Welcome to this Shemp's Last Day post. Each post, a review of recent events. Events within the scope of this blog's on-going homage or perchance ode to Shemp's Last Day (SLD).
November 22nd 1955
Shemp (Samuel Horwitz) of The Three Stooges fame, went to see the horses run during the day. At night, he went to the fights. Afterward, he sat in the backseat of a cab with his pals, telling jokes and smoking a cigar. As he did he quietly, suddenly, croaked. Easily. After a life-long battle with phobia and assorted tsuris.
What a way to go, gentlepersons.
& away we go, gentlepersons.
Winx Moves Win Streak to 15
February 25, 2017 (AUS) -- G1 Chipping Norton Stakes -- Royal Randwick.
Prefers a heavy track? Seemingly so. Invincible? Seemingly so. Didn't I just write about a Winx win a week-ago? Winx, the five year-old Aussie phenom ran to an easy 15th straight triumph under jock Mr. Hugh Bowman Friday (yesterday) night State-side/the year 2019 Australia. Mr. Bowman called the conditions fair, but not ideal. Trainer Mr. Chris Waller said, "I was cursing and swearing early in the day and I came extremely close to scratching her and it's very much a relief to see her win ... I knew the track was safe, which was the most important thing ... She's unbelievable."
Believable is how the champion filly came wide on the turn to move up on then no-slouch leader Lasqueti Spirit in the straight to win by two lengths. Slightly less believable is how easily she ran. It's a wonderful thing this Mr. Bowman is a relaxed sort -- because it looked a lot like she just took him for a calm Sunday drive. One which required no forcing, so none is what he gave. Unbelievable, is exactly how easily she done doth did run. In a nigh mundane manner.
One of my favorite ladies is the great Zenyatta. Talk about a sharp flair for, well, flair. To my eyes laid on a TV screen beamed from the other side of the world -- Winx seems not to have that "it" factor... outside of the track of course. She almost seems simple. The "Keep swimming, keep swimming..." character from that one flick. She simply just simply does. So unbelievably so as to cause a yawn to be stifled -- even as she warrants a reminder set on many a horse fan's Zenith. Unbelievably believable, lettuce say, Winx.
The mile-long down-poured upon Down Under race was won in a time of 1:40.37. Lasqueti Spirit finished second. Who Shot the Barman came in third.
BOXING
Wilder Wins Over Washington TKO 5
February 25, 2017 -- Legacy Arena -- Birmingham, AL
February 25, 2017 (AUS) -- G1 Chipping Norton Stakes -- Royal Randwick.
Prefers a heavy track? Seemingly so. Invincible? Seemingly so. Didn't I just write about a Winx win a week-ago? Winx, the five year-old Aussie phenom ran to an easy 15th straight triumph under jock Mr. Hugh Bowman Friday (yesterday) night State-side/the year 2019 Australia. Mr. Bowman called the conditions fair, but not ideal. Trainer Mr. Chris Waller said, "I was cursing and swearing early in the day and I came extremely close to scratching her and it's very much a relief to see her win ... I knew the track was safe, which was the most important thing ... She's unbelievable."
Believable is how the champion filly came wide on the turn to move up on then no-slouch leader Lasqueti Spirit in the straight to win by two lengths. Slightly less believable is how easily she ran. It's a wonderful thing this Mr. Bowman is a relaxed sort -- because it looked a lot like she just took him for a calm Sunday drive. One which required no forcing, so none is what he gave. Unbelievable, is exactly how easily she done doth did run. In a nigh mundane manner.
One of my favorite ladies is the great Zenyatta. Talk about a sharp flair for, well, flair. To my eyes laid on a TV screen beamed from the other side of the world -- Winx seems not to have that "it" factor... outside of the track of course. She almost seems simple. The "Keep swimming, keep swimming..." character from that one flick. She simply just simply does. So unbelievably so as to cause a yawn to be stifled -- even as she warrants a reminder set on many a horse fan's Zenith. Unbelievably believable, lettuce say, Winx.
The mile-long down-poured upon Down Under race was won in a time of 1:40.37. Lasqueti Spirit finished second. Who Shot the Barman came in third.
Wilder Wins Over Washington TKO 5
February 25, 2017 -- Legacy Arena -- Birmingham, AL
Mr. Deontay Wilder (38-0-037) still with the loopty-loo hiccup on bringing back of punches. Still with the wide carried elbows -- defeated relative unknown big guy Mr. Gerald Washington (18-1-112) by technical knock-out a scant few moments prior to this SLD going to press. I am the last one to say any stoppage is early, but I was at first, tempted to do-so herein. Mr. Mike Griffin, the third man in the ring, looked to be looking keenly for an opportunity to step in and end the night in favor of the perennial 'Bama home-town WBC Heavyweight defending champ.
Mr. Washington showed a simple game-plan of nice jab, employing said tact to move Wilder back as dead people vote Democrat -- early and often. He simply looked the more powerful of the two; Wilder even closing his eyes in a flinch when Washington threw a punch hither and thither. Till, of course, the undeniable hay-maker by Wilder which floored his game 'nuff adversary. Then a staggered stepping in response to a series of follow-up hay-makers. The end coming at the 1:45 mark. In all reality, could Washington have recovered? No. Thusly, all told, good stoppage.
Was this bit of pugilistic display all about Washington's skill or Wilder's patience? Hard to say, but some a' each is generally a sharp answer. It is Wilder's modus operandi to start slow, feeling an opponent out. I have said prior what I will say now: Mr. Wilder is the lesser of the forefront heavyweights which currently come to mind.
I had it scored 40-36 to Washington, at time of cited hay-maker. This was Wilder's 5th defense of the strap.
Mr. Washington showed a simple game-plan of nice jab, employing said tact to move Wilder back as dead people vote Democrat -- early and often. He simply looked the more powerful of the two; Wilder even closing his eyes in a flinch when Washington threw a punch hither and thither. Till, of course, the undeniable hay-maker by Wilder which floored his game 'nuff adversary. Then a staggered stepping in response to a series of follow-up hay-makers. The end coming at the 1:45 mark. In all reality, could Washington have recovered? No. Thusly, all told, good stoppage.
Was this bit of pugilistic display all about Washington's skill or Wilder's patience? Hard to say, but some a' each is generally a sharp answer. It is Wilder's modus operandi to start slow, feeling an opponent out. I have said prior what I will say now: Mr. Wilder is the lesser of the forefront heavyweights which currently come to mind.
I had it scored 40-36 to Washington, at time of cited hay-maker. This was Wilder's 5th defense of the strap.
Manuel Quesada Celebrates His 70th
"My uncle has dedicated his life to cigars and all of us at Quesada cannot express in words how proud we are of him," Terence Reilly of Quesada Cigars told Cigar Aficionado. "Whether you know him well or have never met him personally, smoking the [Manuel Quesada 70th] gives the aficionado an opportunity to connect with Manuel through the taste and flavor of this blend. It truly exemplifies his palate."As well as it should, seeing as though Mr. Manuel hisself doth blended the offering in... his own honor. I can totally relate -- I oft like my own Facebook status updates. As to the blend itself, mum's the word on all that thus far. Vitolas are sir's own personal favorites: A Belicoso and Toro. One-thousand ten-count boxes each, with a price tag of $12.95 per stogie. They are set to march in March.
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