. Football games were played at Weeghman simply because teams needed a venue, and the park's owners felt it would be a good way to make a little extra cash. The stadium was sitting dormant for half the year anyway.
But the baseball-first facility presented a number of challenges when it came to laying out a 100-yard football pitch without risking player safety—especially after the renovation that added an outfield wall and reshaped the bleachers in 1937.
The field ran north and south from left field to behind home plate. The north end zone ended just 18 inches in front of the solid brick left-field wall, while the southeast corner of the south end zone extended into the first-base dugout. To even out the surface, the grounds crew filled the dugout steps with sand. This also meant that corner of the end zone was smaller than the regulation 10 yards.
These hazards might sound ridiculous given the way the modern game is played, but according to Cubs historian Ed Hartig, there were hardly gifted wide receivers, let alone fade routes leading players into the corners of the end zones, during that era.
"Back then, it was supposed to be a running game," Hartig said. "You didn't run to the back of the end zone to make a catch. This is a time when the goalposts were still on the goal line."
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In the ballpark's early football days, it mainly drew high school, military and semipro squads. Sometimes as many as four games per day were scheduled on the field. Starting in 1919, independent teams like the Hammond All-Star Football Club, which signed a six-game lease, wanted to test the sport's popularity in the city.
With a roster that included players like Olympic great Jim Thorpe and Northwestern standout Paddy Driscoll, the Hammond squad managed to draw upward of 10,000 fans at some games that season. The potential of the new sport sparked the interest of a few more Chicago-based teams and quickly led the Decatur Staleys to the city's North Side.
In 1920, former University of Illinois standout George Halas was put in charge of a company football team funded by food starch conglomerate owner A.E. Staley. In his inaugural season at the helm, Halas came up from Decatur to play a few neutral-site games and then led his Staleys to a de facto championship game at Cubs Park, where the team battled the Akron Steel to a 0-0 tie in front of 12,000 fans.
Halas believed the game might have an audience in Chicago, and, coincidentally, Staley was looking for an out.
"After a couple years, Mr. Staley said, 'We're a starch company. We're not a sports team,'" Hartig said. "'I can't keep supporting [the team]. I will for one more year, if you can get an opportunity to find your own supporters.'"
With the temporary backing of Staley, Halas took the team from central Illinois to the big city in 1921 and quickly found a home—albeit one with a field that fell a few yards shy of regulation. Halas reached out to Cubs President and Treasurer Bill Veeck Sr. about using Cubs Park.
The two sides reached a handshake one-year agreement in just minutes. The Cubs received 15 percent of the gate (20 percent when the receipts exceeded $10,000) and the concessions, while the Staleys retained all rights to the game programs. According to the coach's autobiography, Halas by Halas, the deal would remain unchanged for the remainder of the partnership.
"The deal they got at Wrigley in terms of concessions and that type of stuff was very, very favorable to the team," Hartig said. "The Wrigleys weren't looking to make a big amount of money off the Bears."
In conjunction with the move, the team was renamed the Chicago Staleys. One year later, with the contractual obligation completed between Staley and Halas, the new owner changed the moniker to the Chicago Bears, noting that his football players were larger than the Cubs baseball players with whom they shared the stadium.
The Bears would call Wrigley Field home for the next 50 years, enjoying seven NFL titles, franchise-defining superstars and incredible individual performances. The field conditions were rarely pristine due to the team's heavy practice load—the grass was usually gone so the team would paint the playing surface green—but some former players wouldn't have had it any other way.
"Even though it was a baseball field, I just felt it was great playing there because that was the essence of being a pro," said Butkus, who called Wrigley home from 1965-70. "A pro should be able to play at a prairie on the South Side if need be."
Off the field, the locker rooms were also far from ideal. The Cubs clubhouse back then was a smaller version of the cramped quarters the North Siders call home today. But imagine that room with more people, bigger pads and larger human beings. Butkus joked the rooms were probably too small for a basketball team. Still, he believed it was a better situation than what the visiting teams had to deal with.
"I don't think they were too happy with the field when they played here," Butkus said. "I really don't think the opposing team liked walking down from their locker room, with those screens there [and] with everybody yelling and throwing [stuff] at them."
That's home-field advantage at its Chicago best.
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Despite the stadium's shortcomings, there was no shortage of great play on the field. One of the best individual performances in NFL history occurred at the Friendly Confines on Dec. 12, 1965, when Bears Hall of Fame running back Gale Sayers tied an NFL record with six touchdowns in a single game. All day long, he wove in and out of a hapless 49ers defense that had a difficult time keeping its footing in the heavy mud.
