Televised coverage for the Bojangles’ Southern 500 starts on Fox Sports at 5:30 p.m. CT on Saturday May 12, 2012. The GREEN FLAG is approximately 6:15 p.m. CT. — waved by Honorary Starter Randy Poindexter, Bojangles’ Senior Vice President of Marketing. Bojangles’ race sponsor is a quick service fried chicken and biscuit restarant in the southeast United States.

Darlington 2011

The egg oval shape of the Darlington Raceway in Darlington, South Carolina is 1.366 miles. Recent race awards for this 11th race of the NASCAR Sprint Cup series have been over $5 million. The Bojangles’ Southern 500 (NASCAR Southern 500) is the 2012 name for the annual spring NASCAR Sprint Cup race held at Darlington Raceway in Darlington, South Carolina, USA. Darlington, South Carolina (population 6,720) is a center for tobacco farming.

The 2012 Bojangles’ Southern 500 at Darlington, South Carolina is broadcast live on FOX Sports.

In Arlington Heights on Comcast …
WFLD FOX is Channel 12 for standard definition
WFLD FOX Channel 190 HD for High Definition WFLDDT (FOX)

In Arlington Heights on WOW! Internet and Cable TV …
WFLD FOX is Channel 03 for standard definition
WFLD FOX Channel 202 HD for High Definition WFLDDT (FOX)

WFLD over the air channel is 32, digital is 31.

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See also …
darlingtonraceway.com

FOX SPORTS NASCAR RACETRAX BOJANGLES’ SOUTHERN 500 INFO

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Wikipedia 2012 Bojangles’ Southern 500

The waving of a GREEN FLAG indicates the beginning or resumption of an auto race.

The Race — Kentucky Derby 138 television overage is broadcast 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on NBC Sport.

The Kentucky Derby Coverage on NBC Sports begins at at 3:00 p.m. with “Access at the Kentucky Derby/REd Carpet Special. More coverage is also available and listed at http://www.kentuckyderby.com/watch

The Kentucky Derby is broadcast live on NBC Sports.

In Arlington Heights on Comcast …
NBC is Channel 05 for standard definition WMAQ-TV
NBC is Channel 188 HD for High Definition WMAQ-TV

In Arlington Heights on WOW! Internet and Cable TV …
NBC is Channel 05 for standard definition WMAQ-TV
NBC is Channel 203 HD for High Definition WMAQ-TV

In Arlington Heights on AT&T U-verse …
NBC is Channel 05 for standard definition WMAQ-TV
NBC is CHannel 1005 for High Definition WMAQ-TV

WMAQ-TV over the air channel is 5.1, digital is 29.

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Dear Paul B Readers,

Mr. Philip Humber (no, do NOT pronounce the H–it is dead silent) is a story of character. His name, as is his personae is quite silent, a near impossibility in this enormously popular sports city. PH is 29, but was so very close to being out of baseball, it is ironic. He was “on waivers” twice in one year, which essentially means that “his team” has given up on his ability to help the team. PH is a soft spoken individual, and eschews the scrutiny of the paparazzi and spotlights of stardom. He just goes out there on the mound and pitches his heart out so that his team can win. PH pitched a perfect game last Saturday, and this was ONLY the 21st of ALL TIME! This is no simple task, since about 20,000 baseball games have been played over the last 110 plus years. Just think about that….Here is a “guy” that nobody knows. He has pitched 22 big league games, and he is just two games over the .500 mark at 12-10. How utterly amazing is this story? PH also underwent Tommy John surgery five years ago, which most pitchers do not rebound from. I am dumbfounded how THIS unknown “regular guy” has pulled off a feat so unattainable by some of the greatest pitchers EVER. I am more than impressed by his character, confidence, and charm that I had to write this piece about him. He stated that he couldn’t believe that HIS name is now on this very, very short list of pitchers to have thrown a perfecto!!

PH and his wife are expecting any day, and I wish them well. With such a great deal on his mind, PH was still able to control his emotions and pitch this classic of all classics. He is a Chicago hero in my book. PH never gave up when four other teams couldn’t give him away. He hung in there, kept learning his trade, and FINALLY proved to the baseball world that one’s heart is as important as one’s talent. Oh btw, I have to thank Don Cooper (White Sox pitching coach,) for his “outstanding eye for talent” in selecting Philip H. for our Chicago White Sox organization. Four other pitching coaches did not see what “Coop” saw. I watched this game, and will always cherish it’s memory.

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Fundraiser to Defray Cost of Cooperstown, New York Baseball Tournament
for Arlington Cardinals 12-Year-Old Boys Baseball Team*

The 12U Arlington Cardinals Red team, a team of 12-year-old baseball players from Arlington Heights, will be traveling later this summer to Cooperstown, New York for a baseball tournament. Cooperstown is the home of the Baseball Hall of Fame and hosts some of the most competitive youth baseball tournaments in the country throughout the summer. This particular tournament runs from July 20th thru July 26th. The boys have worked hard since early January hitting and fielding indoors preparing for their season. The great Spring weather has allowed the boys some early outdoor practice as well. The Cardinals home field is at Heritage Park and they compete in the MSBL (Mid-Suburban Baseball League) against teams from suburbs across Northern Illinois.

The trip to Cooperstown is a great experience for the boys not only to play in a competitive tournament but also to tour the Baseball Hall of Fame. The boys are required to room together in dorms at the tournament, giving them the feel of “Big Leaguers”. In order to help defray the cost of the Cooperstown Tournament, the 12U Arlington Cardinals Red team will be holding an “All You Can Eat” Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser on April 28th at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 15 North Hickory in Arlington Heights. Adults are $15.00, children 8-12 are $7.00 and children under 8-years-old are free! There is a cash bar and raffle prizes. To purchase tickets, you can call Joe at 847-209-7770. All are welcome to attend and meet the boys and wish them well this season and in Cooperstown, New York.

* The Cardinal — Arlingtoncardinal.com is not affiliated with the Arlington Cardinals baseball teams, but is a fan of the teams.

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Chicago White Sox pitcher Phil Humber pitched the 21st perfect game in MLB history, defeating the Seattle Mariners 4-0 in Seattle on Saturday, April 21, 2012.

The clinching moment for a perfect game [VIDEO] arrived with a 3-2 slider and two out in the bottom of the ninth. A check swing by Brendan Ryan resulted in a short protest to the home plate umpire after the called strike, until Ryan realized he had a drop third strike situation. As soon as he saw Chicago White Sox catcher A.J. Pierzynski scrambling to get the ball, he interrupted his protest and bolted toward first base. Pierzynski’s throw beat Ryan to first.

The perfect game by Humber and the White Sox defense involved a no-hitter and a shutout with 27 batters up, and 27 batters down in nine innings.

Hits 0, ER 0, Walks 0, SO 9, HR 0

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Dear Paul B,

Ozzie Guillen should not be taken seriously. So many people are trying to send him to prison for nothing. He is harmless, and probably not very bright. We all know that he is a manager of a baseball team, so why is it important to hear him speak about Castro or any other leader of any other country. I tune all this junk out, so people should just calm down and pay it no matter. What is your viewpoint here, Paul B?

Cass

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