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Ginny's ready to buy a car. From one of Mike's dealerships. 😃

ooh, nice. I went with “not from one of Mike’s dealerships” for the grumpy Lawson of it all.

and that’s a start

“You’re not starting for another five days, Baker,” Butch complained. “Do you really need to be looking at the scouting reports right now?”

Mike, personally, agreed. He generally agreed with Ginny’s approach to her starts: there was no such thing as over-preparation. However, Butch had a point. She’d had an excellent outing today and should focus on the meal provided by clubhouse chefs to help her recoup, which was currently sitting neglected at her side. 

Ginny, apparently though, agreed too. 

“I’m not,” she replied absently, though given the way her eyes were still trained on her tablet, none of her teammates believed her. Not until she said, “I’m looking for a car.”

“A what?” 

The words were out of Mike’s mouth before he could really think about them.

Finally, her eyes lifted from the screen, meeting his. Her nose wrinkled. “A car, Lawson,” she enunciated, clear and slow like she thought his hearing was going. That earned a light chuckle from the remaining Padres, though most of them had blown through their dinners and gone home to maximize on a night spent in their own houses. Ginny didn’t look proud of the feat, but Blip more than made up for her placidity. 

“You know, they have ones with motors now, man. No more need to propel it with your feet.”

“The Flinstones?” Mike demanded, frowning down any more laughter from his team of traitors. “Really?”

“I figure you and Fred are of an age,” Blip replied airily, ambling off to his cubby so he could get home to his wife and the kids.

Mike let the car talk drop. For a while. If, the following day, he made sure to get into the clubhouse early—so early that only one Padre would possibly be around—that was just to avoid more Stone Age jokes. 

“Hey, Lawson,” Ginny greeted as he walked into the weight room, no sign that she clocked his sour mood. “Do you think Arenado will still be on his hot streak when we go to Colorado?”

“I don’t know,” he groused, frowning at her. “Probably. Are you really going to buy a car?”

“I don’t know. Probably,” she parroted, nimbly folding herself in half to stretch out her hamstrings. 

“Baker.” Mike pointedly averted his eyes, though her ass in spandex was a work of art.

“What?” she rolled upright, raising an eyebrow. “I’ve had a lot of weird Uber drivers lately. Besides, I kind of miss having a car. There a problem with that?”

“No, of course not. But you know you don’t have to do all that research, right?”

Ginny squinted at him. “Did I miss the part where research is an intrinsic and infuriating part of the car buying experience?”

“It is,” he grudgingly allowed. For people who aren’t friends with the owner of an entire network of dealerships.”

She laughed. “Is that why you’re being such a grump?”

“I’m not being a grump.”

“Sure.” Her agreement was clearly pure indulgence. Mike would’ve been more annoyed about it, but Ginny was grinning at him, inviting him in on her joke. “I’m still not buying a car from you, though.”

“Why not?”

“You make 20 times as much as I do, old man,” she said, conveniently forgetting her clutch Nike deal that made him and the rest of the team look like peasants. “You want my money, you can win it from me in poker.”

Mike was smart enough not to blurt that he’d give her whatever damn car she wanted. But, God did he want to. He wanted to give Ginny everything. Still, he’d gotten pretty good at keeping that particular desire to himself. 

“You make that sound like it’s actually hard,” he said instead, cramming down everything else the way he’d become so adept at since last September. She rolled her eyes and went back to stretching. Mike joined her, though he couldn’t resist getting one last word in.

“Okay, you don’t have to buy your car from me, but you do know I’ll help you, right?” With anything remained unsaid.

Her smile, when she looked over at him, was dazzling. “I know you’ve got my back, Mike.”

Hearing that out loud, admitted as easily as if Ginny was just telling him the time, was almost worth the months of denial, the tight control he’d exerted over himself since his desperate attempt at a trade fell through. Mike might not be able to be anything more than Ginny’s friend, teammate, and captain right now, but there were far worse places to be. 

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Democratic gubernatorial nominee Andrew Gillum celebrates his victory with supporters during his election watch party at Hotel Duval on Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2018.

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Racism immediately became an issue in the Florida governor’s race Wednesday as both nominees made predictions: The Democrat said voters aren’t looking for a misogynist, racist or bigot, while the Republican said voters shouldn’t “monkey this up” by choosing his African-American opponent.

