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Sermon on the mound

“The Ball Game of Life”   A sermon by Pastor L.J. London of the New Jerusalem Temple, Detroit, MI.

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A parting shot

Baby-Face Willette “Behind the 8 Ball”   Argo.   (1964)   Gene Barge (Sax (Alto), Baby Face Willette (Organ),   Jerold Donavon (Drums), Ben White (Guitar)   Esmond Edwards (Producer), Ron Malo (Engineer), Don Bronstein (Design), Don Bronstein (Cover Photo)   His masterpiece, and one of the greatest Hammond organ albums ever, is his Blue Note release “Face to Face.”   This is his second LP for Argo and his last as a leader.   Baby-Face soon after disappeared and, while unconfirmed, is said to have passed away in 1971.

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Hoop dreams

Hula-Hoop Polka   Frank Wojnarowski   Dana Records

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Rolling thunder

“Music for Swingin’ Bowlers”   Don Carter   Ebonite sponsored.   Mark 84 Records.

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Hoops (I did it again)

Avena de Castro Suave e Dancante   Odeon Records Brazil

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Hoops, upside your head!

Hula Hoop!   Adolfo Waitzman et ses Hula Hoopers   Pacific 45

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The happy hooker

Rugger Ditties “The First XV Sing Rugby Songs” Summit Records 1965.

This one is courtesy of lp cover lover, Andrew Flynn of Chandler, Arizona who writes “This was in my uncle’s collection from college (late 60’s). That’s Ann-Margret on the cover.   It’s just a bunch of guys singing songs in what sounds like a pub.   Not great – the cover was the best part.   Apparently “First XV” is a rugby (and sometimes soccer) term meaning “first team”. “

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When the chips are down

“Music for Losers”   Turk Murphy   Verve Records

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Electric Avenue

“The Go Sound of the Slots!”   The Revells   On Reprise.   “The sound, music and language of slot car racing – America’s newest hobby!”

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Sympathy for the daredevil

“Music For Skiers Only”   Illustrated by Virgil Partch (VIP).

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