"It was my game, it's as simple as that," Sayers said. "I've always said, and I'll continue to say, 'God gave me a gift to go out there and run with the football,' and that's what I did. I probably could have scored 10 touchdowns that day, but, hey, the time ran out. It's just a day that was a once-in-a-lifetime experience."
Another notable performance on the Wrigley Field turf occurred in December 1963, when the Bears—led by quarterback Billy Wade and standout tight end Mike Ditka—wrapped up the NFL championship with a 14-10 win over the Giants. It marked the last time a Chicago team claimed a title at Wrigley Field.
Eventually, as the game grew, football became too big for the cozy confines of a baseball stadium. Attendance continued to soar, and the small ballpark was unable to expand to meet demand. In 1970, it was announced that the next fall's season would be the last at the facility. While Wrigley Field generally held slightly less than 37,000 fans for baseball, the Bears drew at least 40,000 to each of their final 56 games there, a stretch that began on Dec. 16, 1962.
"There are a couple of reasons why they left," Hartig explained. "The NFL wanted bigger stadiums, and the park just couldn't do it. In addition, the NFL … got more into television coverage. They wanted cameras in the end zone, and there wasn't really room for it [at Wrigley Field]. And the end zone was dangerous."
On May 13, 1971, the Bears announced Soldier Field would become the organization's new home. The bigger stadium held 52,000 fans—8,000 more than Wrigley held at capacity—and was much more prepared for the NFL's massive growth. Despite the new venue, it wasn't a hit with all the players.
"I really enjoyed playing [at Wrigley Field]. I thought it was better than going to Soldier Field the first couple years," said Butkus, who spent three seasons at the Bears' current home. "They put in the damn Astroturf, and in the locker room over there, you can see the beams holding up the stadium. It was ready to cave in at any moment, it looked like."
The Bears have long had a reputation as a gritty, smashmouth football team. And while Soldier Field is packed with its own history, much of the dirt and grit that defined the organization's early years first manifested at the corner of Clark and Addison.
"I enjoyed playing here at Wrigley Field," Sayers said. "I've always said it was 50 yards wide and 100 yards long, and that's all I needed."
Cubs Minor League Recap: 8/25/14
Iowa pitching set a franchise record for shutouts in a win, Kane County got back on track, and Boise posted a shutout Monday. Tennessee and Daytona both lost, while Mesa had the day off. Here are some highlights from yesterday's minor league action:
Iowa Cubs (69-69)
3rd Place (-3.0)
Iowa pitching set a franchise record with its league-best 14th shutout in an 8-0 win over host Tacoma.
- RF Jorge Soler (.282) homered for the second time in as many games, a three-run shot in the third inning. Soler is 11-for-20 (.550) with 10 RBI over his five-game hitting streak, including 9-for-12 (.750) the last three games.
- 1B Jonathan Mota (.248) went 2-for-3 with his second homer of the season and first since April 26.
- DH Junior Lake (.293) singled twice and doubled (1) to extend his hitting streak to seven games (.324/12-for-37), dating back to his second game with Iowa on August 19.
- RHP Alberto Cabrera (4-2, 3.39) provided 4.2 scoreless innings of relief for his fourth win.
- Prior to the game, three 2014 Iowa Cubs were named to the All-PCL team: 2B Arismendy Alcantara, LHP Tsuyoshi Wada, and RHP Blake Parker.
Tennessee Smokies (32-32)
1st Place (+1.0)
Tennessee dropped its fifth-straight contest, a 2-1 home loss to Jacksonville.
- RHP C.J. Edwards fanned eight over five innings, giving up one earned run.
- LF Pin-Chieh Chen (.242) came off the bench to record the only Tennessee multihit game, his second such game in a row. Chen has hit safely in his last five games (.429/9-for-21).
- SS Anthony Giansanti (.230) tallied his 16th RBI despite going hitless for the second-straight game. It was the third time he has knocked in a run in a hitless effort.
- LHP Andrew McKirahan (0-3, 2.96) suffered his third loss, pitching two frames of relief and allowing the winning run.
Daytona Cubs (37-26)
1st Place (+2.0)
Daytona could not keep a five-game winning streak alive as the Cubs fell to host Dunedin, 8-7—after trailing 7-1 after five.
- 2B Gioskar Amaya (.275) tied a season high with seven total bases, blasting a solo homer in the fourth, adding his third triple of the year and knocking in two (35).
- LF Kyle Schwarber (.312) extended his hitting streak to 13 games (.440/22-for-50), going 1-for-4 with an RBI (28).
- LF Bijan Rademacher (.276) led off the ninth with a solo shot, finishing 2-for-4 with two RBI (52).
Kane County Cougars (42-21)
1st Place (+3.0)
Kane County took the lead in the top of the seventh with back-to-back blasts from DH Yasiel Balaguert and RF Jeffrey Baez, topping Burlington 8-3 on the road.
