PODCAST POOLS

WIN A FREE YEAR OF THE PODCAST!
Win a “FREE Podcast Only Pool” and get 10pts—-2nd Place = 5pts—-3rd Place = 2pts
Who ever has the most points at the end of the year gets the podcast for 2024 FREE!
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2023 YEAR LONG STANDINGS
Pools: Dow Jan/Feb/March, NHL-Jan/Feb/March, NFL Playoff pool, Daytona 500, WBC baseball, Hiking pool#1
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John Campbell 26.5pts (NHL-Feb,Masters-2nd,Talledega)
Ken in SD: 21pts (Masters/KD-3rd)
Todd Lorber. 20pts (Dow-April, Hiking #1-2nd, KD-2nd)
Dustin LI-15pts (Talledega-2nd/KD-1st)
Charlie in Boston 15pts (Dow-Feb, PGA-2nd)
Daryl Wisky-11pt (KD-3rd, PGA-1st)
Rob Snyder 10pts (MLB-April)
Linda H. 10pts (NHL-Jan)
AG in Arizona 10pts (NHL-March)
Paulo 10pts
Denis in PA 10pts (Dow-Jan)
John Reuscher 10pts
William Waidelich 10pts (Dow-March)
Dave B. in Mich: 10pts
Trucker Tim–10pts (Hiking Pool-Mileage-1st)
Tk in FL 10pts (Dow-Apr-2nd/MLBApril-3rd, PGA-3rd)
Dave in Calgary–10pts (Hiking–1st)
Mark in Ohio 8.5pts (NHL March-2nd)
Marty n NC 7pts
Jason in Vegas–6pts (MLB-April-2nd/KD-3rd)
Chad in Denver–5pts (Hiking/Mileage-2nd)
John Campbell 5pts
John in Indy 5pts
Kevin Knutson 5pts
Mr. Juicy 5pts
Joe H 5pts
Sureshot21-5pts (Dow April-3rd)
Jeff Cohen. 4.5pt
Eric G Syra 3.5pts (NHL March-3rd)
AnthonyBM 2.66pts (Hiking-3rd)
Paul in Charl.–2.66pts (Hiking–3rd/Mileage-3rd)
Dave in Mich. 2.16pts (Hiking-3rd)
Colby P. 2pts (Masters-3rd)
Mick in MN 2pts
Billy in NY 2pts
Dom in ER 2pts
Mike in SC 2pts (Talledega-3rd)
Paul Charl 1.5pts
GigandGears 1pt
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FREE PODCAST POOL…INDIANAPOLIS 500 Pool
$100 worth of O-Picks merch inc: free month of the podcast, courtesy of Mickey Martin….it’s the Indy 500 Pool!!
Pick ONE Driver from each group. Person with the lowest/best cumulative finish is the winner.
Tiebreaker #1: Highest/Best finishing driver.
TB #2…2nd best driver, etc. until a tie is broken.
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GROUP A: Alex Palou, Pato O`Ward, Scott Dixon, Takuma Sato, Felix Rosenqvist, Rinus Veekay
GROUP B: Scott McLaughlin, Marcus Ericsson, Alexander Rossi, Josef Newgarden, Will Power, Santino Ferrucci
GROUP C: Colton Herta, Tony Kanaan, Graham Rahal, Kyle Kirkwood, Romain Grosjean, Helio Castroneves
GROUP D: Conor Daly, Ed Carpenter, Simon Pagenaud, Marco Andretti, David Malukas, Benjamin Pedersen,
GROUP E: Ryan Hunter-Reay, Jack Harvey, Stefan Wilson, Christian Lundgaard, Callum Ilott, Agustin Canapino, Devlin Defrancesco, Sting Ray Robb, Katherine Legge
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STANDINGS:
44—-Dixon-6 Ferrucci-3 Kanaan-16 Daly-8 Hunter-Reay-11 — Ken in San Diego***WINNER
49—Sato-7 Rossi-5 Kanaan-16 Daly-8 Defrancesco-13 — Joe in Spokane
49—-Dixon-6 McLaughlin-14 Herta-9 Daly-8 Iliott-12 — Daryl in Wisky
