Opening day festivities at Oriole Park

Robert Hamilton 0 Comment Sports, The Baltimore Sun beer, Hot Dogs, Minnesota Twins, Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Orioles

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Nothing says springtime like the opening day of baseball. On a bright sunny day the Orioles kicked off their home stand in a grand fashion as red-hot Chris Davis hit a grand slam home run to lead his team to a 9 to 5 victory over the Minnesota Twins. The fans arrived donning their best Orioles garb as they strutted orange and black. The standard fare of hot dogs and beer were consumed along with lots of other more exotic consumables. In the end the Orioles and their fans left the park a happy and content lot.

Gone to the Dogs: Hot dog eating contests are gross!

Jul 4, 2012

Gone to the Dogs: Hot dog eating contests are gross!

Robert Hamilton 0 Comment The Baltimore Sun Animal rights protesters, Brooklyn, Coney Island, Hot Dogs, Joey Chestnut, Nathans Famous Fourth of July International Eating Contest, New York City, Sonya Thomas

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The annual Nathan’s famous Fourth of July international eating contest was held at Coney Island in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The contest draws lots of spectators and even animal rights protesters. The winner of the men’s division was Joey Chestnut who tied his own record by eating 68 hot dogs in 10 minutes. It is the sixth victory in a row for the competitive eater. The winner of the women’s division was Sonya Thomas who set a new women’s world record by eating 45 hot dogs is 10 minutes.