- Balaguert (.243) went 2-for-4 with two runs, a double (16) and two RBI (48). Baez (.276) finished with just the one hit, driving in his 14th run.
- 3B Jeimer Candelario (.252) tallied three singles in his fourth multihit effort in the last six games.
- 1B Jacob Rogers (.266) went 2-for-4 with his team-leading 25th double and two RBI (67).
- RHP James Pugliese (4-0, 1.81) allowed an unearned run in the sixth, suffering a blown save (2) but earning his fourth win when the Cougars went ahead in the seventh.
- RHP Jasvir Rakkar (0.00) earned his first hold and extended his scoreless streak to 17.0 innings in 10 outings.
- Prior to the game, Cougars Manager Mark Johnson was named the 2014 Midwest League Manager of the Year.
Boise Hawks (16-15)
3rd Place (-5.0)
Boise shut out visiting Everett, winning 3-0 despite being outhit by the AquaSox, 8-5.
- RHP Trevor Clifton earned the win in his fourth quality start, delivering a season-high seven scoreless innings.
- The shutout was completed by RHP Ryan McNeil (9.64), who earned his first hold, and RHP Corbin Hoffner (1.35), who recorded the final four outs for his second save.
- 3B Jesse Hodges (.263) singled and doubled (11) for the only Boise multihit game. Four of the five Hawks hits were doubles—from Hodges, CF Rashad Crawford (.266, 12 2B), 1B Danny Canela (.282, 15 2B) and C Mark Malave (.273, 7 2B).
Cubs Minor League Recap: 8/24/14
It was a tough day for the Cubs' affiliates, with only Daytona coming away victorious on Sunday. Boise had the day off and will resume play Monday night. Here are some highlights from yesterday's minor league action:
Iowa Cubs (68-69)
3rd Place (-4.0)
Iowa lost for the ninth time in its last 10 games, falling at Tacoma, 5-4 in 14 innings.
- RHP Dallas Beeler pitched six strong innings, giving up no earned runs and fanning six.
- 3B Kris Bryant (.307) homered for the second-straight game, going 1-for-6 with a first-inning, two-run blast. His 43 total home runs on the season lead the minor leagues.
- DH Jorge Soler (.278) reached base five times, going 3-for-5 with two walks and a seventh-inning, solo home run. He's tallied eight hits in his last two games to go along with four RBI.
- C Rafael Lopez (.286) and 1B Eli Whiteside (.202) recorded three hits apiece.
Tennessee Smokies (32-31)
1st Place (+1.0)
Tennessee lost its fourth-straight game, falling to visiting Jacksonville, 9-7. Tennessee pitching has allowed 50 runs in its last four games.
- SS Addison Russell (.297) went 2-for-5 with a ninth-inning, two-run blast.
- RF Pin-Chieh Chen (.233) went 4-for-5 with three runs scored, a double (7) and one stolen base (5).
- 1B Lars Anderson (.347) went 3-for-5 with his 12th RBI of the season.
- In his first start with the Smokies, Felix Doubront allowed four runs (three earned) on five hits in 4.1 innings. He threw 95 pitches, with 59 of them going for strikes.
Daytona Cubs (37-25)
1st Place (+2.5)
Daytona won its fifth-straight game, beating host Lakeland, 7-1.
- RHP Tayler Scott gave up one earned run over five innings.
- LF Kyle Schwarber (.314) extended his hitting streak to 12 games (.456/21-for-46) and homered for the fifth-straight game, going 2-for-4 with two home runs and three RBI (27). He's clubbed six home runs over the last five games, and has recorded eight multihit efforts during his 12-game hit streak.
- RF Billy McKinney (.308) went 2-for-3 with a walk, two runs scored and his 12th double of the year.
- LHP Gerardo Concepcion (1.29) struck out three hitters in 2.1 scoreless innings of relief.
Kane County Cougars (41-21)
1st Place (+2.0)
Kane County had its 13-game winning streak snapped, falling at Burlington, 2-1.
- RHP Daury Torrez gave up two unearned runs and struck out five in five innings.
- SS Carlos Penalver (.214) went 2-for-4 with a double (17) and his 37th RBI of the campaign.
- C Mark Zagunis (.292) went 1-for-3 with a walk and his first triple of the season.
- RHP David Garner (3.38) allowed two hits and fanned one in three scoreless innings of relief.
Mesa Cubs (8-15)
5th Place (-7.5)
Mesa managed just two hits in a 5-1 loss at the AZL Angels.
- 2B Varonex Cuevas (.319) and C Tyler Alamo (.205) recorded the two hits.
- RHP Adbert Alzolay (2-4, 7.71) allowed one run and fanned three in two innings of work to suffer his fourth loss of the year.