52—Sato-7 Ericsson-2 Castronveves-15 Andretti-17 Hunter-Reay-11 — Tosha
55—Sato-7 Newgarden-1 Kanaan-16 Carpenter-20 Hunter-Reay-11 — L. L. John from Indy
56—-Palou-4 Rossi-5 Castroneves-15 Carpenter-20 Illot-12 — Hoosier Joe
57—-Palou-4 Rossi-5 Kanaan-16 Pedersen-21 Hunter-Reay-11 — Paulo
57—-Palou-4 Rossi-5 Kanaan-16 Pedersen-21 Hunter-Reay-11 – Chuck Elliott
59—Sato-7 Ferrucci-3 Kirkwood-28 Daly-8 Defrancesco-13 — Big Ant
59—-Dixon-6 Rossi-5 Herta-9 Daly-8 Sting Ray Robb-31 — Jerry Andrew
60—-Dixon-6 Rossi-5 Castoneves-15 Daly-8 Canapino-26 — Jerry Sanderson
63—-Dixon-6 Power-23 Castronevas-15 Daly-8 Hunter Reay-11 — Todd in Houston
64—-O’Ward-24 Rossi-5 Kanaan-16 Daly-8 Hunter-Reay-11 —- Mark in Ohio
64—-Palou-4 Ericsson-2 Rahal-22 Andretti-17 Lundgaard-19 — Eric G Syracuse
64—-Palou-4 Ericsoon-2 Kanaan-16 Daly-8 Wilson-DNR-34 — Rafi Agalar
66—-Dixon-6 Rossi-5 Kanaan-16 Pederson-21 Harvey-18 — Jeff Cohen
67—-Dixon-6 Ferrucci-3 Castroneves-15 Andretti-17 Canapino-26 — Dom from ER
68—Veekay-10 Power-23 Herta-9 Daly-8 Harvey-18 — John Reuscher
72—Sato-7 Newgarden-1 Kirkwood-28 Andretti-17 Lundgaard-19 Denis in PA
73—-Dixon-6 Power-23 Kanaan-16 Andretti-17 Hunter-Ray-11 —- AG in Ariz.
75—-Dixon-6 Rossi-5 Kanaan-16 Andretti-17 Sting Ray Robb-31 = Mr. Vegas
76—-Palou-4 Power-23 Kaanan-16 Pagenaud-25 Hunter-Reay-11 –John Campbell
77—-Dixon-6 Rossi-5 Castroneves-15 Carpenter-20 Hunter-Reay-31 — Vinny T. from Jersey
78—-Palou-4 Power-23 Castroneves-15 Pagenaud-25 Reay-11 — $ Bob
79—-Power-23 Ericsson-2 Kanaan-16 Pagenaud-25 DeFrancesco-13 — Half Time Libby
84– -Veekay-10 Ericsson-2 Rahal-22 Andretti-17 Legge-33 — Billy in NY
85—-O’Ward-24 Rossi-5 Kanaan-16 Pederson-21 Lundgaard-19 Marty NC
85—-Sato-7 McLaughlin-14 Rahal-22 Daly-8 Wilson-DNR-34 — Tiznow2000@yahoo.com
86—-Palou-4 McLaughlin-14 Kirkwood-28 Malukas-29 Hunter-Reay-11 — David in Michigan
87—-Dixon-6 Power-23 Kirkwood-28 Andretti-17 Harvey-18 — Marc on LI
87—-Veekay-10 Power-23 Castroneves-15 Daly-8 SRay Robb-31 — Kevin Knutson
89—-Rosenqvist-27 Ferrucci-3 Castroneves-15 Pagenaud-25 Lundgaard-19 — Jared in Tx
90—-Sato-7 Power-23 Rahal-22 Carpenter-20 Harvey-18 — Mick from MN
92—-Palou-4 Power-23 Herta-9 Pagenaud-25 Wilson–DNR-34 mickey Martin**
93—-Dixon-6 McLaughlin-14 Rahal-22 Carpenter-20 Sting Ray Robb-31 Chad in Denver
93—-O’Ward-24 Rossi-5 CASTRONEVES-15 Andretti-17 Robb-31 — Jason in LV
99—-O’Ward-24 Power-23 Kanaan-16 Pagenaud-25 Hunter-Reay-11 — Steve in Aiken
100—O’Ward-24 Rossi-5 Kirkwood-28 Andretti-17 Canapino-26 — Dustin on LI
108—O’Ward-24 McLaughlin-14 Kanaan-16 Pedersen-21 Legge-33 — Gigs and gears
118—Rosenqvist-27 Ericsson-2 Grosjean-30 Pagenaud-25 Wilson-DNR-34 — Dave in Calgary
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OAKLAND A’s ATTENDANCE POOL
$100 worth of Opposite Picks merchandise courtesy of Doc George.