  “I believe that Florida and its rich diversity are going to be looking for a governor who’s going to bring us together. Not divide us. Not misogynists. Not racists,” Andrew Gillum said after Ron DeSantis warned Floridians not to “monkey this up” by voting for his black opponent. pic.twitter.com/UogaVORFWG

— POLITICO (@politico) August 29, 2018

Only hours after their primary election victories, Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum and U.S. Rep. Ron DeSantis made clear the high-profile race in the nation’s largest political battleground state was going to be nasty and racially charged. Gillum, a far-left Democrat seeking to become the state’s first black governor, and DeSantis, a Trump-endorsed Republican, are political opposites, both seeking to gin up turnout among the party’s most ardent supporters.

BREAKING: Fox News apologized for Ron DeSantis and his offensive language. That’s how bad his racist dog whistle was. Fox News apologized. Wow. I think it’s clear that DeSantis should drop out of the race. But he won’t. So make sure to support Democrat @AndrewGillum! #VoteGillum

— Scott Dworkin (@funder) August 29, 2018

Asked if he’s afraid of President Donald Trump’s support for DeSantis, Gillum told CNN that his race is about uniting the state.

“I actually believe that Florida and its rich diversity are going to be looking for a governor who’s going to bring us together, not divide us. Not misogynist, not racist, not bigots, they’re going to be looking for a governor who is going to appeal to our higher aspirations as a state, “Gillum said.

Meanwhile, on Fox News, DeSantis called Gillum an “articulate” candidate, but said “the last thing we need to do is to monkey this up by trying to embrace a socialist agenda with huge tax increases and bankrupting this state. That is not going to work. It’s not going to be good for Florida.”

“Ben, do you know if we were in the same studio I would give you a hug, today? Like that’s real.” @angela_rye and @benfergusonshow find common ground in condemning Rep. Ron DeSantis for using phrase “monkey this up” in referencing opponent Andrew Gillum https://t.co/SlxMTNFzur pic.twitter.com/COqw9HBGsi

— CNN Newsroom (@CNNnewsroom) August 29, 2018

Democrats immediately decried DeSantis’ comment as racist, but the DeSantis campaign clarified that his comments were directed at Gillum’s policies, not the candidate himself. “To characterize it as anything else is absurd,” his spokesman Stephen Lawson said.

Gillum called the comment a form of “gutter politics” that he said comes from the “Trump school” of trying to “fire up the base.”

DeSantis came from behind in the GOP primary with the help of Trump to beat Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam, who campaigned longer, raised more money and built party establishment support.

Gillum upset a field of five that included former U.S. Rep. Gwen Graham, who was hoping to become the state’s first female governor and win the office once held by her father, Bob Graham. Gillum spent the least of the major candidates, but won the hearts of those who consider themselves progressives, and got a late boost from Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders.

They’re seeking to succeed Gov. Rick Scott, who can’t run for re-election because of term limits and is instead challenging Democratic U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson.

In a state sure to be a battleground in the 2020 presidential vote, the governor’s race will essentially be a referendum on Trump.

“We’re going to make clear to the rest of the world that the dark days that we’ve been under coming out of Washington, that the derision and the division that have been coming out of our White House, that right here in the state of Florida that we are going to remind this nation of what is truly the American way,” Gillum told cheering supporters.

DeSantis also came out fighting, criticizing Gillum as “way, way, way too liberal for the state of Florida.”

“That is not what Floridians want,” DeSantis declared.

DeSantis based nearly his entire primary run Trump and acknowledged his endorsement was the key.

“With one tweet, that kind of put me on the map,” DeSantis said.

Trump weighed in Wednesday on Twitter saying that not only did DeSantis win but that “his opponent in November is his biggest dream.” He called Gillum a “failed socialist mayor” who has “allowed crime and many other problems to flourish in the city.”

Tallahassee has had one of the Florida’s highest crime rates in recent years though it has been going down.

Gillum brushed off Trump’s tweet, saying, “I’m a Democrat, but I have to tell you that not much what Donald Trump says is actually based in fact. The president does not scare me. If he’s going to tweet at me he should @ me. And he ought to know he should be prepared to receive a response when appropriate.”

DeSantis, who turns 40 next month, is a former Navy lawyer who won his seat in 2012 running as a Washington outsider. He entered the governor’s race a month after Trump’s December tweet that he would make “a GREAT governor.” Later Trump held a rally for him in Tampa.

Gillum, meanwhile, relied on a grassroots campaign in the big-money Democratic primary.

