My photos of Spencer Glacier (and Spencer Lake), so named in 1909 by the USGS after Edward A. Spencer, a paymaster for the Alaska Central Railroad. In 1905 he had fallen into one of its crevasses where he died only to be found a year later. It remains today only accessible by train. The Alaska Central Railroad went bankrupt to be replaced by successor railroads including today's Alaska Railroad.
Spencer Glacier is located 60 miles south of Anchorage near the Turnagain Arm so named by Captain Cook's men for their ships having to "turn again" when they realized the arm was not the sought after Northwest Passage.
In this below linked music video Playlist view and listen to music videos which capture activity in the sky and on the ground on a Friday afternoon with scenic Mount Susitna looming in the background.and fronted by the ocean waters of Cook Inlet as viewed from Anchorage Alaska.
Included is both a US Air Force refueling plane and a US Navy aircraft as they approach Anchorage Alaska's JBER military base.
Then below watch Princess Cruise Line's and Holland America's Ultra Dome Cars riding the Alaska Railroad tracks that border Cook Inlet.
Link to Music Video Playlist of Planes and Trains on a Friday Afternoon in Alaska:
NO LIGHTS NIGHT BASEBALL IS A LONG STANDING ALASKA TRADITION - VIDEO AND PHOTOS FROM LAST NIGHT'S NIGHT GAME AT ANCHORAGE'S MULCAHY STADIUM
The first organized baseball game played in Anchorage Alaska was on July 4th, 1915, just a month prior to the land auction that marked the beginning of Anchorage as a city. That game was played at the base of Government Hill near Ship Creek. It is also noted for having been decades ahead of organized baseball in having been an integrated team. A black player, now only known as "Agee," is featured prominently in the photo of the team taken by famed photographer and Alaska artist, Sydney Laurence.
The following year the Alaska Railroad Commission had a stadium built at 6th and C in what is now downtown Anchorage. In 1949 it was given the name of Mulcahy Stadium so named after Alaska's "Mr. Baseball," William Mulch, an auditor with the the Alaska Railroad who came to Anchorage in 1922 and among other things brought Little League to Alaska.
When the city's baseball stadium was relocated in 1963 to its present location on 16th Avenue, the stadium's name "Mulcahy" went with it. Mulcahy Stadium is notable for having had a number of Major League Baseball players get their start there playing for The Alaska League during their college years. They include Aaron Judge, Mark McGuire, Randy Johnson, and Paul Goldschmidt.
The 4th of July games continue to the present day and now feature a double header between the Anchorage Glacier Pilots and the Anchorage Bucks, both members of The Alaska Baseball League. The second game starts at 10:00 PM and fireworks follow.
Pictured below are photos from last night' s night game between the same two teams, also played without lights. The game was sponsored by Rotary and during the 7th inning stretch we Rotary Club members from across the city gathered on the field and led the crowd in singing "Take Me Out to the Ball Game."
Night Baseball in Alaska Without Lights - The Anchorage Bucs Take on The Anchorage Pilots at Mulcahy Stadium:
Only in Alaska night baseball can be played without lights.
As the clock approaches 9:O0 PM the game between The Anchorage Bucs and The Glacier Pilots is nearing the end of the 8th inning with Pilots at bat hoping for a comeback with the score at 10-5.
In this below linked video a hit keeps those hopes alive before a final out brings the 8th inning to a close. The score would stay the same in the 9th giving the Bucs the win.
The night’s game was sponsored by Rotary with Rotary Club members from across the city taking part by heading onto the field and then leading the crowd in singing “Take Me Out to the Ballgame” during the 7th inning stretch
Link to Music Video of Last Night's Night Baseball Game with No Lights:
Players in the first organized Baseball Game Played in Anchorage Alaska as Photographed by Sydney Laurence on July 4th, 1915:
The Town Lots land auction held the following month, as also photographed by famed photographer and Alaska Artist Sydney Laurence, which marked Anchorage's Creation as a City:
Last night's night game between The Anchorage Bucs and Anchorage Glacier Pilots played with no lights:
Spectators:
Rotary Club Members, with Rotary as the sponsorer of the game, Gathered on the field to sing "Take Me Out to The Ball Game" during the 7th inning stretch:
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This "portable" computer was transported in a trailer for us to use at the 1966 National Youth Science Camp held in West Virginia.
Today a more powerful computer could be transported in a briefcase.
My photos of Spencer Glacier (and Spencer Lake), so named in 1909 by the USGS after Edward A. Spencer, a paymaster for the Alaska Central Railroad. In 1905 he had fallen into one of its crevasses where he died only to be found a year later. It remains today only accessible by train. The Alaska Central Railroad went bankrupt to be replaced by successor railroads including today's Alaska Railroad.