Lowest A’s home attendance from May 26th to the end of the year.
Predictions:
837 Mark in Maryland
888 Dom from ER
956 Todd in Houston
1,000 Mike in SC
1,027 David in Michigan
1,030 GigsandGears
1,119 Gordo
1,181 Ken in SD
1,218 Wade in Idaho
1,300 Billy in NY
1,426 Jason in Vegas
1,437 AG in AZ
1,499 Marty NC
1,616 Big Ant
1,776 Doc George
1,777 Chad in Denver
1,783 Kevin Knutson
1,792 Scott in Jax
1,800 Mr. Vegas (doesn’t count)
1,817 Charlie in Boston
1,838 Jeff Brown
1,917 Paulo
1,932 John Campbell
1,977 Joe in Spokane
1,986 Mick in MN
2,001 T.K. Morse
2,032 Steve in Aiken
2,037 Dave in Calgary
2,069 Jared in Tx
2,112 tiznow2000
2,195 Trucker Tim
2,200 Marc on LI
2,250 Neil in Vanc.
2,300 Tosha
2,339 Dustin LI
2,400 Mick in IL
2,407 Mark in Ohio
2,570 Hoosier Joe
2,650 Rafi Tickets
2,700 John Reuscher
3,115 Eric G. in Cuse
8,644 Dollar Bob
8,844 Halftime Libby
13,333 GMan from SJ
19,694 William G Waidelich
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NBA & NHL Playoff Confidence pools
Double points for NBA & Stanley Cup Finals wins.
$150 worth of O-Picks merch to the person who has the most points.
Trucker Tim is sponsoring the NHL Pool…..Ken in SD & Dave in Calgary are sponsoring the NBA pool. Thanks Guys!
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NBA STANDINGS: Thru: Monday 29th games
130—-5-DENV(60) – 4-GST(24) -3-BOS(33)–2-PHX(12) —1-MILW(1)—John Campbell******WINNER
123—-5-BOST(55)–4-PHO(24)–3-GST(18)–2-PHILLY(14)-1-DENV(12)–Dom in ER
116—-5-BOST(55)–4-MILW(4)–3-DENV(36)-2-PHILLY(14)-1-GST(6) —Paulo
112—-5-BOST(55)–4-PHO(24)–3-MILW(3)–2-DENV(24)–1-PHILY(7)–Dollar Bob
112—-5-BOST(55)–4-PHO(24)–3-MILW(3)–2-DENV(24)–1-Philly(7)-Dave in Calgary
108—-5-BOST(55)–4-MILW(4)–3-PHO(18)–2-DENV(24)–1-PHILLY(7)-William Waid
101—-5-PHO(30) – 4-BOST(44)-3-MILW(3) 2-LAKERS(12)1-DENV(12)—HalfTime Libby
97—–5-MILW(5) – 4-BOST(44)- 3-PHO(18) 2-DENV(24)-1-GST(6)—–Mark in N. Ohio
97—–5-PHO(30) – 4-BOST(44)-3-MILW(3) 2-GST(12) 1-LAKERS(8)–John Reuscher
96—–5-PHO(30) – 4-BOST(44)-3-MIL(3) 2-GST(12) 1-PHILLY(7)–GigsandGears
96—–5-BOST(55)–4-GST(24)–3-MILW(3)–2-PHO(12)—1-MEMP(2)—Trucker Tim
93—–5-MILW(5) – 4-PHO(24) – 3-BOST(33) 2-DENV(24)-1-PHILLY(7)–TK Morse
