APBA presents the Ultimate Series. Have you ever wondered if those 1919 White Sox were truly one of the greatest teams ever? No? Well, say no more! For today we will take a good, hard look at that question and provide an answer. Today, through the wonders of APBA Baseball, Inc., I will pit the 1919 Chicago White Sox vs. The 1927 New York Yankees in a best-of-seven series.

Yes, you read that correctly, folks. The "Black Sox" will take on the "Murderer's Row." It'll...

To celebrate spring and in honor of St. Patrick's Day, I'm posting a garden blog entry. I realize spring doesn’t officially begin until next Tuesday, March 20th. However, here in Chicago, it feels like we skipped spring and jumped right into summer. We are having the most peculiar weather in Chicago this spring and as a gardener, I am feeling quite challenged. Last fall, my husband and I planted spring bulbs - daffodils/buttercups & tulips – for our anniversary (October 26). I can't believe...

It's a new season in so many ways. Robin Ventura's arrival will one day be told as an epic tale, but until that happens, here's an abbreviated Song of South Side Spring.

Profound apologies in advance to H. W. Longfellow, though I'm confident that both he and his Hiawatha would have an appreciation for the rhythmic drama we've all endured.


On the shores of Mishigami,
By the shining big-bean sculpture,
Stood the city of Chicago,
City of the wind,...

The truth is out there.

Regular Season

White Sox 89-65, 2nd, 2 GB
679,923

The 1916 Sox were inching ever closer to the goal of an AL pennant. They finished four games off the pace from 1915, but it was good enough for 2nd place, only two games out. Pants Rowland put up with critics in the press and fan corps as the Sox lagged in 6th place at 26-28. After that, they caught fire and went on a hot streak.

The Sox went into September with a good shot at the flag. They were only...