Gillum was a 23-year-old Florida A&M student when he became the youngest person elected to the Tallahassee City Commission in 2003. He was elected mayor in 2014. He’s a gifted public speaker who did well in debates, often receiving the most applause, but the FBI is investigating Tallahassee city hall for alleged corruption. Gillum has said he’s not a target.

Their policy differences are pronounced: DeSantis is pro-gun, and anti-tax; Gillum boasts about beating gun rights groups in a lawsuit and is calling for an increase in corporate taxes.

Gillum didn’t make race an issue in the primary. But he acknowledged in a recent interview that it would be “big” to be Florida’s first black governor.

“I have been really slow to try to think on it because it’s too big,” he said. “There will absolutely be a part of this that I can’t even put words to around what it might mean for my children and other people’s kids. Especially growing up for them in the age of Donald Trump.”

___

AP reporters Gary Fineout and Joe Reedy, Tamara Lush in Orlando, Kelli Kennedy in Fort Lauderdale and Mike Schneider in Orlando contributed to this report.

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Go to Source Racism Already An Issue In Florida Governor’s Race TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Racism immediately became an issue in the Florida governor’s race Wednesday as both nominees made predictions: The Democrat said voters aren’t looking for a misogynist, racist or bigot, while the Republican said voters shouldn’t “monkey this up” by choosing his African-American opponent.

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The Pool Scene - Eric Charlton, Jacob Watson - Independent

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Watson and Charlton Win Big on Poison Lone Star Tour

Former Junior World Championship contender, Jacob Watson, came from behind to claim the 35-player open 9-ball division, his first-ever open division win on the Poison Lone Star Billiards Tour. After losing the hot seat match to Eric Charlton, 7-6, Watson fought his way back, ousting Charlton in the finals, 7-0, 7-5. Watson reached yet another milestone in his short, but successful playing career, winning his first open division title which accompanies two amateur division wins, this year.  New on the scene, Eric Charlton mad a big splash in both divisions, taking home his first title in the 31-player, amateur 9-ball division, coming from behind to defeat Pete Charles in the finals, 5-4, 5-2. Charlton also finished second in the open, and took home $1,630 for his $80 investment!

On March 18th-19th, 2017, Bogies Billiards and Sports Bar (Houston, Texas), along with tour title sponsor Poison by Predator Cues PoisonBilliards.com, and sponsors Cyclop Pool Balls facebook@CyclopPoolBalls,  Ozone Billiards OzoneBilliards.com, APA of North Harris County facebook@APANorthHarrisCounty,  OutsvilleBilliards.com, and Realtor, Jimmy Jenkins , facilitated another successful  event for Poison Lone Star Billiards Tour players. The tour would like to thank room owners David and Shannon Richardson, and their entire staff, for hosting another first-rate event.

In the open 9-ball division, Watson made his way to the final four winners’ side with victories over L.J. Johnson, Duane Bryant, 7-6, and Jerry Cook, 7-4,while Richie Richeson overcame Johnny Lawson, Doug Young, 7-5, and Will Felder, 7-3. Tour newcomer, Eric Charlton, bested Justin Pena, Doug Gray, 7-6, and Aaron Springs, 7-4, while Brian Rosenbaum defeated Ruben Montelongo, Mike Palowski, 7-5, and Steve Williams, 7-3. On the one-loss side, after a first round loss at the hands of Bryant, Pete Charles won six consecutive matches, including wins over Palowski, 7-1, Thomas Madison, 7-6, and Cook, 7-4. After a first round loss to Jake Polendo, Yoko Joe went on to eliminate Damion Manning, 7-1, Duane Bryant, 7-3, Robbie Salinas, and Steve Williams, 7-2. Charles overcame McCary, 7-3, while Springs ended Joe’s run, 7-6. On the east side, Watson sent Richeson west, 7-5, while Charlton made quick work of Rosenbaum, 7-4. Hot seat action witnessed an intense, showdown for the books, as Watson and Charlton met up once again, this time in the amateur 9-ball division. The set went hill-hill, and in the final game, Watson scratched on the 9-ball, losing 7-6. Back on the one-loss side, Charles eliminated Rosenbaum, while Springs sent Richeson packing, 7-2. Watson took out Springs, 7-5, for a shot at redemption. These two players developed quite a history in just one event. Each competing in both divisions, the score on total sets against one another, coming into this final, was Charlton with (2) two sets, and Jacob, with (1) one set. Watson’s drive was at maximum speed, and his intensity made for great spectating. He dominated Charlton in the first set, 7-0. In overtime, Charlton found his stride, but it was too little, too late. Watson secured the second set, 7-5, winning his third Poison Lone Star Billiards Tour title of 2017. Congratulations to Jacob Watson, who has now earned the right to become an open division player, exclusively.