93—–5-MILW(5) – 4-PHO(24)- 3-BOST(33) 2-DENV(24)-1-PHILLY(7)–Ken in SD
93—–5-BOST(55)–4-GST(24)–3-MILW(3)–2-PHO(12)—1-CLEV(1)—David in Michigan
91—–5-BOST(55)–4-PHO(24)–3-MILW(3)–2-MEMP(4)—1-GST(5)—-Jason M. in Vegas
90—–5-BOST(55)–4-MEMP(8)–3-MILW(3)–2-PHX(12)—1-DEN(12)—Charlie in Boston
88—–5-PHO(30) – 4-MILW(4)- 3-DENV(36) 2-NYK(12) 1-GST(6)—–Big Ant
88—–5-MILW(5) – 4-PHO(24) – 3-BOST(33) 2-DENV(24)-1-MEMP(2)—-Scott in Jax
87—–5-PHO(30) – 4-MILW(4)- 3–BOST(33) 2-PHILLY(14)1-GST(6)—–Tim in Pittsburgh
87—–5–PHO(30) – 4-MILW(4)- 3-BOST(33) 2-GST(12) 1-PHILLY(8)–Jeff B. in NY
86—–5-MILW(5) – 4-PHO(24) – 3-BOST(33) 2-GST(12) 1-DENV(12)—Rafi Tickets
86—–5-MILW(5) – 4-BOST(44)- 3-PHO(18) 2-GST.(12) 1-PHILLY(7)–Marty
86—–5-MILW(5) – 4-BOST(44) -3-PHO(18) 2-GST(12) 1-PHILLY(7)–Marc L. in NY
86—–5-MILW(5) – 4-BOST(44)- 3-PHO(18) 2-GSW(12) 1-PHILLY(7)–Neil in Vanc
86—–5-MILW(5) – 4-BOST(44)- 3-GST.(18) 2-PHO(12) 1-PHILLY(7)- AG in Arizona
85—–5-DENV(60)- 4-MILW(4)- 3-MEMP(6)–2-PHIL(12) 1-SAC(3)—-Eric in Syracuse
81—–5-MILW(5) – 4-PHO(24) – 3-BOST(33) 2-GST.(12)-1-PHILLY(7)–Hoosier Joe
81—–5-MILW(5) – 4-PHO(24)- 3-BOST(33) 2-GST(12)–1-PHILLY(7)–Steve in Aiken
81—–5-MILW(5) – 4-BOST(44) -3-PHIL(18) 2-PHO(12) 1-MEMPH(2)—Jeff Cohen
80—–5-MILW(5) – 4-PHO(24) – 3-PHIL(21) 2-DENV(24)-1-GST(6)—–Chad in Denver
80—–5-NYK(30) – 4-GST(24)-3-MILW(3) 2-PHO(12) — 1-BOST(11) –Dustin LI
78—–5-GST(30) – 4-MILW(4) 3-BOS(33)–2-MEMP(4) 1-PHILLY(7)-Billy in NY
78—–5-MILW(5) 4-PHO(24) 3-BOST(33) 2-PHIL(14)-1-MEMP(2)—-Kevin Knutson
76—–5-MILW(5) 4-GST(24) 3-PHO(18) 2-BOST(22) 1-PHILLY(7)–Todd L.
74—–5-MEMPH(10) 4-GST(24) 3—PHO(18)–2—BOST(22) 1-MILW(1)—CoolBlue43
73—–5-PHO(30) 4-PHIL(24)3-SAC(9) 2-MILW(2) 1-LAKERS(8)–SHUBA
67—–5-MILW(5) 4-PHO(24) 3-PHIL(21) 2-SAC(6)—1-BOST(11) —Darry in Wisky
49—–5-SAC(15) 4-MEMP(8) 3-PHIL(18) 2-CLEV(2)—1-GST(6)—–John B
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Miami–Nobody took them
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NHL PLAYOFF POOL…Thru Monday 29th
Remember: DOUBLE POINTS for Stanley Cup Finals wins.
If Vegas wins two games or more in the series than Rafi Tickets wins. Anything less than Big Ant wins.
