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Gregory Humphrey: ‘Mr. Baseball’ Bob Uecker: Professional broadcaster with delightful wit, dies at 90

For me, the best evidence of his broadcasting ability was during those long spells between plays when he could fill the airwaves with his ad-libbing. It was then he highlighted his delightful sense of humor. It was in those stretches between plays, or between the wind-ups of pitches that Uecker would join in with his color commentator in the booth, Pat Hughes, and they would become a comedy duo.

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John Torinus: A governor from WOW counties?

Two of the three candidates showing an interest in the next gubernatorial race live and work here; a third potential candidate is from upstate; a fourth potential candidate who has not expressed interest publicly is also considering jumping into the contest for the election 22 months from now. The race will get into full swing in mid-2025.

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Gregory Humphrey: ‘Mr. Baseball’ Bob Uecker: Professional broadcaster with delightful wit, dies at 90

For me, the best evidence of his broadcasting ability was during those long spells between plays when he could fill the airwaves with his ad-libbing. It was then he highlighted his delightful sense of humor. It was in those stretches between plays, or between the wind-ups of pitches that Uecker would join in with his color commentator in the booth, Pat Hughes, and they would become a comedy duo.

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John Torinus: A governor from WOW counties?

Two of the three candidates showing an interest in the next gubernatorial race live and work here; a third potential candidate is from upstate; a fourth potential candidate who has not expressed interest publicly is also considering jumping into the contest for the election 22 months from now. The race will get into full swing in mid-2025.

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