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Jacob Watson

Eric Charlton

In the amateur 9-ball division, Jacob Watson took no prisoners on his way to the final four winners’ side, defeating Brian Rosenbaum, 5-2, Yoko Joe, 5-0, and Eric Charlton, 5-0, while Justin Pena bested Tom Rehm, Aaron Springs, 5-3, and L.J. Johnson, 5-1. Richard Hernandez was on a roll, securing wins over Gerald Holland, Steve Williams, 5-2, and Mike Palowski, 5-2, while Pete Charles ousted Joey Hatch, 5-1, Doug Gray, 5-3, and Bobby Garcia, 5-2. On the west side, after losing his first match to Aaron Springs, Tony Scott won six consecutive matches, eliminating Jim McCary, 5-2, Hatch, Joe, 5-2, Will Felder, 5-1, Garcia, 5-1, and Palowski, 5-1. Charlton eliminated Chuck Adams, 5-2, and L.J. Johnson, to reach the final six. Back on the east side, it was Pena over Watson, 5-1, and Charles over Hernandez, 5-3. On the one-loss side, Watson took out Scott, 5-2, while Charlton eliminated Hernandez, 5-1. Once again, Watson and Charlton found themselves face to face. This time, the saga played out a bit different, with Charlton dominating Watson, 5-1. In the hot seat match, Charles overcame Pena, 5-0, who was in turn eliminated by Charlton, 5-0. After securing five back-to-back wins, no doubt, Charlton was pumped for the finals. In the first set, a back and forth battle between Charles and Charlton ended in a 5-4 loss for the undefeated Charles. In the second set, Charlton came on strong, dealing Charles his final blow, 5-2. Congratulations to Eric Charlton on his first-ever win on the Poison Lone Star Billiards Tour.

There were a number of players at this event competing on tour for the first time.  The tour would like to thank all those players and invite them back at every opportunity. Also, congratulations to Jason Harris who won a Poison VX Break/Jump Cue, and J.C. Torres who took home a Poison VX Jump Cue, in the regular event raffle, and free raffle, over the weekend.

The tour would like to recognize its 2017 sponsors and venues: Poison by Predator Cues, Cyclop Pool Balls, Ozone Billiards, APA of North Harris County, Outsville Billiards, and Realtor, Jimmy Jenkins. This year, the tour welcomes back Texas venues Bogies Billiards and Sports Bar (Houston), Bogies West (Houston), Skinny Bob’s Billiards (Round Rock), and our brand new venues, Fat Racks Sports Bar and Billiards (San Antonio), and CK Billiards (Dallas).

Without the nearly 300 players who attend Poison Lone Star Billiards Tour events, annually, production of this tour would not be possible. The tour would like to thank each and every player for their participation, whether it’s one event, or every event year round. It is because of your patronage, that the Poison Lone Star Billiards Tour celebrates its 9th birthday this year, serving players across Texas and in surrounding states.  The tour welcomes everyone back for the next event, to be held on April 1st-2nd, 2017, at Bogies West, located at 9638 Jones Road, in Houston, Texas. The full 2017 schedule is published at www.LoneStarBilliardsTour.com. The Poison Lone Star Billiards Tour encourages everyone who loves to play pool and compete in a friendly atmosphere, to attend an event. “Like” us on Facebook @LoneStarTour and “Follow” us on Twitter @LoneStarTour09. 

Eric Charlton, Jacob Watson, Pete Charles, Justin Pena

Amateur 1st Eric Charlton $430/$600 2nd Pete Charles $300/$420 3rd Justin Pena $180/$260 4th Jacob Watson $100/$100 5th-6th Tony Scott, Richard Hernandez $60 ea 7th-8th Mike Palowski, L.J. Johnson $25 ea

Eric Charlton, Pete Charles, Jacob Watson, Aaron Springs

Open   1st Jacob Watson $475/$470 2nd Eric Charlton $320/$280 3rd Aaron Springs $190/$150 4th Pete Charles $100 5th-6th Richie Richeson, Brian Rosenbaum $60 7th-8th Yoko Joe, Jim McCary $35 ea