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112–5-Carol(40)–4-DALLAS(40)—3-TORONTO(15)–2-EDM(12)–1-NJ(5)—-Big Ant
100–5-Bost(15) 4-VEGAS(48)—-3-DALLAS(27)—2-COL(6)—1-TOR(5) -Rafi Tickets
91—5–TORON(20)–4-DALLAS(40)—3-CAROLINA(24)-2-MINN(4)–1-BOST(3) –SHUBA
89—5-EDMON(25)–4-BOST(12)—–3-VEGAS(36)—-2-NYR(6)—1-DALL(10) -Jason in Vegas
89—5-Bost(15) 4-VEGAS(48)—-3-NJ(15) 2-COL(6)—1-TOR(5) -Chad in Denver
84—5-Bost(15)—4-Carolina(32)-3-New Jersy(15)2-TOR(10)–1-VEGAS(12)-JeffCohen
79—5-Bost(15) 4-DALLAS(40)—3-Colorado(9)–2-TOR(10)–1-NJ(5)—Marc in NY
76—5-NEWJ(20)—4-CAROLINA(32)-3-EDMONTON(15)-2-COL(6)—1-BOST(3) –John Campb
74—5-Bost(15)—4-Colorado(12)-3-Carolina(24)-2-DAL(20)–1-NYR(3)-John Reuscher
76—5-COLOR(15)–4-BOSTON(12)—3-NJ(15)——-2-VEG(24)–1-DALL(10) -Billy in NY
73—5-NYRS (15)–4-DALLAS(40)—3-TB(6)——–2-EDM(10)–1-BOST(3) –Daryl in Wisky
73—5-Bost(15)—4-Carolina(32)-3-MINN(6)——2-EDM(10)–1-DALL(10)–Kevin Knut
72—5-EDMON(25)–4-BOST(12)—–3-Carolina(24)-2-COL(6)—1-TOR(5)—Ken in SD
71—5-Bost(15) 4-Edmonton(20)-3-Dallas(27)—2-NYRA(6)–1-COLOR(3)–HoosierJoe
72—5-Carol(35)–4 COLORADO(12)-3-NYRANGERS(9)-2-TBAY(4)–1-VEGAS(12)-Rob Snyder
71—5-Bost(15)—4-TAMPA BAY(8)-3-Edmonton(15)-2-DAL(20)–1-VEGAS(12)-William Waid
70—5-Bost(15)—4-Colorado(12)-3 Edmonton(15)-2-CAR(16)–1 VEGAS(12)-Steve n Aiken
69—5-Bost(15)—4-TAMPA BAY(8)-3-Carolina(24)-2-TOR(10)–1-FLA(12)*-Eric in Syr
71—5-EDMON(15)–4-MINN(8)——3-SEA(21) —–2-VEG(24)–1-BOST(3) -CoolBlue43
67—5-NYRS (15)–4-EDM(20)——3-BOSTON(9)—-2-DAL(20)–1-COLOR(3) -Dustin LI
65—5-Bost(15) 4-EDM(20)——3-Colorado(9)–2-CAR(16)–1-TOR(5)–Neil in Vanc
66—5-Bost(15)—4-TAMPA BAY(8)-3-VEGAS(36)—-2-COL(6)—1-NYR(3)–Dave Mich
61—5-TORON(20)–4-BOSTON(12)—3-EDMONTON(15)-2-WINN(2)–1-FLA(12)*—Todd L.
60—5-Bost(15) 4-Colorado(12)-3-Tampa Bay(6)-2-FLA(24)*-1-NYRs(4)-TK in FL
59—5-NYRS(15)—4-EDM(20)——3-TORONTO(15)–2-COL(6)—1-BOST(3)—Joe in Spokane
58—5 Bost(15) 4-Colorado(12)-3-Edmonton(15)-2-NYR(6)—1-DALL(10)–Paulo
57—5-Bost(15) 4-TORONTO(20)–3-COLORADO(9)–2-EDM(10)–1-NYR(3)-Scott in Jax
57—5-Bost(15) 4-Colorado(12)-3-Toronto(15)–2-EDM(10)–1-NJ(5)–Mark in Ohio
57—5-Bost(15) 4-Colorado(12)-3-Toronto(15)–2-EDM(10)–1-NJ(5)–AG in AZ
57—5-Bost(15)—4-EDM(20)——3-MINN(6)——2-NYR(6)—1-CAROL(8)-Charlie Bost
56—5-Bost(15) 4-EDM(20)——3-Colorado(9)–2-TOR(10)–1-TBAY(2) Gigs and gears
56—5–COLOR(15)–4–BOSTON(12)—3–EDM(15)——2–NYR(6)—1-CAROL(8)-Jeff B. in NY
55—5-Bost(15)—4-Colorado(12)-3-Edmonton(15)-2-NEW J(8)-1-TOR(5)–Marty NC
55—5-Bost(15)—4-EDM(20)——3-Colorado(9)–2-NYR(6)—1-TOR(5)–Dave in Calgary
55—5-Bost(15) 4-Colorado(12)-3-Edmonton(15)-2-TOR(10)–1-NYR(3)-DollarBob
55—5-Bost(15) 4-Colorado(12)-3-Edmonton(15)-2-NJ(10)—1-NYR(3)-Dom ER
48—5-Bost(15)—4–Colorado(12)-3–Rangers(9)—2–EDM(10)–1–MINN(2)–Tim in Pitt
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MLB FREE POOL
$100 worth of Opposite Picks merchandise courtesy of Podcast “LL” Ken in SD. Thanks Ken!
