Day: October 2, 2012

Roller Derby Days

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In 1935 ,the father of Roller Derby, Leo Saltzer held his first race in Chicago at the Coliseum.  Saltzer’s roller skating marathons spread quickly from Chicago. Road crews were hired to dismantle and move tracks. Roller Derbies set shop in auditoriums and traveled like circuses. The marathons evolved into a race between two teams with … Read more

Central Corridor Tour- The Big Ten

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Since the Central Corridor light rail construction has made travel on Washington and University Avenues frustrating if not impossible, I’ve been trying to patronize University Avenue restaurants when I can. A few weeks ago I met a friend at the Big Ten in Stadium Village on Washington by the U of M.  The entire block … Read more