Jackie Drinks White Rock

Here is another edition of Vintage Dodger Spokesman. Along with Yogi Berra and Bobby Thompson, Jackie Robinson pitched a refreshing sparkling soda drink to the masses in 1953. It was something called White Rock, which apparently still exist today. Here is what Jackie had to say.

"My favorite is White Rock orange beverage because of the true fruit flavor. And it tastes even better when mixed with ice cream. Try it, kids, for a real enjoyable treat."

Mmmmm... that does sound good.

Daily Conlon: 82 through 90

Here are the Daily Conlon cards numbered 82 through 90.

Billy Southworth, located on the bottom row at the center, is a Hall of Fame manager who went on to lead two St. Louis Cardinals clubs to World Series championships. He was noted for his strict adherence to the fundamentals of Baseball. Billy played small ball, he bunted, moved players over, and platooned. Southworth also had incredible instincts for the game.

"Watch this guy. He will do things you won’t believe and they will work for him," said Clint Conaster. For instance, he would take a guy off the bench hitting about .150 like Bob Sturgeon [whose ’48 batting average was .218] and he would deliver a clutch base hit. He just had a gut feeling about the right thing to do in that situation. The moves he would make would work for him--all the time, not occasionally. Leo Durocher was the same way. I don’t know what it is. It’s like some guys can pick horses out of nowhere. Southworth was a genius like that on the diamond."

Bankruptcy!

This week is starting out great. The Dodgers filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy this morning in hopes of thwarting MLB's eventual takeover of the team. Per the Wall Street Journal:

Mr. McCourt will ask the bankruptcy court to approve a new long-term media rights deal that he says will save his team from its liquidity crisis. The Dodgers' assets still outweigh their liabilities, but the team doesn't have enough cash to meet the June 30 payroll.

And here's the kicker- something we found out just a few days ago.

Fox, a unit of News Corp., hasn't commented on Mr. Selig's decision, but it is unlikely the media company will keep its offer on the table during the bankruptcy standoff, two people familiar with the matter said.

That's right. This whole process it ultimately an exercise in futility. How can the court approve a media contract that does not exist- if only verbal. After all, a media contract is more than just dollars and cents. There are details that I doubt have been hammered out in any meaningful way. Besides, what if Fox says to the court, as has already been intimated, that there is no contract; therefore, no deal to approve?

Folks, we are heading into probably the end, and most painful part of this entire process. Like McCourt's divorce the legal separation between the Dodgers/ MLB and the McCourt's will air out all of the dirty laundry and it ain't going to be pretty.

UPDATE:

We've got an answer to the above question. Apparently, McCourt has asked the court to create an open bidding process for a new media contract- thereby telling Fox to go "F" off.

eBay: a World Series Megaphone

The fluorescent yellow looks very out of place in the 60's. This is a souvenir 1965 World Series megaphone featuring the Dodgers versus the Twins. I can imagine hoards of fans sitting in the stands with this held up to their mouths. They scream taunts and jabs to get the opposition off their game. Unfortunately for Minnesota, it would do no good. The Dodgers were the team of destiny then as they won the series in 7 games.

(eBay Auction Link)

Viva Los Dodgers Sunday

With it being ThinkCure! weekend the Dodgers have a whole bunch of special events scheduled for before todays game; including an autograph sessions with Steve Yeager, Ron Cey and Manny Mota. Check out the schedule below.

This Sunday will feature an autograph session in support of ThinkCure! weekend. From 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., former Dodger greats Steve Yeager and Ron Cey will sign autographs for fans for a suggested donation of $5. Dodger coach Manny Mota will sign autographs from 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Fans can submit questions for a special Q&A session scheduled with Yeager and Cey at 12:30 p.m.

Ballet Folklorico Mexico Azteca will provide entertainment. Within Ballet Folklorico Mexico Azteca are several dance groups in different age categories: Michoacan Pollitos (ages 3-7), Nuevo Leon (ages 8-11), Jalisco de Listones (ages 8-11), Sinaloa Costa (ages 12-16), Nayarit (ages 17-20) and Guerrero. Univision Radio’s La Nueva KSCA 101.9 FM and DJ Chiquibaby will also be on site.

WHERE: Dodger Stadium Lot 6

11:10 a.m. Auto gates open
11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Mota in autograph tent
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Yeager and Cey in autograph tent
11:40 a.m. Michoacan Pollitos performance
11:50 a.m. Nuevo Leon performance
12:00 p.m. Jalisco de Listones performance
12:10 p.m. Sinaloa Costa Performance
12:20 p.m. Nayarit Performance
12:25 p.m. Guerrero Performance
12:30 p.m. – 12:45 p.m. Q&A with Yeager and Cey

Sunday Dodger Videos

For your lazy Sunday viewing. Here are some Sunday Dodger Videos.

Let's start this off right with some doing some kids dancing at Dodger Stadium.

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OK. That was strange. What kind of dancing was that? Hey, and what the hell is this? Please lady, don't drink at games. I am thoroughly disgusted.

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I know, you hate me now for putting that up. Heck, I hate myself for putting it up. I need a diversion. How about some Ozomatli at Viva Los Dodgers. It features live footage, but has been dubbed with recorded music.

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That was more like it. Here, Matt Kemp talks about his favorite All-Star memory. You can still vote for Kemp and Andre Ethier for the All-Star game, here.

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Don Mattingley talks about his favorite All-Star memory.

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