Tiebreaker is most runs scored by your teams.
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Pick ONE team from each group.
GROUP “A” Astros, NYY, Toronto, LAD, Milw, TBAY, Braves, Pirates
GROUP “B” Clev, Mets, Ariz, Phils, Minn, Texas, LAA, SD
GROUP “C” Red Sox, Balt, White Sox, Miami, Cubs, Seattle, SF, Cards
GROUP “D” Detroit, KC, Oakland, Nats, Rockies, Cincy
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APRIL WINNER: Rob Snyder: (76) 2nd: Jason Mc.: (73) 3rd: TK (71)
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Thru Monday 29th CONFIRMED NUMBERS
59–TBay-16 Texas-16- Balt-15 – Cincy-12 — Marty NC
56–TBay-16 Mets-12 – RSox-13 – Detroit-15 — Mr. Vegas (Doesn’t count for Prize)
57–TBay-16 Texas-16- RSox-13 – Cincy-12 — Mark in Ohio
55–TBay-16 Mets-12 – Balt-15 – Cincy-12 — Mick in MN
56–TBay-16 – Mets-12 – Sea-16 – Cincy-12 — AG in Ariz.
55–TBAY-16 Ariz-15 Miami-11 – Nats-13 — TK in FLA
55–TBay-16 Angels-14 RSox-13 – Cincy-12 — GigsandGears
54–TBay-16 Mets-12 Sea-16 –KC-10 —- Billy in NY
52–TBAY-16 Mets-12 Cubs-9 – Colorado-15- Rob J.
53–TBay-16 Minn-11 – Miami-11 – Colorado-15- Wade in Idaho
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58–Braves-13 Texas-16 – Cards-14 – Colorado-15- Jared in Austin
56–Braves-13 Mets-12 – Sea-16 – Colorado-15 Hoosier Joe
56–Braves-13 Texas-16 -Balt-15 Cincy-12 — Jeff Brown
52–Braves-13 SD-9 – Balt-15 – Detroit-15 – John Reuscher
52–Braves-13 Minny-11 -Balt-15 Wash-13 — Dustin LI
54–Braves-13 Minny-11 – Balt-15 – Detroit-15 – Dave in Mich
54–Braves-13 Texas-16 -RSox-13 Cincy-12 — Kevin K.
50–Braves-13 Phils-10 – Cards-14 Wash-13 — Todd L.
49–Braves-13 Mets-12 – Cards-14 KC-10 —– Marc on LI
50–Braves-13 SD-9 – Sea-16 – Cincy-12 — Jeff Cohen
47–Braves-13 SD-9 – RSox-13 – Cincy-12 — Neil in Vanc
47–Braves-13 SD-9 – RSox-13 – Cincy-12 — Angelo
46–Braves-13 SD-9 – Cards-14 KC-10 —– Ken in SD
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57–Astros-16 Texas-16 Balt-15 – KC-10 —– Eric G Syracuse
59–Astros-16 Ariz-15 Sea-16 – Cincy-12 — Scott in Jax
56–Astros-16 Clev-11 Cards-14 Colorado-15- Steve in Aiken
54–Astros-16 Mets-12 Miami-11 – Detroit-15 — John Campbell
52–Astros-16 Mets-12 Cards-14 – KC-10 — Gary/Josh
54–Astros-16 Minny-11 – Balt-15 – Cincy-12 — Chad in Denver
53–Astros-16 SD-9 – Sea-16 – Cincy-12 — Paulo C.10
48–Astros-16 SD-9 – RSox-13 – KC-10 —– John in Indy
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58–Dodgers-17- Phils-10 – Sea-16 – Colorado-15- CoolBlue 43
47–Dodgers-17 -Clev-11 – Cubs-9 – KC-10 —– Joe in Spokane
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54–Yanks-18 Texas-16 – Sea-16 – Oakland-4 — Randy in WA
53–Milw-10 Mets-12 – Sea-16 – Colorado-15– Daryl in Wisky
48–Milw-10 Phils-10 – Sea-16 – Cincy-12 — William Waidelich
43–Pitt-6 SD-9 Balt-15 -Cincy-12 — Jason in Vegas
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55–Tor-10 Ariz-15 – Balt-15 – Colorado-15- Big Ant
53–Tor-10 Texas-16- Balt-15 – Cincy-12 — Dave in Calgary
50–Tor-10 Phils-10 – Sea-16 – Detroit-15 — Adam Lee
39–Tor-10 Minn-11 – RSox-13 – Oakland-5 — Trucker Tim
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Nobody picked: SF, White Sox
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SHUBA’s TOP 120 Singers/Bands of the 70’s & the # of charted songs they had in the 70’s.
