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 Game 1: HR Johnson Team - 6 Desert Sun Embroidery (DSE) - 3
 (The What??? happened- Game)
The visiting HRJ Team led off and immediately scored 3 runs. Then it was DSE’s turn, and they plated 3 runs, and that was it for (DES)’s offence. HRJ Team added 2 in the 3rd and 1 in the 4th, and that was the ‘Old Ball Game’. 6/3 with a hit count of 15/9. Scott Peterson doubled and was perfect; 3/3 for HRJ Team 

 
Game 2: Sun Canyon Bank (SCB) – 8 Stella’s Wishes – 7
(Da Big-Dog got bit - Game)
Out of the box, it looked like Stella’s might trample the Bankers. After 2, it was 6-1. Stella’s The 3rd inning showed a resurgence as 3 runs echoed down the canyon. A foreboding of this to come! Stella’s was able to add one more making it 7/4. But the homestretch belonged to Sun Canyon Bank as they tacked on 4 runs that Stella’s never answered, enabling a 6th inning. The 6th produced no runs with 7 batters sent to the plate between the 2 teams. (SCB)’s Leslie Love’s a round tripper was added to 3 doubles by Steven Carr, Charles Powell and Ernie’left hand’ Timmons. The hit count was once again with the winners19/15. This was certainly a fun game to watch. 

 
Game 3: Larry Ott Realty (LOR) – 7       Ideal Insurance - 4
(Trivia Time at the Ball Diamond - Game)
 Ideal was fresh and in for a win as they took the field after a sensible bye game and restful time off. The 1st inning passed scoreless. The second was 2/1 LOR. The LOR began to pummel Ideal with bases hit: 2 triples, and 2 doubles. Sub-Scott Dannen and Manager Bob Schneeberg added triples. Doubles by Ron Groff, Dexter Yard. The Hit count was 16/15, oddly, in favour of Ideal Insurance. 

Trivia (1). Who was the last manager to rack up a win for Ideal Insurgence? 
Trivia (2). If a rooster lays an egg on the ridge of a barn roof with a wind speed of (0), and the egg-layer is facing South on a north-facing roof. Which side will the egg roll down? East or West?
Trivia (3). How old is Eddie Carino?

As Christmas approaches, it’s easy to get distracted. Take care, stay focused!

Your Cub Reporter wishes you all a Merry Christmas and Season's Greetings. Happy Hanukkah. I leave for Knoxville, TN, on Thursday.

**** Trivia answers can be given to Col. Steven Alexander****

 Standings:                 W L T
1 Stella’s Wish            7 4 0
2 Encore Floors          6 4 2 
3 HR Johnson Team   6 4 1
4 Sun Canyon Bank    6 4 1
5 DS  Embroidery       3 6 1
6 Larry Ott Realty       5 5 1
7 Ideal Insurance        3 8 0