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May 6Liked by Paul Jackson

I knew a loving cup to be a trophy but never knew of it being passed around at weddings to all to drink from it. You learn something new every day! Interesting read today.

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And you win, Melissa! That's exactly what it is. Your prize is a medium-quality photo of Johnny Bench in short pants.

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Well, Johnny did have nice legs. . .

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That seems to be the emerging consensus around here. If anyone has any good pictures of Joe Morgan in shorts, send them in. (We'll pass on Pete's--Nothing personal, it's just we all have different strengths.)

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May 6Liked by Paul Jackson

Looking forward to reading about Johnny Bench in hot pants! Hope you have a photo!!

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There is a photo! It's from the newspaper scan and I wouldn't necessarily use it but in fact it's pretty good, and since it was a reader request, we'll give it a go! Surely the Times-Democrat of Davenport, Iowa won't mind.

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In case you want one for the house: https://www.homesandantiques.com/antiques/what-is-a-loving-cup ;)

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Sorry, no household entrants, as per the terms and conditions. What kind of operation do you want people to think we're running here?

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