120. Santana – 119. Hot Chocolate — 118. Mac Davis – 117. Natalie Cole
116. Village People – 115. Cool and the Gang – 114. John Travolta – 113. Isley Brothers
112. The Beatles – 111. Eddie Kendricks — 110. Charlie Rich – 109. Atlanta Rythmn Orchestra
108. James Brown – 107. Shaun Cassidy — 106. Bill Withers – 105. Rare Earth
104. Rufus – 103. Lobo — 102. Simon & Garfunkle – 101. Bob Seger
100. The Supremes — 99. Jefferson Starship – 98. Four Tops – 97. BJ Thomas
96. Bay City Rollers – 95. Sly & the Family Stone — 94. Frankie Valley – 93. Kiss
92. Neil Sedaka – 91. Gordon Lightfoot – 90. The Miracles – 89. Steely Dan
88. Leo Sayer – 87. Tom Jones — 86. England Dan/Foley – 85. Ohio Players
84. Dionne Warrick – 83. Paul Anka — 82. John Clapton – 81. Gilbert O’Sullivan
80. Staples Singers – 79. Clearance Clearwater Revival — 78. Seals and Croft – 77. Partridge Family
76. Styx – 75. Hall and Oates — 74. Guess Who – 73. Queen
72. The Sweet – 71. John Lennon — 70. Billy Joel – – 69. Alice Cooper
68. Peter Frampton — 67. George Harrison — 66. 5th Dimension – – 65. Cat Stevens
64. Billy Preston – 63. Carole King — 62. Glenn Campbell – 61. Little River Band
60. Jim Croce – – 59. Chic — 58. Grand Funk – – 57. The Osmonds
56. Cher — – 55. America — 54. Barry White — 53. The O’Jays
52. Paul Simon — – 51. Elvis Pressley — 50. The Temptations – 49. Steve Miller Band
48. Anne Murray – 47. The Stylistics — 46. Doobie Brothers – 45. Kenny Rogers
44. Ringer Starr – 43. Donny Osmond — 42. Dr. Hook — 41. Foreigner
40. Michael Jackson – 39. James Taylor — 38. Roberta Flack – 37. ABBA
36. Carly Simon- 35. ELO —— 34. Fleetwood Mac – 33. Rolling Stones
32. WAR —— 31. Linda Ronstadt — 30. Bread – 29. KC & the Sunshine Band
28. Rod Stewart – — 27. Aretha Franklin — 26. The Spinners -25. Andy Gibb
24. Marvin Gaye – — 23. Diana Ross — 22. Earth Wind & Fire – 21. The Commodores
20. John Denver — — 19. Al Green — 18. Tony Orlando & Dawn – 17. Helen Ready 16. Gladys Knight/Pips –
15. Neil Diamond – 14. Barbara Streisan — 13. Captain & Tenielle – 12. Barry Manilow — 11. The Eagles —
10. Three Dog Night (17 hits)
9. Donna Summer (10 hits)
8. Olivia Newton-John (16 hits)
7. Jackson Five (18 hits)
6. Chicago (21 hits)
5. Stevie Wonder (18 hits)
4. The Carpenters (19 hits)
3. Wings (25 hits)
2. Elton John (24 hits)
1. The Bee Gees (18 hits)
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DOW JONES CONTEST courtesy of John in Indy.
$100 worth of OPicks merch this month!
Jan 31 close: 34,086 Denis in Penn
Feb 28 close: 32,656 Charlie in Boston
Mar 31 close: 33,274 William Waidelich
Apr 30 close: 34,098 Todd Lorb.
