The New Left Field at Camden Yards: Brilliant Mistake
I fully agree with the Oriole’s decision to make it more difficult to hit home runs at Camden Yards by
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Dudley Thompson lives in Girdletree, MD., population 106. He was born, raised, and lived most of his life in Baltimore. He worked for the News-American on the advertising side until it closed in ‘86. His second career was teaching in juvenile jails for the Maryland State Department of Education. He holds a Masters in Liberal Arts from Johns Hopkins University, ‘77, and a B.A from the University of Maryland,’74.
Author: Dudley Thompson
Roe v. Wade: A 50 year mistake
It is nearly impossible to separate the emotional from the rational in a discussion of abortion yet in constitutional terms,
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Orioles Losing by Design
The Orioles are on a massive losing streak that has been compared to the losing streak in 1988. The differences
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Don’t Play Ball: Cancel the Season
All of the Oriole players have decided to play this year because their careers are on the line. In fact, their lives are on the line with the threat of the Coronavirus hanging over the season. Major League Baseball is making a terrible mistake trying to force an abbreviated 60 game season.
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Major League Baseball: Your Cheating Heart
Recently the GM of the Orioles, Mr. Elias, stated that he believes Major League Baseball is doing a good job
Read moreConfessions of an Oriole fan
As the Orioles’ year winds down, I have a few confessions to make regarding this most difficult year. 1) I
Read moreSexual harassment did not cost Hillary the election
Dear Editor, Just when I thought I had heard every excuse for Mrs. Clinton’s loss a year ago, I am
Read moreLetter to the Editor: Best reason to keep the Electoral College
Dear Editor, Last week The New York Times ran yet another editorial demonizing the Electoral College. Apparently, the 2016 election
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