Spencer Glacier is located 60 miles south of Anchorage near the Turnagain Arm so named by Captain Cook's men for their ships having to "turn again" when they realized the arm was not the sought after Northwest Passage.
Also circa 1966, a scene from "The Crucible" with my character as Reverend Hale.
From Friday
Lilacs as pictured across the street from my office with an Anchorage courthouse visible in the distance.
FRIDAY AFTERNOON VIEWS FROM THE OFFICE
In this below linked music video Playlist view and listen to music videos which capture activity in the sky and on the ground on a Friday afternoon with scenic Mount Susitna looming in the background.and fronted by the ocean waters of Cook Inlet as viewed from Anchorage Alaska.
Included is both a US Air Force refueling plane and a US Navy aircraft as they approach Anchorage Alaska's JBER military base.
Then below watch Princess Cruise Line's and Holland America's Ultra Dome Cars riding the Alaska Railroad tracks that border Cook Inlet.
Link to Music Video Playlist of Planes and Trains on a Friday Afternoon in Alaska:
https://www.youtube.com/embed/videoseries?list=PLFzw3eWEz52s
Concurrently taken Photos and Screen Shots fro the above linked videos:
NO LIGHTS NIGHT BASEBALL IS A LONG STANDING ALASKA TRADITION - VIDEO AND PHOTOS FROM LAST NIGHT'S NIGHT GAME AT ANCHORAGE'S MULCAHY STADIUM
The first organized baseball game played in Anchorage Alaska was on July 4th, 1915, just a month prior to the land auction that marked the beginning of Anchorage as a city. That game was played at the base of Government Hill near Ship Creek. It is also noted for having been decades ahead of organized baseball in having been an integrated team. A black player, now only known as "Agee," is featured prominently in the photo of the team taken by famed photographer and Alaska artist, Sydney Laurence.
The following year the Alaska Railroad Commission had a stadium built at 6th and C in what is now downtown Anchorage. In 1949 it was given the name of Mulcahy Stadium so named after Alaska's "Mr. Baseball," William Mulch, an auditor with the the Alaska Railroad who came to Anchorage in 1922 and among other things brought Little League to Alaska.
When the city's baseball stadium was relocated in 1963 to its present location on 16th Avenue, the stadium's name "Mulcahy" went with it. Mulcahy Stadium is notable for having had a number of Major League Baseball players get their start there playing for The Alaska League during their college years. They include Aaron Judge, Mark McGuire, Randy Johnson, and Paul Goldschmidt.
The 4th of July games continue to the present day and now feature a double header between the Anchorage Glacier Pilots and the Anchorage Bucks, both members of The Alaska Baseball League. The second game starts at 10:00 PM and fireworks follow.
Pictured below are photos from last night' s night game between the same two teams, also played without lights. The game was sponsored by Rotary and during the 7th inning stretch we Rotary Club members from across the city gathered on the field and led the crowd in singing "Take Me Out to the Ball Game."
Night Baseball in Alaska Without Lights - The Anchorage Bucs Take on The Anchorage Pilots at Mulcahy Stadium:
Only in Alaska night baseball can be played without lights.
As the clock approaches 9:O0 PM the game between The Anchorage Bucs and The Glacier Pilots is nearing the end of the 8th inning with Pilots at bat hoping for a comeback with the score at 10-5.
In this below linked video a hit keeps those hopes alive before a final out brings the 8th inning to a close. The score would stay the same in the 9th giving the Bucs the win.
The night’s game was sponsored by Rotary with Rotary Club members from across the city taking part by heading onto the field and then leading the crowd in singing “Take Me Out to the Ballgame” during the 7th inning stretch
Link to Music Video of Last Night's Night Baseball Game with No Lights:
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/61Wwb8I97L4
Players in the first organized Baseball Game Played in Anchorage Alaska as Photographed by Sydney Laurence on July 4th, 1915:
The Town Lots land auction held the following month, as also photographed by famed photographer and Alaska Artist Sydney Laurence, which marked Anchorage's Creation as a City:
Last night's night game between The Anchorage Bucs and Anchorage Glacier Pilots played with no lights:
Spectators:
Rotary Club Members, with Rotary as the sponsorer of the game, Gathered on the field to sing "Take Me Out to The Ball Game" during the 7th inning stretch:
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"When they can't find anything wrong with you, they create it!"
"When they can't find anything wrong with you, they create it!"
"When they can't find anything wrong with you, they create it!"
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i remember seeing these at the airport before
from Mexico
Ebbets field 1914
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I have seen that shop.
This also looks like places in Memphis. The bigger the signs, the more bang for the buck.
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