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MAY PREDICTIONS:
29,777 Dom in ER
32,101 GigsandGears
32,500 Mick in IL
32,729 John in Indy*
32,777 Chad in Denver
32,900 Mike in SC
33,050 Mr. Vegas (Doesn’t count for Prize)
33,099 Jeff Cohen
33,178 Wade in Idaho
33,224 Steve in Aiken
33,317 Jared in Austin
33,449 Todd L.
33,475 Trucker Tim
33,777 Dave in Calgary
33,784 William Waidelich
33,882 Ken in SD
33,924 John Campbell
34,203 Randy in WA
34,333 Jeff Kam.
34,339 Scott in Jax
34,340 Marty NC
34,410 Eric G Syracuse
34,477 Daryl in Wisky
34,551 Kevin K.
34,562 Big Ant
34,567 Gary/Josh
34,700 Neil in Vanc
34,701 Paulo C.
34,719 John Reuscher
34,775 Dave in Mich.
34,777 TK in FL
34,800 Tosha
34,826 Jason in SD
34,846 Mick in MN
34,850 Joe in Spokane
34,866 AG in Arizona
35,000 Billy in NY
35,807 Dustin LI
40,045 Marc in NY
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DOC GEORGE HIKING POOL
When will Doc George finish Appalachian mountains hiking tour and how many miles it will take him to finish? His trek will be in Penn, NY, NJ and the New England states…roughly 225 miles.
$100 worth of Opposite Picks merch to the WHEN contest.
$100 Gas Gift Card to the MILES contest all courtesy of Doc George.
UPDATE:
5/20…56 miles hiked…roughly 160 left
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Predictions when he’s finished:
June 20th June 25th
July 30th
Aug. 1st Aug. 12th Aug. 12th Aug. 13th Aug. 15th Aug. 17th Aug. 20th Aug. 27th
Sept. 1st Sept. 5th Sept. 5th Sept. 9th Sept. 10th Sept 17th Sept 17th Sept. 24th Sept. 30th Oct. 7th
Oct. 9th Oct. 11th Oct. 23rd Oct. 30th
Nov. 30th
Dec. 1st Dec. 12th Dec. 24th Dec. 31st
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HIKING POOL MILES
300 777
1,000 1,494
2,250 2,800
3,100 3,145 3,153 3,197 3,300 3,384 3,500 3,888
4,235 4,410 4,500 4,600 4,850
5,296 5,377 5,810
6,700
7,600 7,775
8,225 8,500 8,617
9,778
10,000 10,218
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PGA Golf Championship
$150* merch –Todd in Houston
+10—Koepka-9 JThomas+12 Spieth+5 Matsuyama+5 DeChambeau-3 — Daryl in Wisky—WINNER***
+13—Scheffler-7 Hovland-7 Spieth+5 Hatton+1 Simpson+21 — Charlie in Boston – 2nd
+15—Scheffler-7 DJ+9 Homa+9 Fleetwood+2 Reed+2 — TK in FLA – 3rd place via Tie breaker
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NEW POOLS
MLB April Rob Snyder: (76)..WINNER Jason Mc.: (73)..2nd Place TK in FLA: (71)..
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Geico 500 NASCAR race at Talladega sponsored by Steve in Aiken.
John Campbell***WINNER
Dustin LI–2nd place
Mike in SC—3rd Place
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MASTERS FREE PODCAST POOL $125 OPicks merch Steve in Aiken and Hoosier Joe.
Ken in SD = WINNER
John Campbell (2nd)
Colby P. (3rd)
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DOC GEORGE HIKING POOL #2 $100 Gas Gift Card
HIKE FINISH: April 9, 2023 MILES DRIVEN: 4,663 (4,675—Trucker Tim****WINNER!)
4,523—Chad in Denver (2nd Place–5pts)
4,675—Trucker Tim*****WINNER! (10pts)
4,850—Paul in Char. (3rd Place-2pts)
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Dr. George HIKING POOL
APRIL: 2 … (Todd L.) 2nd place
APRIL 10…WINNER: **Dave in Calgary**
APRIL 15 Tie for 3rd place (AnthonyBM, Dave in Mich, RocklandBB)
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NHL REGULAR SEASON PODCAST POOL $100 Trucker Tim.
WINNER: JAN. Linda H.
WINNER: FEB. John Campbell
WINNER: MARCH/APRIL: AG in Arizona
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KENTUCKY DERBY POOL
WINNER: Dustin LI—8pts
SECOND: Todd L—7pts
THIRD: Daryl in Wisc, Ken in SD, Jason in Vegas—3pts