I was originally thinking of that awesome women's softball team that carried the opposing injured player around the bases, though.
Oh, the college team. I remember reading about that. In looking through the Way Back machine I came across this interesting stat with respect to Walter Johnson:
His earned run average of 1.14 in 1913 was the fourth lowest ever at the time he recorded it; it remains the sixth-lowest today. It could have been lower if not for one of manager Clark Griffith's traditions. For the last game of the season, Griffith often treated the fans to a farce game. Johnson actually played center field that game until he was brought in to pitch. He allowed two hits before he was taken out of the game. The next pitcher - who was actually a career catcher - allowed both runners to score. The official scorekeeper ignored the game, but later, Johnson was charged with those two runs, raising his ERA from 1.09 to 1.14.
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juliana, I don't remember too many specifics, but this kind of fits your scenario.
Some years ago (1970s?), two South American soccer teams were playing a World Cup qualifier. One team could advance to the next round if it won by some riduculous margin (maybe 5 or 6 goals), and the other team wasn't affected by the outcome. The team got its margin of victory, and collusion was argued.
Unfortunately, I can't Google anything about that game. But "soccer" and "collusion" will give you a couple other examples where that type of scenario has been argued.
I just went to the vending machine, and noticed that one of my nickels wasn't a nickel, but rather a 0.20 Swiss Franc coin. At current exchange rates, this represents nearly a 400% windfall!
Favre took a sack for...someone or other to break a record a few years back. People (I.e.) me and most folks I know are still a little pissy about that.
(Also re Favre - how has his wife not killed him yet? This is crazy.)
At current exchange rates, this represents nearly a 400% windfall!
Go, Tom!! May such fortunate events occur to all of today. (I found a new groomer who is right around the corner from my office, was very gentle with my elderly dog, was way cheaper than the Petco or Petsmart, and did a great job. I feel very lucky indeed.)
I just went to the vending machine, and noticed that one of my nickels wasn't a nickel, but rather a 0.20 Swiss Franc coin. At current exchange rates, this represents nearly a 400% windfall!
Perhaps you've found the wondrous alchemical vending machine. Why not check your wallet and see if any of your dollars have transformed into euros?
At current exchange rates, this represents nearly a 400% windfall!
Hey, if that happens 19 more times, you could buy a gallon of gas.
When I come back from San Francisco, I need to find a good groomer to help take care of Pisces. She still has quite a few mats, mostly on her legs, that I'd love to take care of without shaving down.
Favre took a sack for...someone or other to break a record a few years back.
Oh yeah, I remember that.
(Also re Favre - how has his wife not killed him yet? This is crazy.)
I. Do. Not. Know. Plus, at this point? The only place he can go is Tampa, and he would get killed there. This whole debacle has left a bad taste in my mouth. That said, GO PACK!
I just went to the vending machine, and noticed that one of my nickels wasn't a nickel, but rather a 0.20 Swiss Franc coin. At current exchange rates, this represents nearly a 400% windfall!
AWESOME!
